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The Trade Fair:
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8-10 September 2026<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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The IAW Trade Fair<\/h2><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Your exclusive industry showcase for high-caliber buyers from Germany and Europe. As a trade visitor event, it brings together the top retail professionals from all sectors and offers access to a wide range of product categories that have the potential to boost your business. But the IAW is much more than just an order fair. It acts as a reliable trend barometer for the retail sector, highlighting innovative sales channels. It also serves as an indispensable networking platform. The right partners come together here, particularly in the private label sector, where the focus is on the production of high-margin own brands, and in e-commerce, where the best tools for online stores are in demand. Find out how the IAW trade fair can lead your business into the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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5,000<\/p>\n<\/div>

trade visitors from
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300<\/p>\n<\/div>

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30,000 m\u00b2<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

product diversity at the heart of retail<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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That was the IAW March 2026<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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General Information<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/p><\/div>
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Opening hours<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/p><\/div>

For exhibitors: 07.00 – 19.00
\nFor visitors: 09.00 – 18.00
\nThird day of the fair until 15.00<\/p>\n

Tickets are only available online.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Arrival and stay<\/h3><\/p><\/div>

Detailed information on arrival and <\/span><\/span>stay<\/span><\/span> can be found via the following link<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Arrival and stay<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cases and bags<\/h3><\/p><\/div>

Visitors are not permitted to take large suitcases, trolleys and rucksacks into the exhibition halls. Please hand them in at the checkroom for a fee. This also applies to very large, obviously empty bags. Briefcases, handbags and pilot’s cases the size of flight luggage (approx. 55 x 40 x 20 cm) are permitted<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Animals<\/h3><\/p><\/div>

Animals are not permitted on the entire exhibition grounds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Smoking ban<\/h3><\/p><\/div>

Please note that smoking is not permitted by lAW<\/b> in closed rooms and therefore also in the halls of the IAW trade fair! Covered smoking areas are available in the outdoor areas of the halls.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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House and site rules<\/h3><\/p><\/div>

The house and site rules of K\u00f6lnmesse apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>

House and site rules (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Exhibition areas <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
\nAll retail product ranges<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/p><\/div>
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Discover a variety of exhibition areas at the IAW trade fair that are specially tailored to the needs of different sectors. From food and electronics to fashion and home accessories – here you will find everything a retailer’s heart desires. Immerse yourself in the world of innovation and benefit from a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and products.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>