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When is IMEX Frankfurt 2026?
IMEX runs from Tuesday, May 19 to Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Before the show opens, we offer a day of free specialist education on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Show opening times:
Attendees
Open to attendees from 9:30am to 5:30pm Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 and 9:30am to 4pm on Thursday, May 21.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors have access to the exhibit hall from 7am on Tuesday, May 19 and 8am on Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21.
*To alleviate crowding we ask that exhibitors arrive before 9am.

Where does IMEX Frankfurt take place?
IMEX Frankfurt is held at Messe Frankfurt, Germany's premier exhibition venue and one of the world's largest exhibition grounds. Messe Frankfurt offers the perfect setting for our global gathering of meetings industry professionals.
To help you navigate during your visit, we've teamed up with ExpoFP to bring you this custom-designed interactive map showcasing the best of Frankfurt. Explore our carefully selected recommendations for restaurants, shopping, cultural attractions, and amenities near Messe Frankfurt and throughout the city. Immerse yourself in Frankfurt's vibrant atmosphere, where diverse cultures shape an equally diverse culinary scene. This map is your key to exploring the very best Frankfurt has to offer—at your fingertips.
For more information on getting to Messe Frankfurt, visit the Messe Frankfurt how to reach us page.
Future show dates
2027
Specialist education: Monday, May 10
Trade show: Tuesday, May 11—Thursday, May 13
2028
Specialist education: Monday, April 24
Trade show: Tuesday, April 25—Thursday, April 27
2029
Specialist education: Monday, May 14
Trade show: Tuesday, May 15—Thursday, May 17
2030
Specialist education: Monday, June 3
Trade show: Tuesday, June 4—Thursday, June 6
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Exhibit at IMEX Frankfurt
Meet over 4,500 global decision makers with qualified buying power including the valuable German outbound market.

Attend IMEX Frankfurt
Your opportunity to meet and do business with 3,100 destinations, venues and suppliers representing 150 countries.

