October Special — 50% off Spotlights and exhibitor listsSee prices

    Dates

    27–30 Oct 2026

    City / country

    Cologne, Germany

    Venue

    Cologne

    20 Floor Picks

    Matched booths for ORGATEC 2026

    Get my picks

    Exhibiting at?

    Enter your business email to get a free first Exclusive Spotlight worth 250$.

    Explore Spotlights
    Official Website Register / Buy Tickets

    Are you the organiser of this event?

    Notable exhibitors

    Companies exhibiting at ORGATEC 2026 include .mdd sp. z o.o., a-pact gmbh, AATGL INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO.,LIMITED, abiLine.de UG and ABL Production DOO.

    • .mdd sp. z o.o.
    • a-pact gmbh
    • AATGL INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO.,LIMITED
    • abiLine.de UG
    • ABL Production DOO

    Event overview

    Overview

    The ORGATEC is the global industry meeting point for those rethinking and designing work and contract environments.

    Every two years, the international leading trade fair brings together leading brands, renowned experts, and a high-profile professional audience in Cologne.

    Under the theme 'From rooms to relationships: designing spaces in an ever-changing world', ORGATEC 2026 focuses on people, their relationships in work and object spaces, and the handling of ongoing change.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates: October 27-30, 2026
    2. 2Location: Cologne, Germany
    3. 3Theme: 'From rooms to relationships'
    4. 4Global industry meeting point for workspace innovation
    5. 5Networking opportunities with leading brands and experts

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain insights into the latest trends in workspace design, network with industry leaders, and discover innovative products and solutions that enhance workplace efficiency and employee satisfaction. Dates: October 27-30, 2026. Location: Cologne, Germany. The ORGATEC is the global industry meeting point for those rethinking and designing work and contract environments. Every two years, the international leading trade fair brings together leading brands, renowned.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations to a targeted audience, gain visibility in the industry, and connect with potential clients and partners looking for cutting-edge workspace solutions. ORGATEC 2026 is crucial for industry professionals to explore innovative workspace solutions and connect with key players in design, architecture, and technology. It addresses the evolving needs of work environments in a rapidly changing world.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Design professionals seeking innovative workspace solutions
    HR leaders focused on enhancing employee experience
    Architects and interior designers exploring new trends
    Corporate decision-makers looking for contract solutions
    Technology providers in the workspace sector
    Sustainability advocates interested in eco-friendly designs

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Furniture manufacturers showcasing office solutions
    Technology companies offering smart workspace products
    Design firms specializing in innovative environments
    Consultants in workplace strategy and design
    Sustainability-focused brands promoting eco-friendly products
    Service providers for workspace management

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Office furniture and ergonomic solutions
    Smart technology for workspace optimization
    Sustainable materials and designs
    Collaborative workspace solutions
    Acoustic solutions for improved office environments
    Flexible workspace systems and modular designs

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

    Open in Google Maps

    Cologne Exhibition Centre

    Cologne, Germany

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    • Standard

      Price per sqm

      €276.00
    Register

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Koelnmesse GmbH

    Website

    dmg events

    What's on

    Programme

    3

    Lecture

    1

    Event days

    11:15–13:30

    Typical time

    Speakers

    DA

    Dörte Albrecht

    Managerin @ Drees & Sommer

    SA

    Semih Aridogan

    Partner @ Strive Studio

    AB

    Alexandra Barth

    Chief People Officer @ HRS Group

    DT

    Dr. Tanja Becker

    Pilotin & Gründerin von WeOne

    DA

    Dr. Alexandra Bernhardt

    Soziologin & Vorstandsmitglied @ German Coworking Federation (GCF)

    Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026

    11:15 – 12:00

    Was KI uns nicht abnehmen kann: Warum Führung...

    Lecture
    Board StageHalle 06.1Speakers: Dörte Albrecht
    12:00 – 12:45

    Die Rückkehr der Nähe: Warum Innovation wichtig ist

    Lecture
    Board StageHalle 06.1Speakers: Semih Aridogan
    12:45 – 13:30

    The Social Office: Zeit, Produktivität und Werte

    Lecture
    Board StageHalle 06.1Speakers: Alexandra Barth

    Co-located events

    Wherever Whenever - Work Culture Festival

    Separate ticket

    An event focusing on the future of work with various sessions and workshops.

    Website

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Current edition

    2026

    Forecast — not final

    Visitors

    42,000

    Exhibitors

    1,000

    Exhibitor countries

    40

    Visitor countries

    120

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    The ORGATEC is the global industry meeting point for those rethinking and designing work and contract environments. Every two years, the international leading trade fair brings together leading brands, renowned experts, and a high-profile professional audience in Cologne. Under the theme 'From rooms to relationships: designing spaces in an ever-changing world', ORGATEC 2026 focuses on people, their relationships in work and object spaces, and the handling of ongoing change. ORGATEC 2026 is.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Design professionals seeking innovative workspace solutions, HR leaders focused on enhancing employee experience, Architects and interior designers exploring new trends, Corporate decision-makers looking for contract solutions. Dates: October 27-30, 2026. Location: Cologne, Germany. Theme: 'From rooms to relationships'. Global industry meeting point for workspace innovation. ORGATEC 2026 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations to a targeted audience, gain visibility in the industry, and connect with potential clients and partners looking for cutting-edge workspace solutions. ORGATEC 2026 is crucial for industry professionals to explore innovative workspace solutions and connect with key players in design, architecture, and technology. It addresses the evolving needs of work environments in a rapidly changing world. Exhibitor categories include Furniture manufacturers.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Cologne (Koelnmesse), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — the heart of the Rhine-Ruhr industrial and design corridor and a central European gateway city for contract furnishing and workplace interiors.

    Why it matters

    ORGATEC is the leading international trade fair for the modern working world, held biennially at Koelnmesse in Cologne. It brings together office and contract furniture manufacturers, flooring, acoustics, lighting and workplace-technology suppliers with architects, interior designers, facility and workplace managers, contract dealers and distributors. For anyone selling into the DACH and wider European contract market, it is the single most concentrated week of specification-stage buyers and channel partners in the calendar — which is why planning a clear hall strategy and supplier shortlist before you travel pays off far more here than at a general interiors show.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Hybrid work and the activity-based office

    Employers continue to reconfigure floorplates around collaboration zones, focus pods and hybrid meeting technology rather than assigned desks — driving demand for modular systems, acoustic furniture and reservable spaces.

    02

    AI-enabled workplaces and smart-building tech

    Occupancy sensing, desk-booking platforms, room-booking hardware and workplace-analytics dashboards are increasingly bundled with furniture and fit-out offers, adding a technology layer to traditional contract procurement.

    03

    Circularity, ESG and material transparency

    Buyers ask for recycled content, low-VOC and Cradle-to-Cradle-style materials, take-back schemes and EPD documentation, making sustainability credentials a shortlisting criterion rather than a bonus.

    04

    Acoustics, wellbeing and neuro-inclusive design

    Sound-absorbing pods, biophilic elements and ergonomic seating designed for diverse needs are among the fastest-growing categories as employers link workplace design to measurable employee wellbeing.

    05

    Resimercial and contract/hospitality convergence

    Furniture codes designed for homes increasingly appear in offices, hotels and public spaces — and office suppliers are moving into hospitality and education projects, widening the buyer base at the show.

    European and global workplace / contract furnishing circuit

    Book diary slots 6–12 months ahead; stand space at the larger fairs typically opens about 9–12 months before the show.

    ORGATEC sits in a biennial rhythm with the main North American and European workplace-design fairs. Treat ORGATEC as the anchor for DACH and European specification, and add one peer event per region if you need year-round buyer contact.

    27–30 October 2026, Koelnmesse, Cologne — biennial European anchor

    ORGATEC 2026

    June 2026, Chicago — North American workplace and contract buyers

    NeoCon 2026

    April 2026, Milan — global design and contract interiors

    Salone Del Mobile.Milano 2026

    Peer events listed are long-established industry fairs; confirm exact 2026 dates on each organiser's website before committing budget.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    DUS

    Düsseldorf Airport

    Alternative with ICE connection to Cologne.

    ~45 km

    to venue

    45–60 min

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Deutz / Kalk (walking or 1–2 stops from Koelnmesse)

    USD 90–140 / night

    Show-week rates in Cologne rise sharply; book 6–10 weeks ahead. Prices are indicative per room per night and exclude city tax.

    source
    Mid-range
    Deutz / Messe district (5–15 min walk to the halls)

    USD 150–230 / night

    Closest practical base for a 2–3 day visit; Deutz-side hotels put you within walking distance of the entrance North/South.

    source
    Premium
    Cologne Altstadt / Deutz riverside

    USD 250–400 / night

    Premium options are on the Rhine or by the Hauptbahnhof/Cathedral — 10–20 minutes by S-Bahn or taxi to Koelnmesse.

    source

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 45–65 (taxi to Düsseldorf Messe)
    Best forCologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cologne

    Cologne/Bonn Airport — ICE rail to Düsseldorf Hbf is often faster than road.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 25–35 (metered taxi, ~8 km to Messe Düsseldorf)
    Best forDüsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Cologne

    Primary gateway for Düsseldorf and the Rhine-Ruhr region.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    ATA Carnet: accepted

    EU/EEA, UK, US, Canadian, Japanese, South Korean, Australian, New Zealand and Brazilian passport holders (among others) may enter Germany visa-free for business visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

    Germany is an ATA-carnet contracting party, and carnets are accepted for the temporary admission of exhibits, stand materials and professional equipment at Koelnmesse. Issue and validate the carnet through your local chamber of commerce well before shipping.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    Late-October Cologne is cool and changeable: daytime highs around 14–16°C with night-time lows of roughly 7–9°C. October is one of the city's wetter months, so expect roughly 10–12 rainy days and 60–70 mm of rain — pack a warm mid-layer, a compact umbrella and water-resistant shoes for the walk between halls and stations.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Germany.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Tipping and payment

    Service is included in the bill; round up or add 5–10% for good restaurant service. Card payment is widely accepted in Cologne, but smaller breweries and bakeries may still prefer cash — carry some euros.

    Punctuality and greetings

    Germans value punctuality — arrive on time for meetings and stand appointments. A firm handshake and use of titles (Herr/Frau, Dr.) is standard in first business contacts; switch to first names only when invited.

    Sundays, dress and Kölsch culture

    Most shops close on Sundays, so plan shopping and errands for weekdays. Business dress at ORGATEC is smart casual to business — dark jeans or chinos with a jacket work well. If you are invited for a Kölsch in a Deutz or Altstadt brewery, expect small 0.2 l glasses that are refilled until you place your coaster on top.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: CGN

    Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Cologne; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

    Visa

    Germany is in the Schengen area. EU/EEA, UK, US, Canadian, Japanese, South Korean, Australian and New Zealand passport holders (among others) can attend visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other nationalities need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa with a business/trade-fair purpose: fee EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children 6–11), typically processed in about 15 calendar days — apply at least 4–6 weeks ahead. ATA carnets are accepted for exhibition goods.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Children aged 6–11 pay a reduced EUR 45 fee; under 6s are exempt. Apply at the German embassy/consulate or an authorised visa centre in your country of residence, and carry your ORGATEC registration/invitation, accommodation proof, travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000 cover) and proof of funds. Visa-exempt travellers will need an ETIAS authorisation once the scheme launches (expected around l

    Official

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Areas to stay

    Cologne Altstadt / Deutz riverside · Deutz / Kalk (walking or 1–2 stops from Koelnmesse) · Deutz / Messe district (5–15 min walk to the halls)

    budget

    $90-$140 USD/night

    Book

    mid range

    $150-$230 USD/night

    Book

    premium

    $250-$400 USD/night

    Book

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): 20–30 min; Düsseldorf Airport (DUS): 45–60 min. Allow road or rail time to Cologne Exhibition Centre; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Cologne Exhibition Centre: Deutz / Kalk (walking or 1–2 stops from Koelnmesse): Motel One Köln-Waidmarkt (city centre, S-Bahn to Messe/Deutz), ibis budget Köln-Deutz area properties; Deutz / Messe district (5–15 min walk to the halls): Radisson Blu Hotel Köln (Messeplatz, Deutz), Hotel Stadtpalais (Deutz, near Koelnmesse); Cologne Altstadt / Deutz riverside: Hyatt Regency Cologne (Deutz, Rhine-facing), Cologne Marriott Hotel, Hilton Cologne.

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Cologne; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Cologne Exhibition Centre.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Cologne Exhibition Centre; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: October 2026

    Temperature: Typically 7–16°C during the show days (night-time lows around 7–9°C, afternoon highs around 14–16°C).

    Seasonality: October is a wet, changeable month in Cologne with roughly 10–12 rainy days and 60–70 mm of rainfall; expect grey skies, wind off the Rhine and short showers — plan indoor transfers between halls and carry a compact umbrella.

    Packing: Late-October Cologne is cool and changeable: daytime highs around 14–16°C with night-time lows of roughly 7–9°C. October is one of the city's wetter months, so expect roughly 10–12 rainy days and 60–70 mm of rain — pack a warm mid-layer, a compact umbrella and water-resistant shoes for the walk betw

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: 2026-10-27

    Opening day (Tuesday 27 October 2026) carries the densest programme already confirmed in the listing — keynotes from 11:15 on the Board Stage in Halle 06.1 — and every exhibitor is present with full staffing. Tuesday also gives you a second show day for follow-ups if you stay two nights, while Wednesday is the better choice if you prefer quieter aisles for detailed specification meetings.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    TBA

    Badge collection and orientation sweep of the workplace furniture, acoustics, lighting and flooring halls

    Koelnmesse entrance and halls 5–11
    TBA

    Board Stage lecture block: 'Was KI uns nicht abnehmen kann' (11:15), 'Die Rückkehr der Nähe' (12:00), 'The Social Office' (12:45)

    Board Stage, Halle 06.1
    TBA

    Lunch on the concourse plus targeted demos with pre-booked exhibitors

    Central food and networking areas between the halls; exhibitor stands
    TBA

    Second-round supplier meetings, special showcases and start-up/innovation areas, then an informal debrief

    Exhibitor halls and special-show areas; evening at a Deutz brewery

    Side trips

    2

    Cologne Cathedral and Altstadt (Kölner Dom, Hohe Straße, Rhine promenade)

    Düsseldorf Altstadt and MedienHafen

    Networking spots

    3

    Board Stage and lecture area, Halle 06.1

    The programme's keynote and panel audience is heavily weighted to workplace decision-makers — natural conversations before and after sessions.

    Central concourse and dining areas between the halls

    Highest footfall on the site; coffee and lunch tables are the easiest place for unscheduled introductions with exhibitors and buyers.

    Deutz breweries and hotel bars near the Messe

    Evening Kölsch venues fill with exhibitors and visitors during show week — low-friction, informal follow-up with contacts made on the floor.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    visitor_ticket

    visitor · Standard

    EUR 276 / per person

    official

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You can justify one to three days on the floor with a shortlist of suppliers and projects, and DACH/European sourcing or specification is on your roadmap.

    Best for

    Architects, interior and workplace designers, facility and HR/workplace managers, and procurement teams sourcing office, contract and hospitality furniture plus acoustics, flooring and workplace technology.

    Min. budget

    $576.00

    Timeline

    Book flights and hotel 6–10 weeks ahead for show-week rates; badge registration can be done online and tickets collected on arrival.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Cologne hotel rates spike in show week, especially in Deutz — early booking is essential.

    Registration and security queues are longest on the opening morning and mid-morning at the keynotes.

    exhibit

    You have a distributor-ready range for the DACH/European market and can commit to a multi-year trade-fair presence rather than a one-off booth.

    Best for

    Office and contract furniture, seating, acoustics, lighting, flooring, materials and workplace-technology brands targeting DACH and wider European contract buyers, dealers and specifiers.

    Min. budget

    $2,592.00

    Timeline

    Reserve stand space 9–12 months ahead; confirm stand build, logistics and staffing 8–12 weeks before the show.

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Space is quoted per square metre (indicative EUR 276/sqm in the current listing signals), so total cost scales with booth size, shell scheme, stand build and logistics.

    Hall positioning and availability must be confirmed with Koelnmesse/ORGATEC exhibitor sales.

    skip

    Travel and accommodation costs cannot be justified this cycle, or your product/market fit with the DACH contract segment is still unproven.

    Best for

    Buyers whose next workplace or contract project is more than 18 months out, or who source exclusively through local distributors and do not need European specification contacts.

    Timeline

    None — monitor the exhibitor directory and post-show press coverage instead.

    Risks

    No hands-on assessment of ergonomics, acoustic performance or material quality.

    Misses direct contact with European contract dealers, specifiers and workplace consultants.

    Gallery

    Photos

    Official imagery from ORGATEC 2026
    Official imagery from ORGATEC 2026

    Trust footer

    Sources

    4

    References

    1

    Publishers

    0

    Date checked

    1

    ORGATEC

    Digital business cards for the show floor

    Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.

    Create a free card