Press and media

Welcome to the Press Center

At the show, the Press Center, Room Symmetrie, Level 8.1, Hall 8, Messe Frankfurt is the place to head to for workstations, press conferences and events, the latest news from the show and our exhibitors, plus complimentary refreshments.

Have your press accreditation ready to access our Press Center.

Email Emma Blake [email protected] with any press questions or to be added to our press list.

Press inquiry

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Press Center opening hours

Location: Symmetrie room 2,

Level 8.1, Hall 8,

Messe Frankfurt

Monday, May 10

9:30am – 5:30pm

Tuesday, May 11

8:30am – 5:30pm

Wednesday, May 12

8:30am – 5:30pm

Thursday, May 13

8:30am – 4:30pm

IMEX Frankfurt photos and releases

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IMEX Frankfurt photos

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IMEX staff headshots

Browse and download photos of Carina Bauer and Ray Bloom.

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IMEX press releases

Read our IMEX Frankfurt and IMEX America press releases.

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Exhibitor news releases

Browse the IMEX Frankfurt exhibitor news releases. Check back nearer the show in 2027.

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 show stats

13,515

Total participants
73,000

Meetings booked
4,739

Total buyers
160

Press attendees from 21 countries
2,900

Exhibiting companies representing 100 countries

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Buyer stats—IMEX Frankfurt 2026

All buyer stats—IMEX Frankfurt 2026

4,739 buyers from 94 countries

Top 5 countries

Sorted by %

Germany 23%
US 11%
UK 9%
Brazil 4%
France 3%

Top 3 countries: 43%; of total buyers
Total countries: 94; represented

Nature of business

Sorted by %

Agency 68%
Corporate 16%
Association 10%
Independent planner 4%
Gov/University 2%

Agency, corporate & association: 94%; of total buyers
Corporate & association: 26%; of total buyers

Buying power

22%

Over $10M

High budget buyers
64%

Over $1M

High budget buyers

Budget distribution

Under $100K: 6%
$100K-$500K: 14%
$500K-$1M: 16%
$1M-$5M: 29%
$5M-$10M: 13%
Over $10M: 22%

Key highlights

Total buyers: 4,739; from 94 countries
Buying power: 22%; control $10M+ budgets
Job position: 42%; Director level and above

Hosted buyer stats—IMEX Frankfurt 2026

3,731 hosted buyers from 85 countries

Top 5 countries

Sorted by %

Germany 14%
US 13%
UK 9%
Brazil 5%
France 4%

Top 3 countries: 36%; of total buyers
Total countries: 85; represented

Nature of business

Sorted by %

Agency 73%
Corporate 11%
Association 11%
Independent planner 4%
Gov/University 1%

Agency, corporate & association: 95%; of total buyers
Majority: Agency; 73% of participants

Buying power

24%

Over $10M

High budget buyers
66%

Over $1M

High budget buyers

Budget distribution

Under $100K: 5%
$100K-$500K: 13%
$500K-$1M: 16%
$1M-$5M: 28%
$5M-$10M: 14%
Over $10M: 24%

Key highlights

Total hosted buyers: 3,731; from 85 countries
Buying power: 24%; control $10M+ budgets
Job position: 42%; Director level and above

Visitor buyer stats—IMEX Frankfurt 2026

1,008 visitor buyers from 67 countries

Top 5 countries

Sorted by %

Germany 57%
UK 7%
Netherlands 4%
United States 4%
Switzerland 2%

Top 4 countries: 72%; of total buyers
Total countries: 67; represented

Nature of business

Sorted by %

Agency 50%
Corporate 32%
Association 8%
Independent planner 6%
Gov/University 4%

Agency, corporate & association: 90%; of total buyers
Corporate & association: 40%; of total buyers

Buying power

13%

Over $10M

High budget buyers
49%

Over $1M

High budget buyers

Budget distribution

Under $100K: 13%
$100K-$500K: 21%
$500K-$1M: 17%
$1M-$5M: 28%
$5M-$10M: 8%
Over $10M: 13%

Key highlights

Total visitor buyers: 1,008; from 67 countries
Buying power: 13%; control $10M+ budgets
Job position: 42%; Director level and above

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Press and media

Press Center opening hours

IMEX Frankfurt photos and releases

IMEX Frankfurt photos

IMEX staff headshots

IMEX press releases

Exhibitor news releases

IMEX Frankfurt 2026 show stats

Buyer stats—IMEX Frankfurt 2026

All buyer stats—IMEX Frankfurt 2026

Top 5 countries

Nature of business

Buying power

Budget distribution

Key highlights

Hosted buyer stats—IMEX Frankfurt 2026

Top 5 countries

Nature of business

Buying power

Budget distribution

Key highlights

Visitor buyer stats—IMEX Frankfurt 2026

Top 5 countries

Nature of business

Buying power

Budget distribution

Key highlights

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