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The most important European B2B fairs in 2025

Attending the right B2B trade fairs can be crucial for expanding your business, building new relationships and discovering the latest industry trends. Here is a selection of the must-attend B2B trade fairs in Europe in 2025, with the dates when they will take place and why you should consider exhibiting.

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1. Anuga (Cologne, Germany)


Anuga is one of the world's most important trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, to be held from 4 to 8 October 2025.


Why exhibit at Anuga?


  • International Visibility: It attracts some 140,000 trade visitors from 200 countries and some 7,900 exhibitors from 118 countries.

  • Innovations and Trends: Focus on the latest trends in the food sector, with 10 specialised trade fairs under one roof, including Anuga Fine Food, Anuga Drinks and Anuga Organic.

  • High-level networking: Opportunities to meet manufacturers, distributors and key decision-makers in the global food industry.


2. Automechanika (Frankfurt, Germany)


Automechanika Frankfurt is one of the leading international trade fairs for the automotive industry, to be held from 16 to 20 September 2025.


Why exhibit at Automechanika?


  • Full Coverage of the Sector: It covers the entire automotive value chain, with over 5,000 exhibitors.

  • Innovations and Trends: Focus on new technologies, services and solutions for the automotive industry.

  • Global Networking: It attracts participants from 175 countries, offering a vast network of international contacts.


3. Light + Building (Frankfurt, Germany)


Light + Building is the world's leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology, to be held from 2 to 6 March 2025.


Why exhibit at Light + Building?


  • Innovation in the Lighting Sector: Focus on the latest innovations in lighting and building technology.

  • Networking with Industry Leaders: Opportunities to meet architects, engineers, designers and decision-makers from all over the world.

  • International Visibility: It attracts exhibitors and visitors from over 150 countries.


4. Ambiente (Frankfurt, Germany)


Ambiente is one of the leading international trade fairs for consumer goods, to be held from 7 to 11 February 2025.


Why exhibit at Ambiente?


  • Focus on Consumer Goods: Covers a wide range of home, kitchen, gift and furniture products.


  • Quality Networking: Offers the opportunity to connect with retailers, designers and key decision-makers in the industry.


  • Global Visibility: With over 136,000 visitors and 4,400 exhibitors, it is one of the largest trade fairs in the consumer goods sector.


5. Alimentaria (Barcelona, Spain)


Alimentaria is one of the largest international trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, to be held from 18-21 March 2025.


Why exhibit at Alimentaria?


  • Visibility in the Food Industry: Attracts around 100,000 trade visitors and 4,500 exhibitors from all over the world.


  • Innovations and Trends: Focus on the latest trends and innovations in the food industry.


  • Networking with Industry Professionals: Opportunities to meet manufacturers, exporters, importers, distributors and retailers from all over the world.


6. Pollutec (Lyon, France)


Pollutec is one of the leading international trade fairs dedicated to equipment, technology and services for the environment, to be held from 29 September to 2 October 2025.


Why exhibit at Pollutec?


  • Environmental Innovations: Focus on the latest innovations and technologies in the environmental and sustainability sector.


  • High Level Networking: Opportunities to meet professionals, investors and decision-makers from the environmental sector.


  • International Visibility: With over 70,000 visitors and 2,200 exhibitors, it offers a platform for exceptional visibility.


Attending these trade fairs is not only an opportunity to showcase your products and services, but also a chance to breathe and experience a stimulating environment where innovation and networking take centre stage. Each event is a journey into the heart of the industry, offering the chance to discover new solutions, shake hands and start conversations that could transform the future of your business.


For a flawless trade fair experience, working with Hostess World is the right choice! Our team of experienced professionals will ensure that every detail is taken care of to perfection, allowing you to focus on what matters most. Welcome your visitors with a smile and the utmost professionalism, and let Hostess World make your trade fair experience truly unforgettable. Contact us today and get ready to sparkle in the world of B2B trade fairs!

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