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When is IMEX Frankfurt 2026?


IMEX kicks off with a free day of specialist education on Monday, May 18. Trade show runs from Tuesday, May 19 to Thursday, May 21, 2026.


Show opening times:


Attendees

Open to attendees from 9:30am to 5:30pm Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 and 9:30am to 4pm on Thursday, May 21.


Exhibitors
Exhibitors have access to the exhibit hall from 7am on Tuesday, May 19 and 8am on Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21.


*To alleviate crowding we ask that exhibitors arrive before 9am.

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Where does IMEX Frankfurt take place?

IMEX Frankfurt is held at Messe Frankfurt, Germany's premier exhibition venue and one of the world's largest exhibition grounds. Messe Frankfurt offers the perfect setting for our global gathering of meetings industry professionals.


For more information on getting to Messe Frankfurt, visit the Messe Frankfurt how to reach us page.

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Exhibit at IMEX Frankfurt

Meet over 4,500 global decision makers with qualified buying power including the valuable German outbound market. 

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Attend IMEX Frankfurt

Your opportunity to meet and do business with 3,100 destinations, venues and suppliers representing 150 countries.
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What's on

Count on expert speakers, brand-new ideas and plentiful inspiration at more than 200+ educational and networking activities
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About IMEX Frankfurt

Find out what to expect at IMEX Frankfurt, your opportunities and how you can take part.
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