When was the event founded?

The first edition of IFAT was held in 1966

IFAT

Name: IFAT
Start: 2020-05-04
End: 2020-05-08
Location: Messe Munich

May 4, 2020 - May 8, 2020

Messe Munich, Munich, Germany

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IFAT is a global benchmark trade fair encompassing all application areas in the field of cutting-edge environmental technologies. As the largest platform for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, IFAT gathers the global industry. The event offers a glimpse into the future and sets the tone worldwide. At IFAT, business, politics and research representatives tackle current environmental issues together.

IFAT fosters the sustainable use of available resources in order to improve our quality of life and the state of the environment. It has two key sectors: Water & Sewage and Waste & Secondary Raw Materials. Showcased product and service assortment range from sewage treatment plants to the use of comminution machines in refuse treatment.

With a rich lineup of educational and networking events, the supporting program of IFAT 2020 is a must. It includes live demonstrations of developments such as End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling, Sustainability in Road and Canal Construction and Biomass Preparation Technology. Two Forums offer specialist talks and podium discussions on the latest relevant political and country-specific developments.

If you plan on attending IFAT 2020, secure a reservation at your preferred hotel near Messe Munich by booking early. ExpoBeds can present you with a varied selection of accommodation options. As an attendee, you will receive special room rates for the duration of IFAT Munich 2020. Contact us to request a free quote today!

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Information

IFAT is the leading trade fair for environmental protection, city planning, recycling, water and waste management, irrigation and sewage. It takes place every 2 years at Messe Munich. In addition, IFAT has a large international network for environmental expertise and solutions, with subsidiary events held in 5 other countries.

IFAT Munich 2020 is scheduled on 4 - 8 May. The previous fair marked a 7% increase in the number of exhibitors and 4% increase in the number of visitors. The 2020 event will certainly receive more than 3,300 exhibiting companies and 141,000 trade visitors.

Who can you meet there

The IFAT expo offers innovative environmental technologies for the automobile, building, chemical, F&B and pharmaceutical industries. To companies operating in the related segments, this means additional opportunities - forming intersectoral collaborations or observing which innovations are sought by the competition. During the dates of IFAT, Messe Munich becomes the place where public institutions, associations, universities and journalists meet the business - from multinational enterprises and medium-sized companies to small family-owned businesses and start-ups.

Past editions

IFAT 2018

May, 14 - May, 18

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	3,305	1,725	1,580
Visitors	142,472	72,010	70,462

What makes it special

The intense expertise exchange during IFAT 2020 is not to be missed by professionals willing to stay ahead of the curve. It holds so much promise – more exhibitors will partake in the expo, new companies and projects will be presented, progressive technologies and processes will be demonstrated live. The demonstrations will include innovations in drinking water treatment, soil collapse protection, etc. IFAT Munich will provide answers to questions regarding the market as well as information on best practices, changes to legislation and other crucial developments.

What is new for IFAT 2020

A new show dedicated to road construction premiered during the most recent IFAT Munich. Its goal was to engage companies implementing sustainable practices and energy-efficiency measures. Covering the entire process chain in road construction, the special show addressed topics like digitalisation, resource effectiveness, research and technology transfer. It will return at IFAT 2020 with the novelties in this field. The environmental sector is on the rise and IFAT is evolving with it. The exhibition is in the course of steady expansion, and the next edition will prove it.

quick info

Organiser:	Messe München GmbH
Founded:	1966
Frequency:	every 2 years
Next Edition:	IFAT 2022
Sectors:	Public services / Cleaning / Water technologies / Waste disposal / Environmental protection
Website:	IFAT

important facts

3,300+ exhibitors
141,000+ visitors
focus on more efficient water and waste management, recycling of plastics and more sustainable use of resources
IFAT events in China, India, South Africa, Turkey and Brazil