{"id":15661,"date":"2024-09-12T11:22:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T09:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/guidebook\/munich-trade-fair\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T15:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:45:00","slug":"munich-trade-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/en\/guidebook\/trade-fair-cities\/munich-trade-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Munich Trade Fair \u2013 Becoming a Global Player with a Clear Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"rg-h-1\">The Origins of the Exhibition Grounds<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The relocation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/messe-muenchen.de\/\">Munich trade fair<\/a> to the decommissioned airport site was no foregone conclusion, but the result of careful planning. With the involvement of renowned partners such as the Danish architecture firms Bregenhoj &amp; Partner and Bystrup as well as the engineering company <em>Obermeyer Planen und Beraten<\/em>, a pioneering project emerged whose new exhibition grounds offered numerous advantages to exhibitors and visitors alike.<\/p><p>The compactness of the exhibition grounds makes the exhibition a trade fair of short distances. The 18 light-flooded exhibition halls are arranged symmetrically and stand close together. Architectural highlights include the <em>International Congress Center<\/em> (ICC), the <em>Conference Center<\/em> (CCN) and the MOC event center. Also popular are the <em>Riem Arcaden<\/em> with over 140 shops and caf\u00e9s on three floors, offering a shopping experience that covers every wish.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rg-tip\"><p class=\"rg-lead\">The Munich Trade Fair in Figures<\/p>\n<ul><li>Location: Messestadt Riem<\/li><li>Organizer: M\u00fcnchner Messe GmbH<\/li><li>Founding of the Munich trade fair: 1964 (relocation 1998)<\/li><li>Exhibition grounds: 200,000 m2<\/li><li>Outdoor area: 414,000 m2<\/li><li>Exhibition halls: 18<\/li><li>Visitors: over 3 million per year<\/li><li>Events: around 90 trade fairs per year<\/li><li>Exhibitors: around 50,000 per year<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"rg-h-2\">Getting There and Location<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messestadt Riem is a district in the east of the metropolis, belonging to the borough of Trudering-Riem. The exhibition grounds are closely connected to the city&#8217;s transport network. Starting from the main station, visitors reach the exhibition grounds in 20 minutes on the U2 line. Although Munich Airport (MUC) is around 40 km from the trade fair, it offers a shuttle service during events. Bus lines also serve the exhibition grounds, and arriving by taxi is possible as well. Drivers reach the trade fair via the A94 motorway, which runs close to the exhibition grounds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"rg-fig\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/bauma_messe_muenchen.webp\" class=\"rg-img\" alt=\"Exhibition grounds of the bauma in Munich as a venue for exhibition stand projects\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 id=\"rg-h-3\">What Makes Messe M\u00fcnchen Special<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Munich trade fair offers a multifaceted experience with diverse encounters on spacious exhibition grounds, while shopping and recreation options are located in the immediate vicinity of the exhibition halls. The range of exhibitions is legendary, and of the roughly 50,000 exhibitors each year, 60 to 70 percent come from abroad. The organizer, Messe M\u00fcnchen GmbH, maintains a far-reaching network of cooperations around the world and hosts trade fairs on all five continents.<\/p><p>While the present-day importance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/en\/guidebook\/trade-fair-cities\/messe-frankfurt-exhibition-of-superlatives\/\">Frankfurt trade fair<\/a> can be traced back in a clear line of tradition to the Middle Ages, the Munich trade fair is more modern and consistently oriented toward the future. The 2024 edition of the Munich exhibition was held under the guiding theme of \u201cPerspectives that inspire\u201d. The focus is on questions of the future, and among the roughly 90 trade fairs each year, twelve events on the grounds are world-leading trade fairs, regarded globally as the most important events in their respective industries.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rg-cta\"><p class=\"rg-lead\">Your perfect trade fair presence in <a href=\"https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/en\/exhibition-stand-construction\/munich\/\">Munich<\/a> &#038; throughout Germany<\/p>\n<p>Looking for an exhibition stand construction company for your stand at the trade fair? Put your trust in the professionals at <strong>wpunkt Messebau.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"rg-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"rg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"rg-h-4\">The Twelve World-Leading Trade Fairs at the Munich Trade Fair<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are Munich&#8217;s twelve world-leading trade fairs, which set the pace in their respective industries.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>analytica \u2013 Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology<\/strong><\/h3><p>Numerous important inventions are devised in the laboratory. In addition, laboratory technology and biotechnology are becoming increasingly important in Industry 4.0. The <em>analytica<\/em> offers scientists a forum for exchange and for presenting their most pioneering concepts.<\/p><ul><li>The next <em>analytica<\/em> takes place from April 25 to 28, 2028.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>automatica \u2013 Trade Fair for Robotics<\/strong><\/h3><p>The <em>automatica<\/em> is the leading trade fair for robotics. Robots have long been controlling one another and, with the help of AI and machine learning, are increasingly operating independently of human control. It is a place of wonder that shows what is possible in the field of robotics.<\/p><ul><li>The next automatica takes place from June 22 to 25, 2027<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>BAU \u2013 Trade Fair for Construction Technology<\/strong><\/h3><p>The <em>BAU<\/em> puts master builders in the spotlight. It reveals the secrets of architects, presents the most sought-after building materials and demonstrates the ideas with which sustainable building can be realized in the age of global warming. Planning, building and design \u2013 the <em>BAU<\/em> offers an inspiring insight into the magical world of the art of building.<\/p><ul><li>The next <em>BAU<\/em> takes place from January 11 to 15, 2027<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>bauma \u2013 Trade Fair for Construction Machinery<\/strong><\/h3><p>The <em>bauma<\/em> is all about construction machinery of every kind. Over 2,000 exhibitors present the most innovative construction machines for industrial, residential and commercial construction on the expansive exhibition grounds.<\/p><ul><li>The next bauma takes place from April 3 to 9, 2028.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>ceramitec \u2013 Trade Fair for Ceramics<\/strong><\/h3><p>Ceramics is one of the oldest cultural techniques. It is ceramic artifacts that give visitors access to ancient civilizations. The <em>ceramitec<\/em> presents the latest trends and innovations in the ceramics industry and powder metallurgy. It is about key technologies of the future such as additive manufacturing, 3D printing processes and sustainability.<\/p><ul><li>The next <em>ceramitec<\/em> takes place from April 25 to 27, 2028.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>electronica \u2013 Trade Fair for Electronics<\/strong><\/h3><p>Industry 3.0 began with computers, and Industry 4.0 with their networking, the internet. Communication in the information age runs via high-performance computers. In no other industry is change as fast-paced as here. At the <em>electronica<\/em>, visitors get to know the world of electronics and its latest achievements. Here, exhibitors introduce guests to innovations in the fields of AI, machine learning, quantum computing, autonomous driving, blockchains, VR, AR and the Internet of Things (IoT).<\/p><ul><li>The next <em>electronica<\/em> takes place from November 10 to 13, 2026.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>IFAT \u2013 Trade Fair for Environmental Technologies<\/strong><\/h3><p>In the Anthropocene, environmental technologies are essential to conserve our resources and halt the greenhouse effect. At the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/en\/guidebook\/trade-fairs\/ifat-munich\/\"><em>IFAT<\/em><\/a>, exhibitors are given a stage to present their most significant innovations. The <em>IFAT<\/em> is broadly positioned, covering topics such as water supply and wastewater management, waste and raw materials management, recycling, and sustainability in road construction.<\/p><ul><li>The next <em>IFAT<\/em> takes place from May 29 to June 1, 2028<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>LASER World of PHOTONICS \u2013 Trade Fair for Photonics<\/strong><\/h3><p>This world-leading trade fair is dedicated to components, systems and applications of photonics. Photonics focuses on information processing based on the interactions of light signals, which play an important role in medicine, lighting, data, printing and information technology, sensor technology, and testing and measurement technology. Visitors get to know the world of lasers and learn why the future of quantum technology \u2013 the theory of relativity of the 21st century \u2013 is being decided here.<\/p><ul><li>The next<em> LASER World of PHOTONICS <\/em>takes place from June 22 to 25, 2027.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>LOPEC \u2013 Trade Fair for Printed Electronics<\/strong><\/h4><p>The acronym <em>LOPEC<\/em> stands for Large-Area, Organic &amp; Printed Electronics Convention. It is the world&#8217;s leading trade fair for printed, flexible and organic electronics. The exhibition offers visitors insights into the magical world of disciplines such as lighting technology, microsystems technology, sensor technology, nanotechnology and much more.<\/p><ul><li>The next <em>LOPEC<\/em> takes place from March 3 to 4, 2027.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>productronica \u2013 Trade Fair for Electronics Manufacturing<\/strong><\/h3><p>Having emerged from the <em>electronica<\/em>, the <em>productronica<\/em> is the exhibition for electronics manufacturing. The trade fair showcases the complete value chain of electronics manufacturing and presents the wide range of innovations in electronics production with the help of interactive elements for practice-oriented demonstration.<\/p><ul><li>The next <em>productronica<\/em> takes place from November 16 to 19, 2027.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>transport logistic \u2013 Trade Fair for Logistics<\/strong><\/h3><p>In today&#8217;s globalized economy, smoothly functioning supply chains are the result of advanced logistics solutions. At the <em>transport logistic<\/em>, visitors experience what has been happening in the field of logistics and why the increasingly digital processes along the supply chain are the heart of globalization.<\/p><ul><li>The next transport logistic takes place from April 26 to 29, 2027.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>drinktec \u2013 Trade Fair for Beverages<\/strong><\/h3><p>Drinking is life-giving, and drinking is a pleasure. The variety of wonderful beverages such as cola, lemonade, black tea, green tea, medicinal tea, iced tea, smoothies, cocoa, coffee, juice, nectar, isotonic drinks, coconut water and, not to forget, alcoholic beverages of every kind. <em>drinktec<\/em> is the result of human creativity. Perhaps our beverage industry already has the next taste experience up its sleeve. Find out!<\/p><ul><li>The next drinktec takes place from September 11 to 15, 2028.<\/li><\/ul>\n<figure class=\"rg-fig\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Viacon_Messe_8-1024x683.webp\" class=\"rg-img\" alt=\"Viacon exhibition stand at IFAT 2024 in Munich with a large steel pipe, wooden frame and sustainable design\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Viacon_Messe_8-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Viacon_Messe_8-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Viacon_Messe_8-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Viacon_Messe_8-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/wpunktmessebau.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Viacon_Messe_8.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To observers, the rise of the Munich trade fair from its modest beginnings on the spatially limited Theresienh\u00f6he in 1964 seems almost like a fairy tale. Today, Messe M\u00fcnchen ranks among the largest, most modern and most popular trade fairs worldwide. The move to the grounds of the decommissioned Munich-Riem airport in 1998 was a milestone in the development of the exhibition. It marked the beginning of Messe M\u00fcnchen&#8217;s meteoric breakthrough into the league of global players. After the 1972 Summer Olympics, the relocation of the Munich trade fair was the second monumental project of the \u201ccosmopolitan city with a heart\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6995,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"Munich Trade Fair \u2013 From Concept to Global Player","_seopress_titles_desc":"From regional to world-class: Messe M\u00fcnchen sets standards in internationality, innovation &amp; industry diversity. 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