IMEX Frankfurt 2026 opens its doors today with the biggest show yet in terms of exhibitor floor space, marking an impressive display of confidence, growth and investment across the global meetings and events industry.
Worldwide growth across key regions
Nearly 3,000 companies are exhibiting, either on their own booths or as booth partners with many regions in particular expanding their presence. Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific have all increased their footprint and are bringing new exhibitors: Angola, Mauritius, São Paolo and Uzbekistan among others.
Alongside strong representation from North America, Europe and the Middle East, the major global hotel groups are also out in force. These include Marriott, Hilton and Radisson, with Hyatt and IHG among those scaling up their booth spaces.
New research announcements
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 will also be the stage for a series of major sector announcements, with updates from both established and emerging destinations including a new convention bureau, a new international airport and an extensive study into event legacy. Partners will also unveil critical new industry research covering key topics such as global economic impact, legacy, sustainability and incentives.
More than 4,000 buyers from 80+ countries are registered to attend and meet with the global range of suppliers over the three days. IMEX CEO, Carina Bauer, says: “At its core, IMEX Frankfurt is about bringing people from all over the world together face-to-face—to build new relationships, nurture existing connections, learn and do business. In doing so, it also creates space for open, meaningful and trusted dialogue at a time when it’s needed more than ever.”
Surprise and inspiration
The show’s 200+ session learning program has been curated to give global event professionals the insights, contacts and inspiration they need to enhance their own meetings. Most of the sessions take place at the Inspiration Hub, located in a re-designed Hall 9—a revitalized space crafted to surprise, welcome and inspire attendees and where IMEX’s Design Matters Talking Point will come to life.
The majority of IMEX learning sessions confer points toward Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or ICCASkills accreditations and CSEP (Certified Special Event Professional) Approval.
