The Messe Frankfurt and IMEX have extended their cooperation agreement for another five years. Until 2030, IMEX Frankfurt will continue to take place at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds as the world’s leading trade show for the meetings and events industry.

“We are delighted to have concluded a new multi‑year agreement with Messe Frankfurt for the period from 2026 to 2030,” says Mark Mulligan, IMEX’s Director of Operations. “The IMEX story began here in Frankfurt more than 20 years ago with our very first show. In close collaboration with the Messe Frankfurt team and other partners in the city, we have built and developed IMEX into a pioneering, innovative, and sustainable catalyst for the global events industry.”

Michael Biwer, Vice President Guest Events at Messe Frankfurt, adds: “Our long-standing cooperation with IMEX shows what is possible through partnership. Here in Frankfurt, we create an environment that offers international event organizers the best conditions for exchange, development, and sustainable growth.”

IMEX has been held annually at the Frankfurt exhibition grounds since 2003. At IMEX 2025, the event welcomed 13,000 international visitors to Frankfurt, including more than 4,000 buyers for meetings and events, and 2,900 exhibitors from around the world. Messe Frankfurt itself plays a distinctive dual role at IMEX — both as the host venue and as an exhibitor.

This year, IMEX will take place from 19 to 21 May in Halls 8 and 9. In line with Frankfurt am Main being named World Design Capital 2026, the central IMEX talking point will be “Design Matters.” Exhibitors and trade visitors from around the world can look forward to inspiring ideas, networking opportunities, and a wide range of educational sessions.