Overview of German international exhibitions: the world’s top platform from electronic components to hardware tools
1. Munich International Electronic Components and Components Expo (Electronica), Germany
Since 1964, the International Electronic Components and Components Fair (Electronica) in Munich, Germany, held every two years, has become the most influential exhibition in the field of electronic components in the world. Electronica’s exhibits cover many aspects of conventional semiconductors, embedded systems, sensors, MEMS, relays, switches and connector technologies.
According to statistics from the organizer, Electronica in 2018 attracted a total of 3,124 companies from 53 countries and regions to participate in the exhibition, 70% of which were international exhibitors; the exhibition area reached 182,000 square meters. This shows that Electronica is not only a stage for local German companies to show their strength, but also an important platform for exchanges and cooperation between companies around the world.
2. Cologne International Sporting Goods, Camping Equipment and Garden Life Expo (spoga + gafa)
As the world’s largest garden trade fair, the Cologne International Sporting Goods, Camping Equipment and Garden Life Fair (spoga + gafa) has been held in Cologne, Germany every September since 1960. The show not only showcases the latest trends in plants, high-quality supplies for the garden, but also the latest barbecue equipment and other products.
In 2019, spoga + gafa attracted 40,000 professional visitors from 124 countries and regions, 64% of which were from overseas. This shows that the exhibition has become an important bridge connecting professionals in the global garden life field.
3. HANNOVER MESSE
Hannover Messe, founded in 1947, is held annually and is known as the “barometer of world industrial trade”. In 2019, the expo attracted 6,500 exhibitors and 215,000 professional visitors, 40% of whom came from outside Germany.
Hannover Messe has always been committed to promoting digital transformation. The themes in 2019 include artificial intelligence in industry and robotics, the new SG mobile communication standard in industrial applications, etc. This shows that the exhibition not only focuses on current technological development trends, but also focuses on the development direction of future industrial technology.
4. Cologne International Hardware Fair (EISENWARENMESSE)
The Cologne International Hardware Fair is held every two years and is an important event in the global hardware industry. The 2018 Cologne International Hardware Fair attracted 2,770 exhibitors from 58 countries and regions, and more than 47,000 professional visitors from 143 countries and regions. This data reflects the exhibition’s influence on the global hardware industry.
With the continuous improvement of China’s hardware manufacturing level, the Cologne International Hardware Expo has also become an important platform for Chinese companies to display their strength and explore the international market. In addition, digitalization has become a major trend theme at the 2018 exhibition, indicating that the hardware industry is actively embracing new technological changes.
The above four German international exhibitions not only provide exhibitors with an opportunity to display products and technologies, but also provide a platform for exchange and cooperation for people in related industries around the world.