Hanover, Germany, has been selected to host what is described as the “world’s largest” textile and garment technology exhibition – ITMA 2027. The International Textile Machinery Association exhibition will be held from 16 to 22 September 2027, and is expected to cover 200,000 square metres, across 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 of the city of Hanover, commented: “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.”
Alex Zucchi, president of the European committee of textile machinery manufacturers, 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.”
The last ITMA exhibition was held in Milan in 2023, and featured1709 exhibitors from 47 countries More than 111,000 visitors attended from 143 nations.
