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DCONex 2027 is the premier conference and exhibition for hazardous materials management, taking place on January 26-27, 2027 in Münster, Germany.
Dates
26–27 Jan 2027
City / country
Münster, Germany
Venue
MCC Halle Münsterland
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Companies exhibiting at DCONex 2027 include AGROLAB FRANCE, AMS UMWELTSCHUTZ GMBH, Arbeitsgemeinschaft ökologischer Forschungsinstitute e.V. (AGÖF), Arcadis U.S., Inc. and ASUP GmbH.
Event overview
The DCONex 2027 conference and exhibition focuses on the management of hazardous materials in construction and environmental contexts. It will feature expert presentations and a comprehensive exhibition showcasing solutions from over 40 exhibitors.
This annual event serves as a vital platform for networking and knowledge exchange among industry professionals. DCONex 2027 takes place in Münster, Germany.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain insights into the latest developments in hazardous materials management and network with key industry players. Dates and Venue: DCONex 2027 takes place on January 26-27, 2027 at MCC Halle Münsterland, Münster, Germany. Buyer Authority: Attendees include professionals from construction, environmental agencies, and waste management sectors.
Exhibitors can showcase their products and services to a targeted audience, engage with potential clients, and establish valuable connections within the industry. Scale and Focus: This event is a key meeting point for the hazardous materials management sector, featuring over 40 exhibitors. Buyer Authority: Attendees include professionals from construction, environmental agencies, and waste management sectors.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Albersloher Weg 32, 48155 Münster, Germany
MCC Halle Münsterland in Münster typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: MCC Halle Münsterland in Münster typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at MCC Halle Münsterland for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
1-Day Ticket
1-Day Ticket (Reduced)
2-Day Ticket
2-Day Ticket (Reduced)
Who runs the show
AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH
How the last edition performed
Next edition
Not announced yet
New this edition
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The exhibition profile places analysis and remediation services at the front of the programme, matching the pre-tender pollutant survey work that most deconstruction projects now require before demolition or conversion can be priced.
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Rather than treating demolition and waste handling as separate trades, the format puts crushing, sorting and material recovery suppliers next to contractors so that disposal routes can be discussed at the same stand visit.
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Providers of hazardous-substance qualifications and continuing education are listed alongside equipment and consulting suppliers, reflecting the shortage of certified staff for contaminated-building work.
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Moisture, mould and indoor pollutant assessment is presented as part of the same project chain as structural deconstruction, which matters for refurbishment projects where occupants return after works finish.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending DCONex 2027 on 2027-01-26 to 2027-01-27 in Münster lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Münster Osnabrück International Airport
Closest airport to the venue. Express bus and taxi connections run between the airport and Münster Hauptbahnhof, from where city buses continue toward Albersloher Weg. Confirm current timetables before travel
TBA
to venue
Approx. 30-40 minutes by car or taxi
by car
Düsseldorf Airport
Largest of the nearby gateways with the widest choice of European and long-haul connections. The rail option via Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof is usually faster than driving into Münster
TBA
to venue
Approx. 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 by car; rail to Münster Hauptbahnhof typically around 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30
by car
Dortmund Airport
Practical for low-cost European flights. Allow extra time for the airport-to-station leg before the train to Münster
TBA
to venue
Approx. 1 hour by car; rail via Dortmund Hauptbahnhof to Münster adds a connection
by car
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Main long-haul entry point for intercontinental visitors. Direct IC/ICE services run to Münster, so a rail connection is usually simpler than a connecting flight to FMO
TBA
to venue
Approx. 3 hours by direct long-distance train to Münster Hauptbahnhof
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hotel Münster Kongresscenter affiliated by Meliá
4.0
Closest full-service hotel to the halls, which makes it the default choice for exhibitors with early build-up calls. Book as soon as the January 2027 dates are fixed.
B&B HOTEL Münster Hafen
4.1
Simple chain rooms at the lower end of the Münster price range. Reach the venue by bus or a short taxi ride rather than on foot.
Stadthotel Münster
4.5
Central base within walking distance of the Prinzipalmarkt and restaurants, with a short taxi or bus ride to Albersloher Weg in the morning.
Prize by Radisson, Münster City
4.1
Useful if you drive to Münster and prefer to leave the car at the hotel; free parking is advertised and the venue is a short bus or taxi ride away.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Bus/tram
The venue sits on Albersloher Weg; an MCC Halle Münsterland bus stop is listed directly next to the congress centre.
Taxi
Short inner-city taxi ride across Münster to the Albersloher Weg fairground.
taxi
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Weather
Münster in January is cold and damp: daytime temperatures usually sit around 0-6 °C, nights often drop to or slightly below freezing, and rain, drizzle or wet snow is common. Daylight is short, with sunset in the late afternoon, so plan evening travel back to the hotel with that in mind. The exhibition halls and congress areas at MCC Halle Münsterland are indoors and heated, but the walk from the bus stop, the car park or the nearby hotels is exposed - bring a warm waterproof coat, closed shoes with grip for icy pavements, and an umbrella for the short outdoor stretches. Snow that settles is possible but rarely heavy; ice on pavements is the more realistic disruption. Check the German weather service forecast for Münster a few days before departure and allow a buffer on the morning of your arrival.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
German mobile networks cover Münster and the fairground; EU roaming rules apply for travellers with EU SIMs. Non-EU visitors should arrange a local prepaid SIM or eSIM and rely on venue Wi-Fi for email and app access.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language at the venue
German is the working language of most stands and sessions in Münster, and English is widely understood in the technical and engineering community. Carry bilingual business cards and expect some presentations to be German-only.
Local transport ticketing
Buses and regional trains in Münster run under the Westfalentarif, and tickets are bought from machines or in the app rather than from the driver on many services. The Deutschlandticket is valid on local buses and regional trains in the area, but not on long-distance IC/ICE services.
Cycling city
Münster is a bicycle-first city, with dedicated lanes and large bike parks around the station. Watch for cyclists when crossing, and use designated crossings rather than stepping into marked cycle paths.
Sunday closures
Shops in Münster are generally closed on Sundays, with exceptions around the main station. If you arrive on a Sunday, buy supplies on Saturday or use station shops and petrol stations.
Cash and cards
Cards are accepted in most hotels and larger restaurants, but some bakeries, kiosks and smaller venues still prefer cash in euro. Keep a small amount on hand for the bus or a quick lunch.
Evening in the old town
The Prinzipalmarkt, the Lamberti church and the promenade around the old town are a short ride from the congress centre and make an easy evening walk after the halls close. Restaurant tables on a congress evening are best reserved.
Punctuality and appointments
Business meetings in Germany usually start on time, and a five-minute delay is noticed. Build the walk from the hotel or bus stop into your schedule rather than assuming you can slide in late.
Quiet hours
Sunday quiet hours and evening restrictions on noise are observed in residential districts around Münster. If you are hosting stand events or after-show receptions, keep amplified sound inside the venue.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Captured fare samples from German airports include Düsseldorf-London nonstop from EUR 96 and Düsseldorf-Dubai from EUR 362 (1 stop), Frankfurt-New York from EUR 437 (1 stop) and Frankfurt-Singapore from EUR 554 (1 stop). Fares vary by date and are not specific to the show; compare routes into FMO, DUS or FRA and add rail to Münster.
Germany is in the Schengen area. Non-EU business visitors typically require a Schengen business visa unless their nationality is visa-exempt; check the German missions' business visa page and the ETIAS information page for current rules before travel.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Germany's official visa portal lists separate pages for Schengen business visas, the digital EES registration of entry into the Schengen area, airport transit visas and ETIAS information. Confirm which applies to your nationality and allow time for an appointment.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Münster Osnabrück International Airport: Approx. 30-40 minutes by car or taxi; Düsseldorf Airport: Approx. 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 40 by car; rail to Münster Hauptbahnhof typically around 1 hour 15 to 1 hour 30; Dortmund Airport: Approx. 1 hour by car; rail via Dortmund Hauptbahnhof to Münster adds a connection; Frankfurt am Main Airport: Approx. 3 hours by direct long-distance train to Münster Hauptbahnhof. Allow road or rail time to MCC Halle Münsterland; on-site parking is usual
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near MCC Halle Münsterland: MCC Halle Münsterland, about 100 m from the venue: Hotel Münster Kongresscenter affiliated by Meliá; Hafen district, north of the centre: B&B HOTEL Münster Hafen; Münster city centre: Stadthotel Münster.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Münster; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: MCC Halle Münsterland sits on Albersloher Weg, south-east of the city centre, with a dedicated bus stop next to the congress centre. From Münster Hauptbahnhof, take a city bus heading toward the Albersloher Weg corridor and get off at the Halle Münsterland stop; journey time is roughly 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. Single journeys within the Münster city zone cost approximately EUR 3 for adults, with day tickets available at a higher rate - buy from the machine or the Westfalentarif app and confirm current fares before travel. The Deutschlandticket is accepted on these local buses and on regional trains into Münster, but not on long-distance IC/ICE services. From Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO), an express bus connection reaches the Hauptbahnhof, from where you change to a city bus toward the venue; taxis cover the airport run directly. For anyone staying in the old town or the Hafen district, the bus plus a 5-10 minute walk is the usual pattern, and taxi or rideshare across the city centre takes about 10-15 minutes. Allow extra time on the first morning for ticket machines and for the walk from the stop to the badge collection point.
Parking: On-site parking is available at MCC Halle Münsterland; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: January 2027
Temperature: January daytime highs typically around 0-6 °C, with nights near or slightly below freezing (roughly -1 to 3 °C). Cold snaps can push daytime values below zero and mild spells can reach 8-10 °C. Treat these as seasonal bands and check the forecast for Münster in the week before the show.
Seasonality: January is a wet, grey month in Münster with frequent drizzle, rain and occasional wet snow; settled snow is possible but rarely deep. Expect short daylight hours, sunset in the late afternoon, and slippery pavements on cold mornings. The halls and congress areas are indoors, so the practical risk is the walk between hotel, bus stop and entrance - bring a waterproof coat and shoes with grip.
Packing: January 2027
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at DCONex 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Day -14: Register for dconex on dconex.de, choose the 1-day or 2-day tier, and check whether you qualify for the reduced rate before paying the standard EUR 430 or EUR 675.
Day -14: Book rail or air travel to Münster and reserve a room near MCC Halle Münsterland; inner-city hotels closest to Albersloher Weg fill first once the congress programme is published.
Day -12: Download the exhibitor list and mark the suppliers you actually need: pollutant survey labs, abatement contractors, disposal operators, monitoring instrument makers or training providers.
Day -10: Write down three live project questions - one on pollutant identification, one on disposal cost or capacity, one on documentation - so supplier conversations stay concrete.
Day -8: Plan the travel leg from Münster Hauptbahnhof or FMO to the venue, including the bus or taxi option along Albersloher Weg, and note the last return connection of the evening.
Day -6: Book any adjacent site visit or follow-up meeting in Münster, and confirm whether your contacts will be on the stand on day one or day two.
Day -5: Assemble project documents to bring: floor plans, prior pollutant reports, material quantities and photographs of affected building elements.
Day -3: Check the January forecast and pack for wet, cold weather; ice on pavements and delayed buses are the realistic travel risks in Münster that week.
Day -2: Load your ticket on your phone and confirm hall opening times and badge collection arrangements on the organiser site.
Day -1: Prepare a shortlist of stands to visit in the first two hours, then reserve the rest of the day for the congress sessions and unplanned conversations.
Day 0 evening: Log leads while the notes are fresh, and separate suppliers you would invite to tender from those you would only keep for reference.
Arrive 20-30 minutes before opening for badge collection, pick up the hall plan, and walk the floor once before starting scheduled meetings.
Registration and hall orientation at MCC Halle Münsterland
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
DCONex 2027 registration concourse
MCC Halle Münsterland
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
MCC Halle Münsterland
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · 1-Day Ticket
EUR 430 / per person
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visitor · 1-Day Ticket (Reduced)
EUR 385 / per person
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visitor · 2-Day Ticket
EUR 675 / per person
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visitor · 2-Day Ticket (Reduced)
EUR 615 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | 1-Day Ticket | EUR 430 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | 1-Day Ticket (Reduced) | EUR 385 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | 2-Day Ticket | EUR 675 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | 2-Day Ticket (Reduced) | EUR 615 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether DCONex 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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