When was the event founded?

The first edition of GIFA was held in 1956

GIFA

Name: GIFA
Start: 2023-06-12
End: 2023-06-16
Location: Messe Dusseldorf

Jun 12, 2023 - Jun 16, 2023

Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61

Operating on quadrennial schedule, GIFA stands at the forefront in developing foundry technology for the future and each edition serves as a launch pad for the next generation solutions. The wide set of display categories of GIFA 2023 includes holding furnaces, metrology, molding compounds, nonferrous metals, pig iron, molding machines, burners, casting equipment and more. Visitors have further incentive to attend, as the WFO Technical Forum explores current research and developments in all relevant industry sectors.

Set between 12 and 16 June 2023, the 15th GIFA Dusseldorf will delve into the novelties in the metallurgy industries made since the last edition in 2019. GIFA attendees will discover the latest green innovations. The exhibiting companies will present their practical solutions leading to resource and energy efficiency, a sustainable and low-emission metal production.

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GIFA is a leading international trade fair for foundry technology. It takes place in Dusseldorf and is co-located with METEC, NEWCAST and THERMPROCESS. With over 95% of all visitors claiming they were satisfied with the preceding editions, GIFA 2023 is the highlight of the year for the professionals in the sector. In June 2023, Messe Dusseldorf will open its doors to more than 950 exhibitors and nearly 49,000 visitors specifically interested in GIFA.

Who can you meet there

The synergy between the 4 parallel events brings under one roof the foundry, metallurgy and heat technology industries. Experts, suppliers and decision makers will visit Dusseldorf for the GIFA 2023 dates to make personal contacts and engage in international business dealings. The latest survey showed that the 70% of all GMTN exhibitors and 66% of all visitors came from abroad. Italy, China, France, India and Turkey were among the strongly represented countries.

Past editions

GIFA 2015

Jun, 16 - Jun, 20

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	942	349	593
Visitors	48,783	22,440	26,343

GIFA 2019

Jun, 25 - Jun, 29

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	974	331	643
Visitors	45,597	15,412	30,185

What makes it special

Attending GIFA Dusseldorf's next edition in 2023 will be worthwhile. Once again, the 4 trade shows, collectively known as GMTN or The Bright World of Metals, will create a one-of-a-kind business platform for foundry, metallurgy, thermoprocess technology and castings. The interdisciplinary concept behind this contributes to the participants' success, resulting in over 2360 exhibitors and 72,500 trade visitors for the GMTN. The top-notch forum and symposia add further value to the GIFA experience.

What is new for GIFA 2023

Like the other events forming The Bright World of Metals quartet, GIFA 2023 comes with a supporting programme of its own. The GIFA Forum is where the newest foundry trends and techniques are introduced. A new special show and trade conference on additive manufacturing was added to GIFA's event programme in 2019. The conference features technical lectures involving the digital process chain, QA, innovations in 3D metal printing, etc.

quick info

Organiser:	Messe Düsseldorf GmbH
Founded:	1956
Frequency:	every 4 years
Next Edition:	GIFA 2027
Sectors:	Foundry / Metallurgy / Metalworking / Welding technologies / Hardware tools
Website:	GIFA
Visitors:	Tickets for GIFA
Exhibitors:	Exhibitor registration