When was the event founded?

The first edition of LIGNA was held in 1975

What is the "LIGNA" about?

LIGNA – The World of Woodworking is the place to discover innovations, conclude deals and build networks. LIGNA 2023 will return between 15 - 19 May to reunite the international community and serve as a driving force for the woodworking and processing industry. Clearly structured across seven sectors, the exhibition covers all aspects of the primary and secondary wood industries and provides an efficient platform where suppliers and customers can connect seamlessly. LIGNA is not only the place to discover innovations, conclude deals and build networks. Numerous special formats like the Wood Industry Summit and LIGNA.Campus will provide in-depth insight on key industry topics and opportunities to learn directly from the experts. If you are planning to attend the LIGNA 2023 dates, we at ExpoBeds would be happy to help you book an excellent hotel in Hannover. Tell us about your requirements andreceive a free customised LIGNA 2023 hotel offer!

LIGNA 2023

Name: LIGNA
Start: 2023-05-15
End: 2023-05-19
Location: Hannover Fairground

Woodworking Furniture production Agriculture Forestry Horticulture Fisheries Animal breeding Viniculture

May 15, 2023 - May 19, 2023

Hannover Fairground, Hannover, Germany

Messegelande

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The international wood industry holds its premier trade meeting every two years in Hannover. LIGNA – The World of Woodworking is the place to discover innovations, conclude deals and build networks. After a pause in the biennial event cycle due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LIGNA 2023 will return to reunite the international community and serve as a driving force for the woodworking and processing industry.

The LIGNA Hannover 2023 dates – 15 to 19 May – will host more than 1,500 exhibitors and 90,000 trade visitors. Clearly structured across seven sectors, the exhibition covers all aspects of the primary and secondary wood industries and provides an efficient platform where suppliers and customers can connect seamlessly. The unique feature that makes LIGNA unmissable is its live demonstration format that features tools, equipment and even full production lines presented by global market leaders.

LIGNA is not only the place to discover innovations, conclude deals and build networks. The event programme also serves as a reference point for the key topics in the industry. The themes for the upcoming 2023 edition will be digitalisation in the woodworking sector, prefabrication in timber construction and green material processing. Numerous special formats like the Wood Industry Summit and LIGNA.Campus will provide in-depth insight on these topics and opportunities to learn directly from the experts.

If you are planning to attend the LIGNA 2023 dates, we at ExpoBeds would be happy to help you book an excellent hotel in Hannover. With our network of contracted properties with easy access to the Hannover Fairground, we can ensure that you have a comfortable stay during the fair at the most affordable prices. Tell us about your requirements and budget and we will promptly respond with a free customised list of LIGNA 2023 hotels!

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LIGNA, the most important trade fair for the woodworking and timber processing industry, delivers innovative solutions regarding machinery, plant and tools. The event is held once every 2 years in Hannover, Germany. LIGNA 2023 expects more than 1500 companies to present their products across 129,000 sq metres of exhibition area. Over 93,000 visitors will come to Hanover Fairground to meet them and explore the latest trends. About 96% of them will be trade professionals.

Who can you meet there

LIGNA is the meeting point for technological leaders and key decision-makers in the wood processing industry. Exhibitors include manufacturers and suppliers of machinery and equipment for forestry, wood processing and timber production, sawmill technologies and solutions for decentralised energy. The show also has a global pull, with each edition drawing 40,000 international visitors from more than 100 countries.

Past editions

LIGNA 2021 (Cancelled)

Sep, 27 - Oct, 1

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	-	-	-
Visitors	-	-	-

LIGNA 2019

May, 27 - May, 31

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	1,528	551	977
Visitors	90,096	48,922	41,174

LIGNA 2017

May, 22 - May, 26

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	1,520	624	896
Visitors	92,881	49,598	43,283

What makes it special

Divided into 7 categories, the LIGNA showcase encompasses the full range of the primary and secondary wood supply sectors. An unmissable highlight of the exhibition are the spectacular live demonstrations of tools and machinery, as well as thrilling competitions like the German Logging Championship and the Lower Saxony Crane Driving Championships.

What is new for LIGNA 2023

Each edition of LIGNA Hannover is dominated by 3 major topics reflecting the latest advancements in woodworking. For LIGNA 2023 these topics are: Woodworking Transformation – presenting the applications of robotics, building information modeling and AR/VR in the industry; Prefab Building Processes – focused on the development and opportunities in timber construction; and Bio-economy – dedicated to the economic and technological innovations arising for timber as a key renewable resource.

Quick info

Organiser:	Deutsche Messe AG
Founded:	1975
Frequency:	every 2 years
Next Edition:	LIGNA 2025
Sectors:	Woodworking \| Furniture production \| Agriculture \| Forestry \| Horticulture \| Fisheries \| Animal breeding \| Viniculture
Website:	LIGNA
Visitors:	Tickets for LIGNA
Exhibitors:	Exhibitor registration

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Important facts

1500+ LIGNA exhibitors in 2019
50 represented countries
125,000+ sq m of exhibition area
90,000+ visitors in total
40,000+ international visitors

Next editions

LIGNA 2025

Dates are not known yet

Hannover Fairground

Trade fair location

Hannover Fairground

Messegelande, Hannover, Germany

Coordinates: 52.32742 , 9.80515

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