IFAT 2026 will be an extra festive event as the expo celebrates its 60th anniversary! To mark a new era and reflect the new perception and strong focus on sustainability in the global society, the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management will from now on be called “IFAT Munich: Solutions for Water, Recycling and Circularity”. This name emphasizes the exhibition’s role as a platform where the world’s leading and most innovative companies and agenda setters come together to present solutions in the fields of water, recycling and the circular economy.
Event Details
Dates: May 4 – 7, 2026
Location: Messe München, Munich, Germany
60 years as the leading tradeshow in the waste & recycling industry
IFAT is still going strong, growing and more relevant than ever as the impressive numbers of exhibitors and visitors at the 2024 edition demonstrated. The expo attracts a global audience with a high percentage of international visitors, with strong representation from Europe, Asia (China, Japan, South Korea), and the Americas.
A key part of the success story is the ability to adapt to new developments and listening to visitors and exhibitors. After evaluations, Messe München decided to shorten the exhibition from five to four days. IFAT Munich 2026 will now run from May 4 to 7 – Monday to Thursday. The opening hours will remain unchanged at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. As in the past, IFAT Munich will feature an attractive program of events and interesting guests on the last day of the trade fair.
“The new schedule will make IFAT Munich even more efficient,” says Stefan Rummel, CEO of Messe München. “At the same time, we will conserve the resources of our exhibitors and visitors. We have taken the upcoming anniversary in 2026 – 60 years of IFAT Munich – as an opportunity to optimize processes and have adjusted the length of the trade fair in light of this. The magnificent growth of IFAT Munich over the past decades is the direct result of the partnership-based dialogue that we conduct with many industry players and our ability to react flexibly to new developments. We will maintain this successful model in the future.”*
Key reasons to visit IFAT 2026
- Next-Generation Innovation: Explore the Startup Area featuring over 50 international startups presenting forward-thinking solutions in water recycling and resource circularity.
- Comprehensive Industry Topics: Engage with critical themes including digitalization, climate resilience, drinking water supply, and municipal technology.
- Specialized Content Stages: on the Orange Stage (circular economy), and Green Stage (innovations and real products).
- Networking & Business: Connect with thousands of international representatives for this industry.
- Interactive Experiences: Participate in guided solution tours, live demonstrations, and specialized workshops on environmental themes.
Why visit Orwak at IFAT Munich?
Orwak has been manufacturing balers and waste compactors for well over 50 years supplying worldwide to more than 50 countries. We offer a broad range of compaction, baling and briquetting systems covering numerous industries and application areas. Get inspired and benefit from our long experience to gain a more sustainable and profitable waste management solution with us. Engage with our team, see product demos and digital presentations. Welcome to the ORANGE stand B5.552 at IFAT!
*Source: ifat.de