Major German Fairs in 2025: IAA Taking Over from Gamescom (Update)
Germany is set to host a plethora of major trade fairs next year, attracting visitors from all over the world. Here's a roundup of some of the most anticipated events:
The ITB - Internationale Tourismus Börse, scheduled from 4th to 6th March, is a trade-only event that will take place in Berlin. The fitness fair FIBO, which attracts about half as many visitors with 154,000, is the second-largest trade fair in Cologne after Gamescom.
The IFA 2025, scheduled from 5th to 9th September, is a new addition to the top 10 trade shows in Germany. It is expected to draw over 200,000 trade and private visitors, making it a significant event in the tech industry.
The Gamescom 2025, which has been the most visited event on the Koelnmesse grounds for years, ranks in the top 3 of the largest trade shows in Germany. It had over 357,000 participants in five days.
The IAA Mobility 2025, starting next week, could reach similar numbers to Gamescom. With outdoor exhibition stands spread throughout Munich's city center, this event is set to be one of the most prominent consumer fairs in Germany.
The IAA Mobility 2025's high visitor count places it as the leading German consumer fair. The majority of its visitors were from the 'IAA Open Space', a free area in Munich's city center.
The Frankfurt Book Fair, scheduled from 15th to 19th October, is a future major trade fair in Germany. It is of great importance to the international publishing industry and is expected to attract a large number of visitors.
The Spiel Essen, a board game fair, expects more than 200,000 visitors and could make it into the top 10 of the year 2025. This event is a significant gathering for board game enthusiasts and the international board game industry.
The Caravan Salon, scheduled from 29th August to 7th September, is a new addition to the top 10 trade shows in Germany. It had 269,000 visitors and may enter the top 10 of the year 2025.
The Agritechnica in Hannover, scheduled from 9th to 15th November 2025, is a future major trade fair in Germany. It is expected to take the third place in the GamesWirtschaft ranking of the largest trade shows in Germany 2025.
The Essen Motor Show, scheduled from 29th November to 7th December, is a future major trade fair in Germany. It is a significant event for the automotive industry and is expected to attract a large number of visitors.
The Spiel in Essen, scheduled from 23rd to 26th October 2025, is another future major trade fair in Germany. It is a significant gathering for the board game industry and is expected to attract a large number of visitors.
The Hannover Messe, scheduled from 31st March to 4th April, is a new addition to the top 10 trade shows in Germany. Its exact position in the ranking is yet to be determined.
The Bavarian capital, Munich, hosts the top two largest trade shows in Germany with the IAA and Bauma. The Bauma, which takes place every three years, is likely to defend its position as Germany's largest fair of the year. It attracted over 600,000 technology enthusiasts in April, including many families.
The Intermot in Cologne, scheduled from 4th to 7th December 2025, is a future major trade fair in Germany. Its exact position in the ranking is yet to be determined.
The three largest trade fairs in Germany in 2025 that could surpass Gamescom in Cologne in August are not explicitly identified, but possible candidates include K 2025 (International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber) in Düsseldorf, Blechexpo 2025 (International Sheet Metal Working Exhibition) in Stuttgart, and Productronica 2025 (World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronics Development and Production) in Munich. However, Gamescom remains the world's largest gaming trade fair by attendance and exhibition space, and no other fair in 2025 is reported to surpass it in size or significance.
The biennial Anuga, which is of great importance to the international food and beverage industry as a pure trade visitor event, is next scheduled from 4th to 8th October. This event is expected to attract a large number of visitors and is a significant event in the food and beverage industry.
The Dokomi in Düsseldorf, scheduled from 6th to 8th June, is a new addition to the top 10 trade shows in Germany. Its exact position in the ranking is yet to be determined.
The Boot in Düsseldorf, scheduled from 18th to 26th January, is another new addition to the top 10 trade shows in Germany. Its exact position in the ranking is yet to be determined.
The IAA Summit, held at the Munich Fair, had 69,000 trade visitors. Its exact position in the ranking is yet to be determined.
The Essen Motor Show, the Spiel in Essen, the Intermot in Cologne, the Dokomi in Düsseldorf, the Boot in Düsseldorf, and the IAA Summit are all significant events in their respective industries and are expected to attract a large number of visitors. Their exact positions in the top 10 trade shows in Germany in 2025 are yet to be determined.
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