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FIBO 2026
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Organisers have scheduled the 2026 edition of FIBO in Messe Cologne between the 16th and 19th of April 2026. The event format will be a live trade format.
Preface
FIBO (FIBO Köln/FIBO Messe/FIBO Expo/FIBO Exhibition) is the premiere European wellness and fitness sector trade exposition. It is a leadership event for specialists ranging from athletes and experts to hobbyists. Founded in 1985, FIBO Köln is the central learning and presentation hub for learning for the most up-to-the-minute innovations and trends. It is one of Messe Cologne’s annual exhibitions.
FIBO Messe is a high-profile event attended by over 145 000 attendees. For example, one edition featured 1 105 exhibiting companies and 145 000 visitants. One hundred thirty-three countries visit the fair, including China, the United States, Spain, the Commonwealth of Australia, Brazil, and the Republic of South Africa.
About FIBO
The FIBO Expo’s extensive support programme enables the completion of various business goals, such as networking. This is done via the presentation of diverse sub-events. Among the central sub-events is the extensive exhibition. It allows attendees to showcase and examine new products and services. The exposition spans nine halls and includes 14 main areas: Academy, Cardio, Consulting, EMS, Fashion, Functional training, Fighting Fit, Power, Physio, Wellness, Sports Nutrition, Interior, New Business, and Group Fitness. Each zone focuses on different products or services. For example, Sports Nutrition is the area for sports nutrition supplements.
Another leading event in the FIBO Exhibition’s support programme is the Innovation Award ceremony. It is an event that can help companies, including start-ups, to gain recognition. The fair awards products or services that have improved the industry in the past year. The Innovation Award has six divisions: Start-ups, Performance, Ecology, Health, Lifestyle, and Digital Fitness. Each category lauds different innovative wares, such as the breakthroughs created by start-ups.
FIBO Messe also features many education events as part of its support programme. Among them is the Meeting Point Health & Wellness. It gathers in one location physical therapists and fitness studio specialists. It is where specialists learn about up-to-the-minute healthcare therapy or training techniques. Professionals can additionally examine central subjects such as digital health.
Another educative event in the schedule of the FIBO exhibition is the European Health Futures Forum. It is the leading congress for decision-makers such as manufacturers, experts, and others. It is the location where such specialists discuss innovative concepts and e-commerce developments. The Fitness & Health Corner is the leading event for healthcare and fitness professionals. It allows specialists to expand their knowledge through lectures and panel discussions. The topics are often current trends, such as the pandemic.
FIBO’s event schedule also includes Guided Tours. This is a series of guided circuits led by industry experts. During the tours, attendees can learn about innovations, best practices and new concepts. This includes the location of each conception within the exhibition.
FIBO’s aussteller (exhibitors) feature leading companies such as:
- ALDI SPORTS;
- BH Fitness;
- Bundeswehr;
- Bose;
- Echelon Fitness;
- Future Fitness Club;
- TOOTRX;
- Garmin Health;
- LES MILLS;
- LFC;
- Tanita Europe;
- ZIVA Europe;
- Aviron Interactive Inc;
- Sony Nordic.
FIBO is the meeting location for several industries. Among them are cosmetics, wellness, nutrition, sporting goods, fitness, fashion, electronics, manufacturing, and health.
FIBO Accommodation
Procure suitable accommodation for FIBO 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 Messe Cologne 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
FIBO 2025
FIBO 2025 was a live trade expo held between the 10th and 13th of April 2025 in Messe Cologne. It featured over 1 200 exhibiting firms and 154 748 visitants from 129 nations. The iteration represented the 40th anniversary of the event.
FIBO 2024
FIBO 2024 was a live trade exposition that took place between the 11th and 14th of April 2024 in Messe Cologne. The event featured more than 1 000 exhibiting firms and 129 668 visitants.
FIBO 2023
FIBO 2023 continued the success of the 2022 iteration. It attracted 867 exhibiting companies and 106 146 visitants. The event occurred as a live trade fair between the 13th and 16th of April 2023 in Messe Cologne without implementing coronavirus safeguards due to the country removing its pandemic restrictions.
FIBO 2022
FIBO Köln 2022, hosted between the 7th and 10th of April 2022, occurred as a live trade exposition in Messe Cologne. The venue did not feature coronavirus safeguards due to the removal of the pandemic restrictions in earlier months. This was quite welcome for the 51 720 visitants from 109 nations and 500 exhibiting companies. The iteration signified the restart of the event after the postponement and cancellation of FIBO 2021 and FIBO 2020.
1100+
international exhibitors
133
exhibiting countries
160,000
sq m of exhibition area
145,000
visitors
Our visitors for the event
I recently used Travel to Fairs to help me search for a hotel for a group of colleagues attending Bauma 2022 and my whole experience was very positive. Michelle Adams, my agent gave some very good suggestions and options for hotels near to the venue and in the centre of Munich. Michelle's communication with me was excellent and always very helpful. I would highly recommend t2f to anyone booking for an event.
Hello Jack,
Everything went well PhiLeRo Hotel Koln. Thank you for the support.
Tine
Anuga 2023
Hello George,
Everything went well, Hotel Century (4) is our favourite. For next year we can try something different like Crowne Plaza Geneva.
Laura
Dear George,
Thank you for the service! All was great and we are really satisfied.
Kind regards,
Zofia
Hi Albena,
The trip to the fair all went very well. I have had very little feedback, which is a good sign because I only hear when things go wrong.
However, I did ask. The hotel was basic (not luxurious) but in a good location for transport to the fair and they were happy with it.
Thank you for all you help and patience with us in making the bookings.
LIGNA Hannover 2025
Dear Tom,
As the operating and marketing manager of our new office abroad, sometimes one just doesn`t have enough time to take care of small details that come back to haunt you at the very last minute. Even though, I was not familiar with your company before and I had never worked with an external company either, you remained reassuring and have kept your word. Within a very limited time frame and with only a few emails you were able to put me and 10 of my colleagues in a good hotel, with excellent service and near the city center... I have already send you the dates and locations of our next fairs! It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to working with you again.
Emel
One of my colleagues tried to check in after 11pm using the self-service system it found is booking, asked him to enter my address, and then when pressed to confirm it said it couldn’t process my check-in. This happened to another colleague arriving late due to flight delays -the system is unreliable/faulty, which is a particular issue when the check-in desk is unmanned. Both had to use the hotel's emergency number. Overall the hotel was clean and service was ok.
Hello Tom,
CPHI event went very well, and our booth was very busy.
Hotel Macchiavelli was quite good hotel especially breakfast was good and fresh. Also location was good, not far away from the train station. Thank you for your help and looking forward next year’s CPHI in Frankfurt.
Have a nice autumn!
Best regards,
Solja
CPhI Worldwide - 2024
Dear Megan,
I hope you are doing fine.
Thanks for asking: Vitafoods Europe in Barcelona was great. Although I wasn't there in person, I can share what my colleagues reported: It was a fantastic trade show, we had many visitors and a lot of good conversations.
Your support regarding the organization has been a big part of our success. Our team really liked the hotel, and your coordination with the hotel restaurant for the menu was very helpful to us. Once again, I sincerely thank you for your great support.
We look forward to receiving your offer and continuing the good collaboration with you!
Vitafoods Europe & Finished Products Expo - 2025
This this first time we work with this agency and we are 100% happy.
Ms. Christine Clark is wonderfull person, she implemented all our glimpses.
Thank You so much!
Thank you, Megan!
All your support and kindness so far has been really precious indeed :)
Have a very nice afternoon.
Kind regards.
Elisa
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