Renowned exhibitors, pioneering special formats, and a strong conference program featuring top international speakers—DOMOTEX kicks off with future-oriented topics and new perspectives for flooring and interior finishing.
Only a few days remain until the opening of DOMOTEX 2026. From 19 to 22 January 2026, the Hannover Exhibition Center will once again become the international meeting point for the flooring and interior finishing industry. DOMOTEX 2026 launches with renowned exhibitors from the flooring sector and, for the first time, an expanded range of product segments including wall and ceiling systems, paints, wallpaper and sun protection. More than 170 new exhibitors, forward-looking special formats and a high-caliber conference program create new synergies across the entire value chain.
New perspectives beyond traditional Product Boundaries
Companies such as Saint-Gobain, PPG Coatings, Lanxess, Meffert Farbwerke, Keimfarben, Erfurt & Sohn, Gardinia and Peter Hüssen will meet leading flooring brands including Egger, Kronospan, Unilin, Classen, Gerflor, ter Hürne and Swiss Krono. This constellation fosters new synergies between materials, applications and target groups. Visitors benefit from a comprehensive market overview, while exhibitors unlock new touchpoints, business opportunities and partnerships beyond traditional product boundaries.
Special Showcases as Drivers of Practice, Planning and Innovation
Target-group-oriented special showcases and formats act as key drivers for practice, planning and innovation, enriching the DOMOTEX 2026 trade fair experience. The Architects Space offers architects and planners a curated overview of innovative materials, systems and acoustic solutions. The Architect Runs, taking place twice daily, guide participants to exhibitors particularly relevant for architects. Practice-oriented formats such as The Work Shop and the Innovation Area focus on real-world applications, new materials and digital tools for the skilled trades. With the Green Collection , DOMOTEX also sends a strong signal for sustainable materials and future-proof product solutions.
A high-caliber Conference and Lecture Program for all Visitor Groups
At the heart of the program is The Stage , the central conference platform of DOMOTEX. Leading experts from the skilled trades, retail, interior design, architecture and industry will discuss the key future topics shaping the sector – ranging from procurement and sustainability to acoustics, artificial intelligence in the skilled trades, and new requirements for planning, execution and marketing.
Special highlight: Boxing legend Henry Maske will demonstrate in his keynote how strength, discipline and the will to succeed from elite sports can be successfully transferred to the business world. The Olympic and world champion inspires audiences with clear principles of success, personal integrity and his credo: “With dedication and commitment, the impossible becomes possible.”
Another key focus of the program is procurement within the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), which represents a highly relevant sales market for companies. In a dedicated conference session, participants will gain exclusive insights into procurement processes, requirements and concrete opportunities for the skilled trades, industry and furnishing partners. A must-attend session for anyone seeking to strategically engage with public-sector clients.
In addition, the conference program offers numerous further high-profile sessions addressing the future of the industry.
Source: Domotex