The most important international trade fairs taking place in Cologne
In the exhibition halls of the trade fair centers in Hanover, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, and Cologne, many of the most important events across a wide range of industries take place, hosting hundreds of thousands of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.
Koelnmesse is the organizational entity based in Cologne that organizes more than 70 trade fairs every year, in addition to hosting around 2,000 conferences, ranking among the top worldwide venues for trade fair events.
The facility covers an area of 284,000 m², featuring 11 large exhibition halls, plus another 100,000 m² of outdoor space, along with a mega parking lot that can accommodate up to 15,000 vehicles.
Every year, it attracts 2.5 million visitors from approximately 220 countries around the world.
With these numbers, Cologne represents an immense opportunity for exhibiting at industry events.
We know the trade fair district very well: for many years, we have managed setups for some of the most important companies showcasing their innovations and capabilities to the entire world.
Knowing the space and being able to handle all bureaucratic aspects has allowed us to become trusted collaborators for top-tier exhibitors who still choose us today for the security of having a truly reliable partner.
Among the most important events where we are present with our structures and trade fair setups, there are certainly some that deserve special mention for their significance and value.
Eisenwarenmesse is the International Hardware Fair held in Cologne every March. During the week dedicated to the event, the latest trends and innovations in the sector are presented.
In recent editions, it has expanded its reach by attracting exhibitors from North America and Asian countries, becoming a true international point of reference.
Fibo is the most important and widely followed annual trade fair dedicated to wellness and fitness: new trends, innovations, and novelties for the sector are showcased.
It generally takes place in the first week of April, and the halls of the Cologne trade fair district are “invaded” by global wellness operators, fitness professionals, and gym equipment enthusiasts — a mix of professionals and fans who attend during different periods of the event to meet their product and service research needs.
In January, Living Kitchen takes place, a fair dedicated to the kitchen and furniture sector.
During the event, the latest innovations in built-in appliances, furniture, accessories, countertops, innovative materials, and all the best style and design trends are presented.
In the latest edition, about 270 famous brands participated, showcasing their newest products.
Spoga, held in September, offers three full days immersed in the world of gardening, presenting the latest trends for outdoor spaces, barbecue and grill equipment, and other industry highlights.
The latest edition achieved record numbers with over 40,000 visitors from more than 60 different countries!
ISM, celebrating 50 years, focuses on the confectionery and snack industry.
Chocolate, pastries, biscuits, snacks — practically everything related to sweets can be found represented among the event’s halls.
ISM is one of the longest-standing sector fairs, and the last edition attracted more than 38,000 visitors from 76 countries.
Koelnmesse and its near-century of success
What we have seen are only some of the most important events held in Cologne.
With our innovative and customized trade fair setups, we help companies successfully participate in these and many other events throughout the year. We take care of every necessary aspect to make life easier for companies.
Bureaucracy, transport, assembly, complete setup, dismantling, along with communication management and marketing strategies, are all part of the experience we provide to our clients.
Companies aiming to present themselves and showcase their know-how to potential partners find in Cologne’s trade fair environment a key reference point for business development — and discover in Form the ideal partner to achieve their goals
