Messe Munich GmbH has announced that IFAT 2024 will be held as a live edition in May 2024. The new live edition will continue the successful restart achieved by IFAT 2022. The new dates are set for the period May 13th—May 17th, 2024, at Messe Munich in Munich, Germany. The venue will not feature a strict safety plan. This is due to Germany removing its domestic Covid-19 regulations. Attendees should note that, at present, the country does not have travel limitations.
Founded in 1966, IFAT is the leading trade fair for various industries. These include environmental protection, city planning, recycling, water and waste management. It is a biannual trade fair organised by Messe Munich GmbH and is held for five days at the same-name venue. It is an international platform that presents the latest innovations. Furthermore, it is a valuable networking and business-conducting platform. It allows participants to expand their business and discuss the latest topics. The fair is among the central presentation stages for start-ups. This is due to its various recognition-granting opportunities. The fair receives over 2,500 exhibitors and over 100,000 visitors from six continents. These include Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa as well as North and South America.
As mentioned, IFAT attracts participants from diverse industries. Such include:
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Because of its importance, the event receives a high-calibre audience. It comprises political representatives, engineers, investors, C-suite executives, consultants, and utility companies. It also includes trade organisations, universities, research institutions, and vocational schools. Additionally, attendees furthermore feature media representatives. Companies that attend IFAT include Tami Germany, TANA, Magaldi Power and MARREL. They also incorporate Eco-Bat Technologies, ECO-TECHNO, DALBY as well as DATEV.
IFAT 2022 featured several changes. This included a specialised show dedicated to road construction. It also addressed the topics of digitalisation, resource effectiveness, technology, and research transfer. The show featured the latest novelties in the road construction industry.
IFAT is a trade fair that enables the completion of various business goals. Such include presenting the latest innovations and thus gaining recognition. It also includes expanding business networks by establishing new business connections and maintaining established ones. Furthermore, participants can conduct business on-site, including preparing for upcoming purchases. Overviewing the attending industries, such as observing potential competitors, is also an achievable goal. Expanding specialist knowledge is likewise among the completable business goals.
IFAT enables the completion of the mentioned goals via its comprehensive support programme. The event schedule features two key sectors. These are Waste and secondary raw materials and Water & Sewage. Each sector features at least two main topics, which affect various sub-events. For instance, Waste and secondary raw materials feature main subjects such as:
Likewise, Water & Sewage features main topics, such as:
The sector also features a topic that overlaps with the raw materials section. This is Education, research, and technology transfer.
The key sectors focus on themes such as circular economy and sustainability. These are discussed through topics, such as:
Each topic affects one or more sub-events, including the:
The exhibition is among the central sub-events of IFAT. It serves as the main presentation stage for the latest innovations and products. It is also one of the main sites for conducting business and networking. The exhibition features product groups such as:
It is a must-attend for various participants, including leading, medium-sized and start-up companies. It often features over 2,500 exhibitors. Furthermore, it includes 16 international pavilions that represent countries from several continents. Such include Europe, Asia, and North America.
IFAT features sub-events that allow participants to expand their knowledge and gain recognition. Such include two Forums: Forum Water/Sewage and Forum Waste/Secondary Raw Materials. Each Forum focuses on a specific key sector and its related topics. For instance, Forum Sewage emphasises the Water & Sewage section. It discusses subjects such as water management and pipeline assessment. Forum Waste debates issues like chemical or mineral recycling.
Similar in format and intention is the sub-event known as the Innovation Stage. It is a dedicated location where participants can attend presentations related to innovations. It is part of the Start-up Area. This allows the audience to expand their knowledge and gain recognition by discussing various topics. Such include waste management data analytics. As mentioned, the Innovation Stage is part of the Start-Up Area. The Area is presented in Hall B4 and features start-up companies from all over the world. Within the Start-up Area, over 40 such companies can show their new business models. Such include intelligent solutions for the efficient usage of resources. The Area also features opportunities for cooperation with leading companies and investors.
The Conference Rooms comprise various conference rooms which allow participants to exchange information. It resembles the Innovation Stage and two Forums. Among the subjects discussed during such conferences are standardisation opportunities and challenges.
Another sub-event that enables expanding specialist knowledge is the Impact Business Summit. It is a novel addition that promotes development via presentations. Such include showcasing innovative solutions and product displays. It also features a B2B matching platform for one-to-one meetings and a start-up location.
Expanding specialist knowledge is also among the central aims of the Live Demonstrations. These are a series of real-time demonstrations that showcase the latest technologies. These are presented in external trade fair areas. The Live Demonstrations include examples such as:
Each such Demonstration focuses on specific types of products and sectors. For instance, the Biomass Days presented machines for efficient renewable raw material processing. Similarly, Car Recycling showed the latest means of recycling cars, including e-automobiles.
The Live Demonstrations also include competitions that improve specialist knowledge and earn recognition. These include Water Skills Germany, World Water Skills, and Pipe Fitting Challenge. The Water Skills competitions allow wastewater treatment plant specialists to hone their skills. They furthermore enable the improvement of specialist knowledge. The Pipe Fitting Challenge has a similar intent. It aids in attracting new young professionals to the pipeline construction professions. It also allows experienced specialists to improve their skills.
The Solution Tours are a novel addition to the support programme and resemble the Live Demonstrations. They allow attendees to learn about leading exhibitors. Such include ones that present wares related to intelligent drives and sustainable cities. A short keynote speech is part of the Solution Tours. The guides are leading industry experts from associations and IFAT partners. The Tours enable exhibitors to network with potential partners while also earning recognition. Example tours include “Digitalisation in Germany’s water sector” and “Responsible water management”.
IFAT often incorporates Special Areas or Themed Worlds. These are sub-events that present one or more main topics. Examples include the four Special Areas that examined circular economy. These were the:
Each Special Area focuses on a topic such as building construction waste disposal. The sub-events feature various demonstrations that enable participants to expand their specialist knowledge. For instance, Plastics Recycling showed the diverse plastics recycling stages. The Best Practice permitted participants to learn about the best plastic treatment practices. Minerals and sustainability in construction presented how building materials can be reused. It also featured presentations on disposing of materials in the construction sector. The Hydrogen in Circular Economy featured presentations about producing hydrogen from wastewater.
IFAT is a leading trade fair that can be beneficial for start-ups. They can look forward to sub-events such as the Start-up Area, the Special Areas, and the Solution Tours.
Several details can determine the outcome of your business trip to IFAT. Among them are aspects such as booking suitable hotel accommodation and organising logistics. This is due to details such as your hotel being close to Messe Munich, reducing commuting time. It should also be within your price range, yet not compromise on quality. Logistics is additionally essential as it can help in saving time when travelling. Often, organising such details can be stressful and time-consuming. This leaves inadequate time for other tasks, like networking with potential partners. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd can aid you in reducing the time you need, thus allowing you to focus on other business matters. Our company can assist by selecting hotel accommodation based on your specifications. For the task, you can provide us with all details. Our registration process will not take more than a day. Once we have all your details, you can leave the task to us. This applies both to compact parties and groups of twenty or more people. We can also help with logistics by providing high-quality airport transfers and rent-a-car.
IFAT is a biannual trade fair that takes place for five days. Messe Munich GmbH organises it at the venue of the same name. The visiting hours vary for the different participants and event days. For instance, visitors can attend between 9 am and 6 pm during the first four days. They can take part between 9 am and 4 pm on the last day. Exhibitors can visit between 7:30 am and 7 pm during the first four days and from 7:30 am on the fifth day. Press representatives can attend between 8:30 am and 6 pm during the first four days. They can visit between 8:30 am and 4 pm on the last day.
Munich is one of the most notable exposition cities in Germany. It has a well-functioning public transportation system comprised of bus, metro, railway, and taxi routes. Commuting times range between 15 and 90 minutes. For example, the metro commutes from the city centre to the airport in 43 minutes. There are several eating and lodging alternatives in Munich. This allows you to select resting and dining venues based on your requirements. Such includes hotels, hostels, guest houses, and apartments. Similarly, you can choose from various restaurants, clubs, speciality markets, and other places. When considering where to book accommodation, opt for neighbourhoods such as Isavorstadt.
IFAT receives over 2,500 exhibitors and over 100,000 visitors from over 150 countries. For instance, the 2018 edition featured 3,305 exhibitors and 142,472 visitors. The visitors included 51,290 municipal utility or waste management organisations. They also incorporated 44,166 industry/manufacturing experts and 27,070 service providers. Attendees also included 19,946 trade and science associations. Participants represented 162 countries from six continents, including nations like:
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96% of the exhibitors rated the diversity and quality of the visitors as excellent or good. 95% of the visitors rated the event as having a pioneering role and being a leading trade fair. Furthermore, 97% of the visitors prepared to or intended to invest during IFAT.
2022
IFAT 2022 marked the successful restart of the trade fair and took place between 30.05.2022 and 03.06.2022. It was held as a hybrid edition at Messe Munich. There were 2,984 exhibits from 59 countries and 50 start-up businesses during the event. It also featured over 300 presenters and about 119,000 trade visitors from 155 nations. The event occupied a total of 260,000 m2 of event space
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HI Christine,
I have just returned from my trip as I went to London after the fair. The hotel was great. Really close to the fair and easy to get to each day by walking.
We did really struggle to get taxis each night during the fair from the hotel to the city centre as there were no restaurants around the hotel. The hotel restaurant was good but expensive and you didn’t want to eat there each time.
Kind regards,
Jackie
IN GENERAL, MY COLLEAGUES WERE HAPPY OF THE MOTEL PLUS BERLIN AND DIDN'T HAVE ANY BIG TROUBLE.
Tom is great! He always got back to me right away with the best prices!
The stay at the hotel went very well for the whole team, very good reception, very correct rooms. Thanks to Travel to fairs, we were able to get last minute booking changes, thank you Tom Parker for your efficiency and kindness throughout the process!
Hi Megan,
You are a complete and utter star!!!
Thank you so much for all of your efforts with this, I really do appreciate you fighting our corner on this one and for getting them to add in the special clause. I cannot thank you enough. This truly is an example of great customer service :-) and you can quote me on that!
Please do go back and confirm with them.
Thank you again.
Have a lovely evening!
Dear George, Many thanks for your efforts and outstanding service. Appreciate your cooperation.
Many thanks to Mr Tom Parker from GoFair throughout the whole process of searching for a suitable hotel. The hotel is located perfectly good- just 10 minutes walking up to the Messe, or several minutes by train. The interior layouts are also very good. The rooms are spacious, comfortable bed, shower room etc...A good room service. The only minus there is extremely poor breakfast that really should be improved.
Hello,
Thank you for your email and services. Indeed my colleagues have come back and are very satiesfied with their visit.
Also we have learned the lesson and knowing that we may be going to the IBC2020, we are thinking of making a very early booking. Is that possible?
What options you can provide, it can include the Olympic Hotel, as they were satisfied, but also other similar options close to RAI.
Looking forward to your answer,
Ieva
Dear Anna, The Hotel Monte Christo - Koln was great ! Flights was all ok. Hotel Very clean and neat. Hot inside as much as you wish. Very nice hosting service ! The Hotel receptionist man, Swen was very very nice to me, more than helpful and was a real pleasure to deal with him. Alexandra, his colleague also she was very nice, even tough I only deal with her for several hours, before I left the hotel , back to Romania. I know I might not have been so easy to deal person at times, but you was patient to me. I appreciate all your efforts to find the best deal based upon my requests. Thank you again for all your support ! Have a great day !
Dear Tom,
our team spent 5 days in Hotel Relexa in Ratingen - Duesseldorf for Tube exhibition. The Hotel was very good and not so far from exhibition. It was a real pleasure to work with you and your team, your assistance has always been punctual and I really appreciated your good work.
Thank you.
Francesca
Hello, Thanks to travel2fair company, we could manage our accomodation in Florence, a city we had no prior knowledge about. The hotel was great, the staff was helpful. The view and the location of the hotel was amazing. Also travel2fair staff was also very careful and helpful. They kept checking on us prior to our trip and after the trip to see if we have/had any problem. I am so satisfied with the service I got.
Hi Megan,
I like it a lot, near by the fair, with a link to center, very cozy.
Best Regard
