Press information of imm cologne

Efficient, dynamic, market-focused: As the international industry event for the consumer-oriented interior design market, imm cologne will take business and inspiration to new heights from 20 to 23 January 2026. The new imm cologne is based on a forward-looking trade fair concept that showcases market-ready products, sets trends and fosters business relationships. The event will maintain Cologne’s position as the central meeting place for decision-makers in the furniture industry – in the heart of Europe’s most important market.

Koelnmesse, one of the world’s leading trade fair organisers for interior events, has redefined the concept for its trade fairs in the furniture and interior design segment. From January 2026, imm cologne will be hosted as an annual event aimed at the consumer-oriented market segment with a refined and focused trade fair concept. To cater for the brand and premium segment, the new event format interior design days cologne (idd cologne) will be launched in October 2025. Its concept is carefully tailored to the specific market requirements of this segment. Developed in close collaboration with the furniture industry, the future duo of imm cologne and interior design days cologne is Koelnmesse’s response to the need to adapt traditional trade fairs to current market conditions with a flexible strategy.

Together with the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and the German Furniture and Kitchen Retailers Association (BVDM), Koelnmesse has decided to skip the imm cologne's January 2025 edition. This joint decision was taken following intense discussions and reflects the challenging conditions the furniture industry is currently facing, particularly in Germany. It gives everyone involved the chance to collaborate with Koelnmesse on the development of a new, more viable future trade fair format.

As the industry’s central sourcing platform, the Interior Business Event is set to focus on international networking.

From 12 to 16 January 2025, the trends of tomorrow will once again be set in Cologne. Now that the early-bird booking period has ended, companies can secure their place at the Interior Business Event on the standard terms – and take advantage of Koelnmesse’s new offerings. The new formats have been specially designed to provide the right package for every exhibitor so that the entire world of interior design can gather in Cologne – from innovative start-ups to medium-sized companies with long-standing traditions.

With fresh formats and groundbreaking topics, the imm Spring Edition has the industry excited about January 2024.

Inheriting good design not only passes a proven design canon down from generation to generation – it also serves as a model for a working concept of sustainability. It was this thesis that motivated the trade fair organisers to stage an exclusive special exhibition, where visitors attending the imm Spring Edition can discover a selection of timeless interior design classics that embody the idea