10 April 2025 – The city of Hanover is eagerly waiting to welcome
participants of the world’s largest textile and garment technology
exhibition - ITMA 2027. The exhibition will be held from 16 to 22
September 2027. It is expected to gross 200,000 square metres, occupying
13 exhibition halls at the Messegelaende Hannover.
Held once every four years since 1951, ITMA was last staged in the German
city in 1991. The bid for ITMA 2027 was submitted by the venue owner
Deutsche Messe in close cooperation with the capital of Lower Saxony and
the office of the Lord Mayor.
Belit Onay, Mayor and CEO of the City of Hanover enthused, “We are elated to
have successfully bid for ITMA 2027. A bustling hub for trade fairs and
congresses, the city looks forward to welcome ITMA back to Hanover after
more than 30 years.
“We will spare no effort to ensure the hosting of an excellent ITMA.
Hanover is a green and efficient city with a relaxed atmosphere. As a
major trade fair city, Hanover is organised, and easy to navigate,
making it a stress-free destination for visitors. Its blend of history
and modernity makes it a hidden gem for those seeking a well-balanced
urban experience.”
Interesting accommodation options
Hanover is no stranger to hosting mega trade shows. Supporting this established
trade fairs destination is an ample and diverse range of accommodation
options, including hotels, guesthouses, inns and private apartments.
Each of these options caters to different needs and offers a unique
experience.
Currently, the city of Hanover offers over 18,000 hotel beds, ranging from budget
to premium options. In the surrounding districts and metropolitan
region, an additional 54,000 beds are available. According to Deutsche
Messe, the exhibition venue operator, around 4,000 private
accommodations can also be found throughout the city, nearby areas, and
the broader metropolitan region.
“The majority of the accommodation allow you to get to the fairground within
30 to 90 minutes. In addition, we have a campground opposite the
exhibition venue that is open to participants who bring their motorhomes
and caravans. ITMA 2027 participants can expect to have more options
when another 700 rooms are made available in the city centre next year,”
said Dr Jochen Koeckler, chairman of Deutsche Messe’s Board.
To further assist ITMA participants, the organiser ITMA Services has appointed accommodation specialist bnetwork to provide hotel and vacation apartment booking services. Backed by nearly two decades of experience, the destination management company has handled two past ITMA exhibitions in Barcelona and is attuned to the needs of participants.
A dedicated website is being set up for ITMA participants to book their
accommodation. Meanwhile, to enquire about accommodation or to book
rooms, please contact itmahotels@bnetwork.com.
While Hanover may not be a primary global gateway in Germany, it is
exceptionally well-connected within Europe and beyond. With direct
high-speed train links and a well-connected airport, it serves as a
convenient transit point for business travellers.
The fairground is accessible by public transport. It has two modern light
rail stations that provide direct connections to the city centre. It
also has direct links to the motorways, and around 39,000 car parking
spaces.
Alex Zucchi, president of CEMATEX which owns ITMA 2027, said, “We look
forward to staging our exhibition in Hanover. The city has the necessary
infrastructure to support a huge congregation of exhibitors and
visitors of a mega ITMA exhibition. The organising team is working with
the venue owner to ensure that all participants will have a seamless
experience akin to what they have been used to at past editions.”
More exhibition information will be available from the ITMA 2027 website
which will be launched this July, ahead of the opening of stand space
application in September.
The last ITMA exhibition was held in Milan in 2023. Grossing 200,000 square
metres, it featured the participation of 1,709 exhibitors from 47
countries, and visitorship of over 111,000 from 143 countries.
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About CEMATEX & ITMA
The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (CEMATEX)
comprises national textile machinery associations from Belgium, France,
Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United
Kingdom. It is the owner of ITMA and ITMA ASIA. Considered the
‘Olympics’ of textile machinery exhibitions, ITMA has a 74-year history
of displaying the latest technology for every single work process of
textile and garment making. It is held every four years in Europe.
About ITMA Services
Headquartered in Brussels with a subsidiary in Singapore, ITMA Services is the
appointed organiser of ITMA 2027 and future ITMA branded exhibitions. It
is managed by professionals with extensive experience in organising
ITMA and other major trade exhibitions around the world. It aims to
maintain and expand ITMA’s unique selling proposition and relevance to a
global audience.
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Issued by CEMATEX and ITMA SERVICES.
Contacts:
Mr Federico Pellegata
CEMATEX
Tel: +39 024693611
Email: secgen@cematex.com
www.cematex.com
Ms Daphne Poon
ITMA Services
M: +65 94789543
Email: daphnepoon@itma.com
www.itma.com
10 April 2025