Germany is a top European training and education innovation hub. Germany will be hosting several of the best trade exhibitions in 2026 that attract influencers, institutions, EdTech vendors, and training professionals from around the world. The events offer unparalleled networking, launching of new products, trend identification, and strategic partnerships. Your trade show booth is more than a booth—it’s your company’s voice on the trade show floor. Choose an expert booth builder in Germany who excels at designing attention-grabbing, strategically cohesive, and experiential exhibition booths for the education and training industry.
If you are a training or education professional, these five trade exhibitions are dates to put in your calendar:
1. Didacta
Date: 10 – 14 March 2026
Venue: Koelnmesse, Cologne
Didacta is the largest education trade show in Europe and a recurring event for all professionals in the learning world. There is every level and sphere represented, from preschool to lifelong education. Publishers, providers of digital platforms, schools, and training facilities are just a few of the participants. The event provides forums, workshops, and expert panels that discuss the current challenges and developments in pedagogy and training. This is where you get to see where education is headed—up close.
2. CCW Conference & Trade Show
Date: 24 – 26 February 2026
Venue: Estrel Congress Center, Berlin
CCW (Call Center World) is not just about learning, though it is crucial for the development of professionals. The global premier event for customer conversation and digital service, CCW is a hub of information on workforce development, customer service training, and communications technologies. It’s an innovation goldmine for employee learning and customer experience for L&D professionals and training tech innovators.
3. LEARNTEC
Date: 05 – 07 May 2026
Venue: Messe Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe
LEARNTEC is Germany’s premier event dedicated entirely to digital learning. Corporate training, academic e-learning, or even blended learning solutions are all covered at LEARNTEC, where industry players and future-savvy startups that are redefining the future of tech-enabled learning congregate. Anticipate VR/AR applications in learning, learning management systems, AI in learning, and digital content creation. The conference agenda is filled with in-depth strategy, implementation, and best practice sessions.
4. World Money Fair
Date: 29 – 31 January 2026
Venue: Estrel Convention Center, Berlin
While not a standard education trade show, the World Money Fair is especially suitable for schools and educators who focus on finance, economics, and vocational training. It is the largest coin and currency trade fair in the world, featuring central banks, mints, and educational displays. The show is used by schools, museums, and training facilities to teach students about financial literacy and to offer information on the history and possible future of money—especially relevant in a world rapidly moving towards electronic money.
5. vocatium
Date: 30 June – 01 July 2026
Venue: XPOST, Cologne
vocatium is Germany’s most targeted education exhibition, reaching students researching careers, universities, and training. Unlike other trade exhibitions, vocatium is founded on a pre-booked meeting model, connecting students with company representatives, university representatives, and vocational school representatives. For schools looking to connect prospective students or apprentices in a meaningful, one-to-one manner, this exhibition offers unparalleled, unencumbered interaction and outreach.