January 2019 Trade Show Calendar

The year begins with a month full of opportunities to visit prestigious national and international trade shows, where Cota Creativa will be present through the design and installation of exhibition stands.

Heimtextil

This important international home textiles trade fair returns for its annual edition. With visitors from all five continents and a strong exhibitor presence, it offers a wide range of fabrics for the bathroom, dining room and bedroom.
Manufacturers, distributors and buyers will find an excellent opportunity to strengthen business relationships or discover new options. At a time when interior design is booming, this is the perfect moment to explore the new ideas the sector has to offer.

Dates: 8–11 January, Frankfurt

BAU

Without a doubt, this is the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems. It has proven to be an effective tool for international networking and an outstanding business platform for the construction industry.
With a strong focus on innovation and interdisciplinary solutions for commercial and residential construction, the event offers decision-makers from all related sectors the ideal setting to exchange ideas and information every two years.

Dates: 14–19 January, Munich

FITUR

The growth of the tourism sector finds an exceptional driving force in this major international event, thanks to its commitment to adapting to the needs and evolution of the industry.
With a strong emphasis on sustainability, technology and specialisation, the event will also provide space for new trends and strategies in the world of tourism. The expansion of the exhibition area, together with the inclusion of new sections — such as the one dedicated to film tourism — clearly reflects the sector’s ongoing growth.
The programme of activities and conferences, organised by various international organisations, makes this year’s edition one of the most complete to date.

Dates: 23–27 January, Madrid

ISM

The world’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, with more than 1,600 exhibitors, 110,000 m² of exhibition space and nearly 40,000 visitors in 2018, promises a successful synergy this year between manufacturers, distributors and a specialised audience eager to discover new products.
No product prepared and packaged for sale will be left out: chocolate, confectionery, biscuits, savoury snacks, fruit and vegetable snacks, ice cream, coffee, tea, sandwiches, pastries and much more — a true feast for the industry.

Dates: 27–30 January, Colonia

ProSweets

Held alongside ISM, this international supplier fair for the sweets and snacks industry is the only event of its kind in the world. It offers the full range of supplies for industrial confectionery and snack production, from innovative ingredients to pioneering packaging solutions, all supported by the optimisation of production technologies.

Dates: 27–30 January, Colonia

Cevisama

With 36 years of experience as a specialised event for the ceramics sector, this trade fair has become a leading international showcase for ceramic wall and floor coverings, bathroom equipment, natural stone, ceramic glazes and colours, roof tiles and bricks, materials and tools, and ceramic machinery.
Firmly established as a key annual meeting point for the industry, the fair welcomes professionals from 140 countries every year.

Dates: 28 January–01 February, Valencia

Spielwarenmesse TOYS

The toy industry has turned this event — celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2019 — into its largest and most important meeting point of the year. It brings together leading industry professionals, well-known brands, emerging trend-driven companies, buyers from major retail chains, independent retailers and a large number of media representatives.

Dates: 30 January–03 February