From 6 to 9 May 2026, in the outdoor area of the International Triennial Exhibition of Construction Machinery in Verona, visitors can experience first-hand and discover the most innovative technologies for the construction site of the future, increasingly connected, automated and safe.
The second edition of “Cantiere Digitale” takes centre stage at SaMoTer 2026. During the International Triennial Exhibition of Construction and Earthmoving Machinery, scheduled in Verona from 6 to 9 May 2026, the initiative dedicated to technological innovation and digital transformation in the construction sector returns, taking place in the over 5,000 square metre outdoor area F.
Following the success of the first edition, the trade fair (organised by Veronafiere in partnership with Unacea and Cece) once again presents the experiential and demonstrative space designed to show live how digital technologies are changing construction site processes to improve activity management, optimise working times and guarantee the highest safety standards on the ground. Smart sensors, advanced control systems and digital solutions make it possible to monitor every operational phase with greater precision, reducing errors, resource waste and risks for operators.
The project, realised in collaboration with “Quelli del Movimento Terra”, is part of SaMoTer’s evolution towards a trade fair increasingly oriented towards content and technology transfer, confirming itself as an international reference event for the construction sector, with a format that integrates exhibition, dynamic demonstrations, training and networking. The companies that, investing in the value of the idea, have decided to participate in this edition’s high-technology area are CASE, CGT Caterpillar, Develon, Leica Geosystems, Komatsu, Morooka, Takeuchi, Topcon, Spektra by Trimble Group and Volvo CE. The
“Cantiere Digitale” route, whose area reproduces a damaged road with subsidence and critical points, guides visitors through all the main phases that make up the process of a modern construction site, highlighting the central role of technology in supporting the daily work of operators and improving the organisation of activities.
The Cantiere Digitale demonstration show takes place twice a day (at 11:00 and 14:30) throughout the entire duration of the event, offering visitors numerous opportunities to attend operational simulations and gain a close understanding of how the technologies employed work. During each session, machines and operators bring to life a realistic representation of construction site activities. The operations follow a complete and optimised process that begins with land surveying, continues with digital modelling and design, and leads to the loading of the project into the machines and the execution of fieldwork. This configuration makes it possible to clearly highlight the before and after the intervention, concretely demonstrating the role of technologies in controlling elevations, gradients and safety.
The construction activities encompass all the main operational phases: from the detection of underground services and the removal of pipelines, to excavation and correction of the road surface, through to the creation of the new profile according to design, pipe laying and backfilling, slope management, and then precision levelling, compaction and asphalting.
“Cantiere Digitale,” explains Matteo Pasinato, Event Manager of SaMoTer, “is conceived as an open laboratory, where innovation is not only described but shown in action, through concrete examples and real applications. The objective is to provide operators with useful tools and insights to face the challenges of digitalisation, from data management to machine connectivity, through to process automation. In this sense, the project fully fits within SaMoTer’s mission of accompanying the entire supply chain towards a more evolved, integrated and internationally competitive construction model.”
Today, technology is indeed revolutionising the world of construction sites: deadlines are increasingly tight, quality standards increasingly high, and the margin for error practically close to zero. Not to mention another fundamental issue: safety. Intelligent systems concretely help operators to recognise obstacles and people, prevent risk situations and make the construction site a more controlled and protected environment. In this scenario, innovation and digitalisation become the true ally of companies and operators.
Before and after the demonstration shows, the participating companies offer an exclusive experience called Walk Around, designed for small groups of visitors of a maximum of 10 people. This activity allows direct contact with the technologies and with industry professionals, encouraging more in-depth, practical and interactive learning. During the walk arounds, participants have the opportunity to observe the technologies used on construction sites up close, to understand their operation in detail through dedicated technical explanations, and to attend practical demonstrations with machines in controlled movement, in a safe and supervised environment.
