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imm cologne 2026 to Debut New B2B Concept for the Interior Design Industry

Furniture World News Desk on 3/10/2025


imm cologne, the international trade fair for the consumer-oriented interior design market, will introduce a new business-focused concept at its upcoming event, taking place January 20-23, 2026. The revised format will emphasize market-ready products, trend insights, and business networking, reinforcing Cologne’s role as a key meeting point for furniture industry decision-makers.

A New Approach to Interior Business

The 2026 edition of imm cologne will feature a B2B-only platform, concentrating on the consumer-oriented segment of the interior design industry. The exhibition will include key market categories such as conventional furniture, flat-pack and ready-to-assemble offerings, young home living, discounted furniture, and e-commerce solutions.

“imm cologne is and will remain the event that kicks off the new interior design year,” said Bernd Sanden, imm cologne’s director. “Its redefined concept is based on a B2B-only platform that focuses on the consumer-oriented segment of the interior design market. With our attractive participation packages, we’ve created the ideal platform for our exhibitors and visitors.”

Matthias Pollmann, Vice President Trade Fair Management at Koelnmesse, added: “imm cologne provides real added value for the consumer-oriented interiors industry. It is playing an instrumental role in the sector’s transformation. The trade fair is continuing its 70-year success story with a strong, modern concept as it moves into the future.”

Strategic Positioning and Market Access

The international orientation of imm cologne remains a key aspect, drawing exhibitors from around the world while primarily catering to the European market. The event will attract:

  • Furniture and interior design retailers (specialist and wholesale)
  • Purchasing groups
  • E-commerce businesses
  • Online furniture retailers
  • DIY and supermarket sector merchants

The exhibition layout has been finalized, with detailed floor planning beginning in April 2025. Exhibitors can secure participation at a market-oriented price of €100 per square meter, providing a cost-effective opportunity for companies looking to establish a strong presence.

Building on Experience, Looking Ahead

With 100 years of experience in trade fair organization, Koelnmesse is positioned to deliver a modern, high-performing exhibition that meets the needs of today’s furniture industry. The Koelnmesse trade fair grounds will offer updated exhibition halls, advanced infrastructure, and an efficient layout to ensure a seamless experience for participants.

The new imm cologne format will debut in Halls 5, 6, and 10, marking a significant shift for the event, which will now be held annually each January.

Registration and Further Information

For exhibitor registration and event details, visit www.imm-cologne.com.

 

 

About Koelnmesse
Koelnmesse is the world’s top trade fair organizer for the areas of Living, Contract and Public Spaces. Alongside events like imm cologne and interzum, other formats hosted at the trade fair hub of Cologne such as ORGATEC, spoga+gafa, FSB and aquanale are among the most internationally renowned and established industry gatherings. These fairs comprehensively represent the interior and design segment, the furniture and interior construction industries' supplying sections, the kitchen world, all topics for the modern working world, garden lifestyle as well as modern work environments, the garden lifestyle, public spaces, sports and leisure facilities, along with saunas, pools and wellness centres. To complement the events in Cologne, Koelnmesse is constantly strategically expanding its portfolio in key growth markets around the globe. Its foreign trade fairs include La Feria De Diseño Medellín - powered by imm cologne in Colombia, ORGATEC TOKYO in Japan, ORGATEC INDIA in Mumbai and the events in the interzum brand family: interzum guangzhou in China, interzum bogota in Colombia, interzum jakarta in Indonesia and interzum forum italy in Italy. New to Koelnmesse's Living, Contract and Public Spaces portfolio is FSB Sports Show Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

For more information, visit https://www.imm-cologne.com/trade-fair/imm-cologne/industry-trade-fairs/

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