DOMOTEX Hannover 2026

Update

DOMOTEX Hannover 2026 will occur as a live exhibition between the 19th and 22nd of January 2026.

Preface

DOMOTEX Hannover (DOMOTEX) is the premier carpets and floor covering trade exhibition. Founded in 1989, it is the central meeting hub for professionals in the sector. It is also the central location for learning about the latest trends and innovations. Many of the attendees are return visitors, thus showing how vital the fair is. The fair occurs every year at the Hannover Fairground.

DOMOTEX is a high-profile event that attracts a diverse and large group of attendees. For example, one edition attracted a total of 35 000 attendants. 70% of the attending travelled from abroad. This included countries such as Turkey, the UK, the USA, and India. A total of 1400 exhibitors showcased their products at the edition. 90% of visitors are leading decision-makers, allowing them to conduct business on-site.

About DOMOTEX Hannover

DOMOTEX Hannover is the leading fair for wall and floor covering professionals. This is due to the trade show allowing them to complete several goals. Among them is gaining a detailed overview of the latest trends and developments. This, in turn, enables them to gain inspiration for the coming year. The fair also includes the option of expanding specialist knowledge via conferences. Attendees can additionally network and form new connections. Furthermore, professionals can conduct business on-site. DOMOTEX furthermore provides the opportunity to gain recognition.

DOMOTEX always features a keynote theme. The theme highlights the most relevant and latest industry developments. Frequently, focal topics that influence the sector's future go with the Keynote. Such includes the function of the flooring in interior designs. Sustainable production materials and practices are also a common focal topic.

The keynote themes frequently influence the various sub-events, including the exposition. DOMOTEX’s exhibition is among the leading event in the fair’s programme. It is where attendants can examine diverse flooring and wall coverings. This includes fitted carpets, solid wood parquet, oriental carpeting, and designer flooring covers. The exhibition also showcases the latest international trends.

Various special formats complement the exhibition. Among them are talks, panel discussions, Guided Tours, and dedicated meeting areas. Such include the Parquet Work Camp, which promotes young talents. The event allows such professionals to gain recognition for their parquet restoration skills. The fair also provides many formats for the showcasing of innovations.

Another central sub-event is the International Competition for the Carpet Design Awards. The Awards allow such professionals to gain recognition by showing their cutting-edge innovations. The Awards also help to showcase emerging trends. The categories frequently reflect the industry trends. Examples include incorporating the Best Collection and the Best Emerging Designer divisions.

DOMOTEX Hannover is the meeting location for the whole flooring segment of the home and lifestyle industry. It is the central meeting place for manufacturers, suppliers, applications, and installation providers. Company management, R&D, assembly, and production professionals also take part. So do purchase professionals, upscale specialist retailers, architects, and wholesalers. Builders, skilled trade experts, interior designers and decorators also attend the fair.

Among the leading companies that exhibit are:

• Bauwerk Group;
• Oriental Weavers;
• AGT Agac;
• Eastern Mills;
• D.C. Mills;
• Drvna Industrija Novoselec;
• CoCreation Grass;
• Calcutta Home Fashion;
• Bijlard International;
• Balta Group;
• Ayub Rugs;
• AYM Syntex.

DOMOTEX Hannover Accommodation

Procure suitable accommodation for DOMOTEX Hannover before all the good deals are taken with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings adjacent to Hannover Fairground and gain valuable access to public transport. We can advise you on the best routes to take to the venue. Aside from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.

Event information might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.

Past Iterations

DOMOTEX Hannover 2023

The 2023 edition of the event marked its successful comeback to live editions after the cancellation of the 2022 rendition. It was hosted at the Hannover Fairground, which did not feature coronavirus safeguards due to the country removing its pandemic-related restrictions. More than 730 exhibitors attended the edition, with 69% being from abroad and 80% being executives.

DOMOTEX Hannover 2024

DOMOTEX Hannover 2024 occurred as a live trade exposition that continued the success of the 2023 format. It received around 1 000 exhibiting firms from more than 60 nations and approximately 18 000 visitants from 140 countries. The exhibiting enterprises represented a diverse range of wares, including 170 novel product debuts.