Kind + Jugend 2026 will occur between the 15th and 17th of September 2026. The format of the event will be live. It will occur in Messe Cologne.
The Kind + Jugend exhibition is one of the leading events for the baby and children’s product industry. It is the meeting hub for diverse members of the sector who gather to network and learn about new trends. Kind & Jugend Cologne showcases innovations for products ranging from furnishing to clothes and toys. Many of the participants are international brand owners or specialists. This provides attendees with an opportunity to expand their enterprises. The Kind + Jugend Cologne is also the primary means of learning about the market and its competitors. The trade exhibition occurs in Messe Cologne in Cologne and has since 1960. Kind + Jugend Cologne is a high-profile fair that receives over 25 000 attendants. For example, one edition received 1 288 exhibitor firms and 24 000 visitants. Trade delegates represented around 55 countries. Examples include India, Canada, and the UK.
Kind & Jugend has a diverse programme that aids in achieving various business goals. For instance, some sub-events provide detailed information about product ideas. Many of the events additionally focus on showcasing the newest trends and designs. Also, the programme includes detailed reports about successful and established products. Because of such events, attendees can gain a detailed overview of innovative concepts.
One of the main sub-events in the programme is the Trend Forum. During the Forum, leading industry experts discuss the latest trends and challenges. Such include sustainability, digital marketing, and others. Another important sub-event is the Product Stage. During the Stage, exhibitors will showcase new products and highlights. This allows visitors to learn further about novel trends and observe potential purchases. The highlights and new launches take place as short presentations.
The exhibition often includes the Start-up Area. It allows start-ups to show their innovations and network with others. Aspiring companies can also look forward to two award competions. These are the Kids Design Award and the Kind + Jugend Innovation Award. Young designers with trend-setting product ideas can earn the Kids Design Award.
Kind and Jugend’s exhibitors' list features many preeminent companies, such as:
Visitors can find representatives from many sectors at the fair. Such include members of the toys and baby, kids and maternity industries. It also features professionals for the nursery equipment and games sectors. The fair additionally attracts many media representatives. There are also many service providers, including education and retail specialists.
Procure suitable accommodation for Kind + Jugend 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 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.
Kind und Jugend is an international trade show that often features event changes. For instance, its 2021 iteration was a hybrid event because of the coronavirus pandemic. It featured an in-person exhibition as well as a digital platform. This allowed attendees to visit the fair digitally and in person. The edition was well-received by exhibitors and visitors. It featured a high interest in new products, sustainable concepts and materials.
Kind+Jugend 2022 occurred as a hybrid event between the 8th and 10th of September 2022. The venue which hosted the live aspect was Messe Cologne. It did not feature coronavirus safeguards due to the removal of the country's domestic restrictions. Complementing the live Kind und Jugend Messe 2022 was a digital platform which featured various features such as video chats. The event received around 500 exhibitor firms from 38 countries, with 85% representing foreign nations. Approximately 10,000 visitants from 103 nations attended Kind und Jugend Köln 2022, with 75% travelling from abroad.
Kind+Jugend 2023 occurred as a hybrid trade exposition between the 7th and 9th of September 2023. The iteration received approximately 15 000 visitants from 113 nations, with 76% travelling from abroad. They examined the wares of 974 exhibitants from 46 countries, with 92% representing a foreign country.
Kind+Jugend 2024 was a live trade exposition hosted between the 3rd and 5th of September 2024. It received around 15 000 visitants from 115 nations, with approximately 77% from abroad. They overviewed the wares of more than 900 exhibiting firms from 43 countries, with 90% representing a foreing country.
Kind + Jugend 2025 was a live trade expo hosted between the 9th and 11th of September 2025. It featured around 800 exhibiting firms from 43 nations and approximately 15 000 trade visitants from 108 countries (about 79% of them from abroad).
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Hi Megan,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you for all your help in arranging the hotel and breakfasts etc.
The feed back from the team has also been positive from the hotel.
Looking forward to working with you again.
Have a lovely weekend.
Thanks
Dear Tom,
Sorry for the late reply, everything was fine mate. Thanks a lot for your help, I look forward to 2018!!
Regards,
Colin Falzon Ta’ Falzon Landrovers Ltd.
Brian: Everything went very well. You did a great job, will plan to us you again in the future.
Dear Tom,
thank you for your email. The hotel was quite good but the service was not honestly professional, staff was not so friendly and the rooms were a bit poor. We had to change the personal code (to use elevators, enter in the room, parking etc..) 3 times as we had 3 reservations/each. Sometimes my colleague found the room not clean and in the same condition as in the morning.
However the location was good and my general feedback is positive. I thank you very much for your support, you are really professional and quick in replying.
Thank you again for your cooperation,
Best regards
Dear Tom,
Yes, time on PLMA and in Amsterdam city was great.
The hotel was in a really great place. Being so close to the metro station it was very easy to travel to RAI and across the Amsterdam.
Thank you very much.
Sure, you can send me some hotel option as we’ll come here net year for sure 😉
PLMA 2025
Dear Megan,
Wishing a great start to 2019 in Health, Happiness and Wealth!
My sincere apologies for the late reply as I headed for my holidays on return and just back last Friday to office.
Well, everything were great during my stay in Langham with a room’s view of Pearl River and awesome facility. Plus point with walking distance (5mins) to subway station and 10 mins stroll to the exhibition centre.
My greatest appreciation to you for all the coordination and arrangement for the hotel reservation!
Have a happy Monday!
Thank you
Best regards,
Salvia Omar
Hi Giancarlo,
sorry if I take advantage of your personal number, but I want to tell you a big thank you in private because in a short time you have organized everything for me. You know I was anxious when they asked me to find the hotel for my colleagues. Then when you wrote me the first time, I started to calm down. Finally I even felt pampered. You are really special in your work.
I will never stop thanking you!
We would like to thank Mrs. Ellie Stone for her perfect assistancy. She was very supportive, always accessible during whole process.
Hello George,
Everything went smoothly during Anuga 2023. Thank you
Anuga 2023
Hello Tom,
Thank you very much for your email.
Tom is communicating very well and provides very good services.
We had a great experience at the hotel. It was comfortable and clean. Also, it was close to public transportation as we specified.
Thank you very much for the follow up.
All the best!
Nuremberg Toy Fair / Spielwarenmesse - 2024
Thanks Tracy for reaching out. We certainly enjoyed our time in Frankfurt. The hotel was fine. Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful.
We enjoyed the Fair. There was certainly lots to see. Unfortunately the fair did not have any fashion or jewelry or purses which would have been of interest to us. Is there a fair that focuses on those items. All in all we did enjoy the vast array of products on display at the fair and enjoyed many interesting conversations with retailers and distributors.
Sincerely
Keith
Ambiente Germany - 2025
Hi Tom - Thank you for following up. Michael and Aaron stated that they had a beautiful stay at the Hotel Arena. Separately, IBC proved to be a very successful trip for them. Your help in coordinating their stay was invaluable!
Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Reynolds.
