When was the event founded?

The first edition of IFAT was held in 1966

IFAT

Name: IFAT
Start: 2022-05-30
End: 2022-06-03
Location: Messe Munich

May 30, 2022 - Jun 3, 2022

Messe Munich, Munich, Germany

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When it comes to environmental technologies, waste and raw material management, IFAT is an international leader. The 2020 edition of this major event unfortunately could not take place due to the restrictions and economical challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis. IFAT 2022 now promises to return as a crucial meeting for the industry and host a much-needed gathering of professionals and the latest innovations in the sector.

IFAT offers added value in two key sectors – Water & Sewage and Waste and Secondary Raw Materials. As a business platform it presents exhibitors with excellent opportunities to showcase their cutting-edge products and services to a high-calibre audience with significant decision-making and buying power.

As the industry's leading hub for innovation, IFAT boasts an impressive supporting programme oriented towards the future in the key topics of sustainability, circular economy and resource efficiency. There is also a rich assortment of outdoor demonstrations showcasing the latest technology in action

The IFAT 2022 dates - 30 May to 3 June are expected to attract 140,000+ trade visitors, many of whom will be traveling from abroad. Make sure to secure your stay in Munich early to benefit from the best accommodation offers. Finding the best hotel near Messe Munich that fits your criteria is easy with ExpoBeds’ expert service. Contact us today and we will send you a personalised list of hotels for IFAT 2022.

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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 2022 will run between 30 May and 3 June. The previous fair marked a 7% increase in the number of exhibitors and 4% increase in the number of visitors. The 2022 event will certainly receive more than 3300 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

IFAT 2020 (Cancelled)

Sep, 7 - Sep, 11

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	-	-	-
Visitors	-	-	-

What makes it special

The intense expertise exchange during IFAT 2022 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 2022

A new show dedicated to road construction premiered during the most recent IFAT Munich. 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 2022 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.

The next IFAT Munich was originally supposed to take place in May 2020 and was then postponed to September, but the situation related to the COVID-19 ultimately prompted the organisers to cancel the event. The next edition is IFAT 2022, scheduled for 30 May to 3 June.

quick info

Organiser:	Messe München GmbH
Founded:	1966
Frequency:	every 2 years
Next Edition:	IFAT 2024
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