Upcoming EDRA/GHIN Recommended Global Trade Fairs, Shows and Congresses

EISENWARENMESSE - INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR 2024

Cologne, Germany

March 03-06, 2026

Where did the global hardware industry meet from 3 to 6 March 2026? In Cologne of course – at the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair.

The world’s leading trade fair returned to its regular schedule and once again brought together all the key industry players in one place. More than 3,200 exhibitors from all over the world ll presented their latest products and innovations – from tools and accessories to building and DIY supplies, fittings, fixings and fastening technology.

Buyers and retailers were able to experience the latest trends live on site, make valuable contacts, order products and thus create an attractive product range. A top-class event programme with exciting presentations, expert talks and award ceremonies rounded off the offer.

Light + Building 2026

Frankfurt, Germany

March 08-13, 2026

The international meeting place for the lighting and building services technology sector will open again in 2026 on the usual date from 8 to 13 March at the Exhibition Grounds in Frankfurt am Main. The focus will be on lighting trends in all their facets, the electrification and digitalisation of home and building service technology and connected security technology.

The energy transition in the building sector makes a decisive contribution to achieving climate protection goals. Whether energy supply or energy management - the basis for the energy use of the future is the electrification of houses, buildings and urban infrastructure. Light + Building underlines the central importance of electrification with the claim "Be electrified". At the international meeting place for the sector, the focus is on technical innovations to move forward on the path to a sustainable future.

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR

Shanghai, China

May 27-29, 2026

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR is jointly realized with VNU Exhibitions Asia and Build Your Dream Group. It is the largest carpet and flooring exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region. Visitors can also participate in special shows and a varied event program. InnovAction Flooring Campaign is a popular showcase of innovative carpet, wood and resilient flooring products.

12th Global DIY-Summit

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

June 16 – 18, 2026

The Global DIY-Summit is the world's major event where retailers and manufacturers from the home improvement and garden centre industry have the opportunity for an exchange of views of current and future developments within the global market.

The Global DIY-Summit is the jewel in the crown of the EDRA/GHIN and HIMA networking activities.

spoga+gafa

Cologne, Germany

June 22 – 24, 2026

Even more international, even more diversified, even more visitors! Year after year spoga+gafa impressively demonstrates its standing as the largest garden trade fair in the world. Cologne is the place-to-be for everyone, who wants to make something happen in the garden.

Garden enthusiasts and the top players of the global green industry come together at spoga+gafa. The garden presents itself in all its facets here with fresh ideas and innovations from all over the globe. In addition to plants, of course garden furniture, garden technology and grill equipment can't be missing either.

Security Essen

Essen, Germany

September 22-25, 2026

Security Essen is the premier trade fair for security and fire protection technologies, featuring around 500 exhibitors from over 30 nations, providing an overview of the state-of-the-art in the security industry.

Whether it's AI, perimeter security, access control, fire protection, or cybersecurity: at the trade fair, you will have the opportunity to network with experts, discover innovative security solutions, and participate in numerous congresses and specialist lectures.

China International Hardware Show (CIHS)

Shanghai, China

September 28-30, 2026

China International Hardware Show (CIHS) is Asia’s top trade fair for the entire hardware and DIY sectors offering specialist traders and buyers with a comprehensive category of products and services. It is now clearly established as the most influential hardware sourcing fair in Asia after the INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR in Cologne.

Taiwan Industry Week (TIW)

Taiwan

October 20-22, 2026

THS is one of Asia's top trade fairs for the entire hardware and DIY sectors offering specialist traders and buyers with a comprehensive category of products and services. It is Taiwan's biggest and only true B2B hardware show, serving as a trading platform for sourcing and procurement. THS features a complete range of hardware products to showcase world class Taiwan quality, precision and service.

DOMOTEX South East asia

Bangkok, Thailand

November 11-13, 2026

In 2026, DOMOTEX South East Asia will bring together Thailand based Worldex G.E.C.Co., LTd.´s extensive local network and DOMOTEX´s global resources. The event will be co-located with Future Build Asia, Building & Architect Thailand and R+T South East Asia. This comprehensive platform spans the full spectrum, from construction to interior finishing, offering unmatched opportunities for sourcing, business development and regional growth.

heimtextil

Frankfurt, Germany

January 12-15, 2027

An internationally unique platform for home and contract textiles: from January 12 to 15, 2027, the next Heimtextil will present a global range of product innovations in textile interior design. As the leading global trade fair, it also maps market changes with its focus themes on Interior.Architecture.Hospitality, the range of products for interior designers and hospitality experts, and on the megatrends of sustainability and healthy sleep - and is the most important trend platform for textile materials and textile design.

IPM ESSEN

Essen, Germany

January 26-29, 2027

The world's leading horticultural trade fair revolves around solutions and innovations in the green sector. The International Plant Fair has been held annually for trade visitors at Messe Essen since 1983. Here exhibitors increasingly present products that are sustainable and suitable for climate change. These include heat- and cold-tolerant plant and shrub varieties, environmentally friendly and resource-saving packaging solutions, organic fertilisers and substrates, air-cleaning, easy-to-care for indoor plants and pots made of sustainable and biodegradable materials..

Ambiente, Christmasworld, Creativeworld

Frankfurt, Germany

January 29-2 February, 2027

New perspectives open up unexpected opportunities. And as the world’s leading consumer goods trade fair, Ambiente reflects the changes in the market and looks towards the future. It shows a unique mix of ideas and products – and provides a major platform for global trends. Out-of-the-ordinary concepts offer inspiration for successful business.

Christmasworld is the leading international trade fair for seasonal decorations and festive decorations, opening up effective design possibilities to surprise customers. For new synergies that offer added value. Every year in Frankfurt, Christmasworld presents the latest products and trends for Christmas and all other festive occasions.

Creativeworld has a unique product portfolio. As a global centre for DIY inspiration, Creativeworld is the ideal B2B industry meeting place for the professional creative community. The next edition of the most important trade fair for the international hobby, craft and artists' supplies sector

ISH

Frankfurt, Germany

March 15-19, 2027

The world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water invites you to Frankfurt am Main again from March 15-19, 2027.

ISH focuses on modern bathroom design, sustainable heating and air-conditioning technology as well as intelligent home systems. The world’s largest exhibition space for the HVAC sector showcases an array of practical solutions for the most important issues of our time: achievement of climate protection targets, conservation of resources through the use of renewable energies, increasing digitalisation and smart technologies.

International Hardware Fair Italy

Bergamo, Italy

May 5 - 6, 2027

The International Hardware Fair Italy, powered by EISENWARENMESSE, will be back on 5-6 May 2027 in Bergamo. More than 300 exhibitors and 5.300 visitors attended the show dedicated to hardware, DIY, building, safety, garden&outdoor, colour and electrical sectors.

International Hardware Fair Italy is the major event in Italy for the national and European market that will attract a professional audience for two days of b2b meetings. An international trade fair, in an ideal setting, to present the latest innovations and forge valuable contacts with new business partners.

DOMOTEX

Hannover, Germany

January 17-20, 2028

Exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, four days of business, the latest trends and lifestyle, as well as countless opportunities to take orders ... this is the promise of DOMOTEX that marks the start of the trade’s business year. For a few days, Hannover will once again be the international center and home of flooring & interior finishing. Seize this opportunity to make new business contacts and network.

From 2026, DOMOTEX expanded its product range to include the exhibition topics of paint, wallpaper, acoustic elements, tiles and outdoor coverings, thus presenting itself as an international trade fair for interior design.