From 20th-23rd this month, Koelnmesse will welcome the international furniture industry to attend its reconceptualised Interior Business Event in Cologne, with World of Interiors serving as its central theme.
Across around 53,000 sqm of exhibition space, more than 330 exhibitors from 25 countries will present furnishing solutions from the entry-level price point to the mid-range segment. Positioned as a B2B sourcing platform, the trade event promises "a vast diversity of offerings" and to provide "efficient orientation for purchasing decision-makers".
Bernd Sanden, imm cologne’s director, says: “The current market situation poses immense challenges for many companies, making it all the more important to have a platform that responds to this reality and presents tangible potential. That is exactly the kind of forum that we’re creating with imm cologne 2026 – internationally oriented, clearly B2B-focused and closely geared to the needs of a consumer-oriented market. In January, Cologne will be transformed into a crucial gathering for sourcing, exchanging ideas and sound decision-making on the make-up of ranges.”
The German furniture industry also recognises imm cologne’s new role. Jan Kurth, CEO of the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM), says: “It’s not just the furniture landscape that has changed – the trade fair landscape has evolved as well. With its new concept, imm cologne covers the currently highly price-sensitive market, while idd cologne represents the premium segment. Our intention is for German-made furniture from the mid-range and high-end segments to be as broadly represented as possible in Cologne.”
The list of confirmed exhibitors features companies from 25 countries and includes manufacturers, distributors and OEM specialists. Asian companies will be particularly well represented, with China a clear leader, and imm cologne will host several national pavilions.
