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IAW Spring 2026

Messe Cologne, Cologne, Germany
24.03.2026 - 26.03.2026

IAW Spring 2026: A Lot of Everything

IAW Spring 2026 is coming up on March 24 to 26 at Messe Cologne. The one-of-a-kind trade fair for retail is celebrating its 20th year this time and it has promised an even greater platform for all buyers and visitors interested in being the first to know what the new trends are.

Retail Haven in Germany

The wide range of sectors that IAW Spring 2026 covers has helped the event become bigger and better every year. There are 16 exhibit categories, all with the intention of covering every retail section. Attendees will be able to see innovation and nurture B2B connections in areas like:

  • Food & drink
  • Toiletries & cosmetics
  • Textiles & clothing
  • Household goods & office supplies
  • Toys
  • Seasonal & trend-led products
  • Electronic goods
  • DIY & hardware products
  • Small items of furniture & home accessories
  • Gifts, jewelry, clocks & watches
  • Retail services, E-Commerce
  • Garden
  • Flowers and plants
  • Sport & leisure articles
  • Pet supplies
  • Private Labels

Of course, visitors can also experience various complementary events along with the spring trade fair and enjoy programs such as E-Commerce Arena + Trend Forum, where renowned speakers will share valuable know-how and introduce many current topics that are relevant to the industry.

The Market is ready for IAW Spring 2026

IAW Cologne 2026 exhibitors represent a diverse range of sectors, including toiletries and cosmetics, electronics, gardening, gifts, jewelry, household goods, pet supplies, DIY and hardware, small furniture and accessories, food and drinks, seasonal items, toys, sports and leisure articles, textiles, and other categories. The trade fair is exclusively for industry representatives, with approximately 6,500 buyers expected to attend, which is the perfect opportunity to seize the moment and advance your business relations.

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There is still time to arrange your stay for the IAW Spring 2026 dates with Fair Point! Hotels near Messe Cologne are always difficult to find amid popular trade fairs but that is not an issue for our professional business travel specialists. Fill out our booking request form or simply call us and we will provide you with cost-effective room options. Hassle-free, no time wasted!

Facts & Figures

Check out these essential facts about the trade fair here to save time!

Venue: Messe Cologne
Founded in: 2005
Industry: Household Goods, Glasswares, Ceramics
Frequency: every 1 years
Where: Cologne, Germany

Directions

Airport: Cologne Bonn Airport, 13.5km
Railway station: Köln Hauptbahnhof, 4.1km
Subway station: Köln, Deutz Bf Deutz/Messeplatz, 1.4km

How to get to Messe Cologne

By Rail

Cologne Messe is directly adjacent to Köln Messe/Deutz train station to the south. The station has ICE connections by Deutsche Bahn, to Köln Hauptbahnhof and Cologne/Bonn Airport.

Stations near the Koelnmesse:

  • Entrance South:
    • S-Bahn: S6, S11, S12, S13 drop off on Köln Messe/Deutz
    • Tram and subway: Line 1 and 9 drop off on Deutz/Messe (U)
  • Entrance East, West, North:
    • Köln-Deutz train station - Line 3 and 4

By Car

Ten highways lead into Cologne’s beltway, bringing you directly to Koelnmesse without junctions. There are 14,500 parking lots around the exhibition centre and free shuttle buses are available to the venue.

GPS coordinates: latitude 50.947086 ; longitude 6.982777

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