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Top 6 Trade Fairs in Germany for International Exhibitors – January 2027

Germany launches the exhibition calendar for the winter months with consumer goods, confectionery and production technology. International brands need to be proactive about complying with construction standards and planning appropriately for visitor engagement.

1. Heimtextil 2027 in Frankfurt

Heimtextil 2027 will take place at the Messe Frankfurt from 12th to 15th January 2027 and will feature home textiles, contract textiles, textile design, carpets, wall decoration, bedding and interior solutions, and suppliers. The exhibitors can connect with the manufacturers, retailers, architects, designers, hospitality buyers and sourcing professionals.

A layered stand is a mixture of material displays and sample libraries, consultation areas and lighting to properly show colour and texture. For foreign exhibitors, it is best to work with an experienced Exhibition Stand Builder in Germany to ensure that they are able to effectively coordinate the venue regulations, installation schedule, storage and dismantling without having to deal with multiple suppliers.

2. CMT 2027 in Stuttgart

CMT will happen from 16th to 24th January 2027, at Messe Stuttgart. It is relevant for destinations, tour operators, mobility brands and suppliers, and hospitality businesses as it focuses on the various aspects of tourism, ranging from caravanning/camping to cycling and hiking, cruising, wellness tourism, golf and outdoor experiences.
To be successful, the exhibitor must have open environments, not traditional exhibits, in which to learn from experience. Public interest can turn to qualified enquiries through digital destination walls, consultation points, vehicle presentation zones, immersive media and accessible meeting spaces.

3. IMM Cologne 2027

The IMM Cologne is being held from 19th to 22nd January 2027 and will be a B2B platform for furniture and interiors for the consumer. It is geared towards retailers, buying groups, e-commerce companies, distributors, designers and decision-makers who are looking to purchase new collections ready to sell in the European furnishing industry.

The furniture exhibitors need to have a firm grasp of space planning. Product groups, lifestyle contexts, hidden spaces, targeted lighting and negotiation spaces should be conducive to visually telling the story and sourcing discussions. Modular design could allow for collection launches, demonstrations and/or meetings with buyers.

4. Ambiente 2027 in Frankfurt

The stand structure should make it easy to manoeuvre around the product range, as this can be quite large. Buyers are able to see collections effectively with the help of zoned merchandising, integrated shelving, secure display cases, brand-led graphics and hospitality spaces. Access and replenishment planning and order discussions for international exhibitors should be planned for as well.

The stand structure should make it easy to manoeuvre around the product range, as this can be quite large. Buyers are able to see collections effectively with the help of zoned merchandising, integrated shelving, secure display cases, brand-led graphics and hospitality spaces. Access and replenishment planning and order discussions for international exhibitors should be planned for as well.

5. ISM Cologne 2027

The ISM Cologne will be held from 31st January to 3rd February 2027. It is an international marketplace for confectionery and snack products comprised of branded products, private label products, retailers, importers, distributors, manufacturers and product development professionals.

You need to not only keep your sampling volume high, but also ensure that you have buyer conversations under control in your exhibition design process. Visitor movement can be organised by the use of hygienic tasting counters, refrigerated storage, packaging displays, points where visitors can pick up the lead and back-of-house stock areas.

6. ProSweets Cologne 2027, Now ISM Manufacturing

ProSweets Cologne will be renamed to ISM Manufacturing and will take place from 31st January to 3rd February. It is still providing all the production technology and packaging machine suppliers, packaging material suppliers, operating equipment and auxiliary equipment suppliers of the sweets and snacks industry.

For the exhibitors of the machinery, there are stands to be planned in terms of load, power, compressed-air connections, distance for safety, visibility for the machine demonstration, and meeting space. The requirements can be dealt with by the Exhibition Stand Builder in Germany in coordination with the guidelines laid down by Koelnmesse and with regard to the installation times.

Exhibit Across Germany With AARS Designs

AARS Designs offers international companies advice on designing exhibition stands, creating graphics, coordinating the logistics, installing and dismantling the stands and coordinating on-site for their exhibitions in Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Cologne. The team has a long-standing history of creating exhibition stands in Germany with a large number of brands and understands the requirements of the stands and events, which include the necessary rules, product presentation, flow of visitors, technical requirements and business objectives.

Whether it is a textile exhibit, furniture show, tasting counter or demonstration of machinery, AARS Designs offers one project process. Early cooperation allows exhibitors to have a better grip on execution, consistency of the design and ensures they are ready for meetings from the opening day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which German trade fair opens first in January 2027?
The exhibition Heimtextil will be the first, starting from 12th to 15th January at the Frankfurt Trade Fair.
Yes. From 2027, ProSweets Cologne will be changed to ISM Manufacturing, and the supplier-focused product areas will remain in place.
The venue is managed efficiently by a local partner who is responsible for the venue compliance, technical coordination, production, installation, dismantling and on-site support.