Important events coming up

The next edition of IFAT Munich will take place from 4th to 7th May 2026 at Messe Munich, focusing on environmental technology. This event will highlight sustainable solutions in waste management, raw materials, and environmental technology, featuring over 3,300 exhibitors. Key areas of focus include Water & Wastewater Management and Waste & Resource Recovery, showcasing technologies that support a circular economy. Attendees can expect to engage with international policymakers and investors. A comprehensive supporting programme, including live outdoor demonstrations, will provide practical insights and enhance industry understanding.

Vitafoods Europe 2026 will be held at Fira de Barcelona from 5 to 7 May. This will mark the second time the venue hosts the event, attracting thousands of health and nutrition professionals. Over 1,400 domestic and international brands will showcase innovations across four main pillars: ingredients and raw materials, branded finished products, services and equipment, and contract manufacturing and private label sectors. Country pavilions will represent nations such as Belgium, China, and the USA, among others. The event will include a fringe programme with educational and networking activities, including the Vitafoods Europe Conference and Innovation Awards.

Following the successful completion of the 2023 edition, the organisers have recently announced the new official dates for INTERPACK 2026. The specialised trade fair will gather all prominent international processing and packaging industry members under one roof at Messe Dusseldorf between 7 and 13 May 2026.

In 2026, the FESPA Global Print Expo will take place at Fira Barcelona - Gran Via from 19 to 22 May, showcasing innovations in signage, screen, digital, wide-format, and textile printing. Running concurrently with the European Sign Expo 2026 and Personalisation Experience 2026, the event will gather approximately 550 exhibitors and over 14,000 buyers. Key focuses include eco-friendly print solutions and personalisation. Attendees will benefit from live demonstrations, presentations, and networking activities, providing a platform to discuss industry trends and collaboration opportunities.

Once every five years, the entire firefighting, rescue services, civil protection and security professional community meet at the INTERSCHUTZ trade fair – the most comprehensive showcase of the industry staged in Hannover. Regularly attracting over 85 000 professional visitors between 1st and 6th June 2026, INTERSCHUTZ will reunite the sector unter the motto Safeguarding Tomorrow at the backdrop of eye-catching exhibitions and insightful discussions on all aspects of firefighting and rescue services.

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Breakbulk Europe 2026, set to take place from 16 to 18 June at Ahoy Rotterdam, promises a significant gathering for the project cargo and breakbulk sectors. The event will host over 4,500 leading companies and more than 11,000 professional attendees. With over 600 exhibitors, the expo will showcase cutting-edge products and solutions across various categories, including freight forwarding, air transport, and IT. The programme will feature numerous B2B meetings, seminars, and the Breakbulk Green World Awards 2026, highlighting achievements in sustainable practices within the industry.

In 2026, the 34th edition of Eurobike will take place in Frankfurt from 24 to 27 June. Held at Messe Frankfurt, the event will host over 1,500 exhibitors and 31,000 professional visitors. The first three days focus on exhibitions and business, with the final day dedicated to festival activities. Halls 11 and 12 will feature bicycle and pedelec manufacturers, while Hall 8 will present German and international suppliers in the bike and ecomobility sectors. The new Mobifuture event will highlight innovations in electric vehicles, enhancing the Eurobike programme.

With 50 years of driving the energy industry forward, the Offshore Northern Seas exhibition and conference (ONS) continues to foster international collaboration. The upcoming ONS 2026 is scheduled for 24 - 27 August at the Stavanger Forum. Over 1,000 companies will showcase clean energy technologies to more than 70,000 trade visitors. Covering the entire value chain, ONS 2026 will feature innovations in offshore wind, solar power, and hydrogen. The ONS Conference will explore global energy policies, while ONS Scale-Ups will connect scale-up companies with investors.

From 26 to 30 August 2026, gamescom will showcase the future of gaming. The event kicks off with the Opening Night Live on 25 August, featuring game trailers and exclusive announcements. Held at Messe Cologne, the previous edition attracted over 1,500 exhibitors and 34,000 trade visitors, with over 357,000 gaming enthusiasts attending. gamescom 2026 will include around 40 country pavilions and themed areas across 233,000 square metres. Special areas will focus on indie and retro games. B2B zones will emphasise industry collaboration, featuring the gamescom invest circle and gamescom dev conference.

IFA Berlin 2026 will gather professionals from over 140 countries at Messe Berlin from 4 to 8 September, featuring around 2,000 exhibitors and 220,000 visitors. The event will showcase the latest in home and consumer technology, highlighting trends in content creation and innovative concepts. Attendees can explore diverse offerings in areas such as Audio, Communication & Connectivity, Computing & Gaming, Home Appliances, Fitness & Digital Health, Home & Entertainment, Mobility, and Photo, Video & Content Creation. Additionally, IFA Next will spotlight startup innovations, while IFA Global Markets will facilitate international business connections.