Trade Fairs in Germany 2011
January
Bread & Butter, 19. - 21.01.2011, Berlin
Held twice a year, Bread & Butter is the leading international trade fair for street fashion, urban wear and sportswear. It offers a marketing and communication platform for brands, labels and designers from all areas of the textile industry. The fair is open to both registered trade visitors and accredited journalists.
www.breadandbutter.com
boot, 22. - 30.01.2011, Düsseldorf
As every year, Düsseldorf’s International Boat Show (“boot”, for short) is being held at the city’s Exhibition Centre on the banks of the river Rhine. On show, alongside yachts and motorboats, are useful electronic and technical equipment, sailing accessories and clothing. One of the world’s most important trade shows of its kind, “boot” is also open to non-trade visitors.
www.boot.de
International Green Week (IGW), 21. - 30.01.2011, Berlin
Berlin’s International Green Week (IGW), which drew some 440,000 visitors last year, is the world’s biggest fair for food, agriculture and horticulture. Producers from all over the world use the IGW to test-market food and luxury items and establish a brand image. Presentations feature fresh produce, fish, meats and dairy products alongside a vast selection of international wine, beer and spirits specialities. In addition, the BIO MARKT section offers organic products fresh from the farm.
www.gruenewoche.de
February
Ambiente, 11. - 15.02.2011, Frankfurt
More than 4,000 exhibitors from some 90 countries will be at the Ambiente trade fair in Frankfurt, presenting fresh ideas, high-quality products, successful trends and new tips for giving and living. The Dining section features tabletop, kitchen, houseware and indulgence products. The Giving section is devoted to the colourful world of giving and decorating, while Living showcases the exclusive world of living, decorating and interior design. The fair is open to trade visitors only.
www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com
BioFach, 16. - 19.02.2011, Nuremberg
BioFach, the leading World Organic Trade Fair, is held in tandem with Vivaness, the top Trade Fair for Natural Personal Care and Wellness, and also incorporates the world’s biggest trade fair for organic wines. At last year’s event, some 2,700 exhibitors presented successful ideas, trends and innovations in the certified organic food sector, natural cosmetics and other natural product sectors. This year, BioFach will once again offer organic products manufacturers and dealers an information and marketing platform. In addition, the fair will feature more than 100 events at which organics experts will provide information on current trends and developments in their respective specialty areas.
www.biofach.de
March
CeBIT, 01. - 05.03.2011, Hanover
CeBIT is the world’s largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments. The key target groups are users from industry, the wholesale/retail sector, skilled trades, banks, the service sector, government agencies, science and all users passionate about technology.
www.cebit.de
International Tourism Exchange (ITB), 09. - 13.03.2011, Berlin
With more than 180,000 visitors (including 108,000 trade visitors) and over 10,000 exhibitors from 180 countries, the ITB Berlin is the world’s leading travel trade show. The event covers all aspects of the travel experience: destinations, tour operators, booking systems, carriers, hotels and even car rental companies. In addition, the ITB Berlin Convention has become the No. 1 expert meeting point at which key topics of particular importance to the global tourism industry are discussed. The ITB Berlin is open to trade and non-trade visitors.
www.itb-berlin.de
LeipzigBook Fair, 17. - 20.03.2011, Leipzig
Until 1945, Germany’s most important book fair was held in Leipzig. Since German reunification in 1990, the Leipzig Book Fair has again become a direct rival to its sister event, the Frankfurt Book Fair. It has now regained its rightful place as an important public fair focusing on the encounter between author and reader. The Leipzig Book Fair is also open to non-trade visitors.
www.leipziger-buchmesse.de
April
HANNOVER MESSE, 04. - 08.04.2011, Hanover
The HANNOVER MESSE is the world’s largest showcase for industrial technology. For 60 years, it has been presenting the latest technological developments, materials and product ideas as well as creative ways of applying existing knowledge. The show is open to trade and non-trade visitors.
www.hannovermesse.de
ART COLOGNE, 13. - 17.04.2011, Cologne
ART COLOGNE, the world’s oldest art fair, is an art exhibition cum marketplace, also featuring an art forum. A total of between 180 and 200 galleries from within and outside Germany are expected to participate again this year. The focus will be on Classical Modernism, post-war and contemporary art. Both trade and non-trade visitors are welcome.
www.artcologne.de
May
TRANSPORT LOGISTIC, 10. - 13.05.2011, Munich
Held every two years, TRANSPORT LOGISTIC is the world’s leading exhibition for logistics, mobility, IT and supply-chain management. An integrated event is Air Cargo Europe, an exhibition and conference for the global air cargo business, which is being held again this year for the fifth time. Last year, TRANSPORT LOGISTIC set a new record for attendance with more than 1,700 exhibitors from 55 countries and some 50,000 visitors. The exhibition is also open to non-trade visitors.
www.transportlogistic.de
LIGNA, 30.05. - 03.06.2011, Hanover
LIGNA is the World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries. The 2011 event focuses on a number of areas including forestry, the furniture industry, sawmill technology and bioenergy production from wood. The biennial fair lasts five days and is open to both trade and non-trade visitors.
www.ligna.de
June
Intersolar, 08. - 10.06.2011, Munich
The Intersolar Europe in Munich is the world’s largest exhibition for photovoltaics, solar thermal technology and solar building. The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive conference programme designed to enable solar industry manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, institutes and associations to forge closer ties. Non-trade visitors are also welcome.
www.intersolar.de
July
CPD SIGNATURES, 24. - 26.07.2011, Düsseldorf
The twice-yearly CPD SIGNATURES is an international fashion trade show offering an attractive range of collections by international designers for the retail trade as well as new concept stands for exhibitors. The show is open to both trade visitors from the fashion and textile industry and representatives of the press. Registered visitors receive a personal invitation.
www.igedo.de/cpd/index.html
August
gamescom, 17. - 21.08.2011, Cologne
The gamescom is the largest trade fair for interactive games and entertainment. Insiders, dealers, publishers, developers and other interested visitors meet here to discover and test the latest computer games. Other draws for visitors are the gamescom congress and a number of live performances both indoors and out.
www.gamescom.de
September
IAA, 15. - 25.09.2011, Frankfurt
With numerous world premieres and nearly one million visitors, the International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt am Main is the world’s largest and most important fair of its kind. The biennial event showcases commercial vehicles, buses and heavy goods vehicles as well as garage equipment, vehicle bodywork and accessories. The show is open to both trade and non-trade visitors.
www.iaa.de
Consumer Electronics Unlimited (IFA), 02. - 07.09.2011, Berlin
The IFA in Berlin is one of the world’s leading shows for entertainment and consumer electronics, presenting the latest trends and cutting-edge products in this sector. Non-trade visitors are also welcome.
www.ifa-berlin.de
Art Forum Berlin, 29.9. - 02.10.2011, Berlin
This year, the Art Forum Berlin will once again be opening its doors to all those interested in art. Awaiting visitors to the international art show will be not only classical items such as sculptures, graphic works and paintings but also photographs, video art and installations. The show is open to the general public.
www.art-forum-berlin.de
October
FrankfurtBook Fair, 12. - 16.10.2011, Frankfurt
Held every year since 1949, the Frankfurt Book Fair is the world’s largest event of its kind. With more than 7,300 exhibitors from over 100 countries, it is the most important marketplace for books, media, rights and licences worldwide. As every year, non-trade visitors are also welcome.
www.buchmesse.de
Anuga, 08. - 12.10.2011, Cologne
Anuga is the leading international show for the trade and food service/catering market. As the world’s most important food and beverage trade fair, it brings together ten specialized trade shows under one roof: Anuga Fine Food; Anuga Drinks; Anuga Chilled & Fresh Food; Anuga Meat; Anuga Frozen Food; Anuga Dairy; Anuga Bread & Bakery, Hot Beverages; Anuga Organic; Anuga Foodservice; and Anuga Retailtec. Held every two years, Anuga attracted nearly 150,000 visitors and more than 6,000 exhibitors from 98 countries in 2009.
www.anuga.de
November
MEDICA, 16. - 19.11.2011, Düsseldorf
MEDICA is the world’s largest trade fair for medical technology and products. ComPaMED, the international trade fair for components, precursor products and raw materials for medical manufacturing is held in tandem with MEDICA in Düsseldorf. With 4,000 exhibitors from 60 different countries, MEDICA presents state-of-the-art equipment, products and systems for in- and outpatient medical care. The event is open to both trade and non-trade visitors.
www.medica.de
AGRITECHNICA, 15. - 19.11.2011, Hanover
Held every two years in Hanover, AGRITECHNICA is the world’s largest exhibition for agricultural machinery and equipment. The principal sectors featured are agriculture and forestry, horticulture and viticulture, commercial fishing and animal husbandry. The show presents innovations, trends and cutting-edge technology in the agricultural sector. AGRITECHNICA 2009 attracted more than 355,000 visitors from over 46 countries. Non-trade visitors are also welcome again.
www.agritechnica.com