Press information of imm cologne

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.

• High level of participation from German companies in Sleep segment • Home and Pure: focus on high-end brands and premium design • Participation models for all requirements and any budget • Partner country debut: Denmark, the stronghold of design

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.

Following the positive response to imm cologne in January 2024, preparations are already in full swing for the next edition of the Interior Business Event, which is scheduled to take place from 12 to 16 January 2025. By further refining tried-and-tested formats, the organisers aim to offer an even more compelling and effective trade fair experience that will inspire exhibitors and trade visitors alike and encourage collaboration.

With a new central theme and the innovative trade fair concept "The Circles", the international Interior Business Event has made an impressive return to its usual January dates.

The 20th edition of the awards presentation at imm cologne honoured up-and-coming design talent.

From Sunday, the Interior Business Event will once again host an international industry gathering in Cologne.

Two well-known pairs of influencers active in the interior design and trends scene are curating furniture and decorative objects from renowned exhibitors in the Inspiration Circles at imm cologne 2024. The presentations invite visitors to explore design, aesthetics and personal expression and have been designed to complement the overarching trade fair concept “The Circles”.