IFES World Summit
Expodeck Germany · Munich

IFES World Summit

Dates
June 16, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Location
Munich, Germany
Dates
June 16, 2026 – June 19, 2026
Location
Munich, Germany

About This Expo

The IFES World Summit 2026, held in Munich, Germany, from June 16-19, is a premier global gathering for professionals in the exhibition and event industry. With the theme "Navigating Change, Shaping What's Next," this summit is designed as a purposeful evolution prioritizing quality interaction, shared direction-setting, and meaningful collaboration across the exhibition and events value chain. It offers a vital platform for dialogue, strategic exchange, and active member engagement. Attendees, including exposition designers and service providers, will gain insights into industry trends, innovation, and technology. The summit aims to empower members with skills to meet future client needs, expand professional skillsets, and enhance engagement with both live and virtual audiences. It fosters knowledge exchange, industry collaboration, and the promotion of best practices, connecting professionals from over 45 countries for sustainable growth. This event is an exceptional learning and networking opportunity for the global exhibition and events community.

Highlights

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Navigating Change, Shaping What's Next
The summit's theme focuses on addressing critical industry transformations, prioritizing quality interaction and collaboration for future direction.
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Strategic Dialogue & Active Engagement
The event emphasizes strategic discussions, knowledge exchange, and active participation among members to foster industry collaboration and best practices.
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Empowering Skills for Future Needs
Designed to expand professional skillsets, enabling members to meet client needs and enhance engagement with live and virtual audiences.
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Industry Trends & Future Shaping Sector
Delves into critical discussions on evolving business models, new technologies, talent management, sustainability, and global market dynamics.
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Innovation, Design & Technology Sector
Explores digital transformation, AI application, immersive experience design, creative stand construction, and client engagement strategies.

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FAQ

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The summit will be held in Munich, Germany, from June 16 to June 19, 2026.
The event is organized by The International Federation of Exhibition & Event Services (IFES).
The theme for the 2026 summit is "Navigating Change, Shaping What's Next."
The summit targets professionals in the global exhibition and events industry, including exposition designers and service providers.
The summit covers Marketing & Advertising and Hospitality & Catering industries.