ORGATEC 2026 – Cologne, Germany

What to expect

ORGATEC 2026 is the leading international trade fair for the modern working world and contemporary workspaces, recognized globally as the top event for office furniture, workplace design and contract furnishing. The event has been held since 1953 and takes place every two years at Koelnmesse in Cologne, bringing together international suppliers, buyers and decision-makers around workplace design, office furniture and work culture.

Visitors can expect more than 686 exhibitors from 35 countries and over 76,443 trade visitors in recent editions, with exhibition space of 103,151 sqm and over 1 million square feet to walk across five halls. The organizers caution attendees to pace themselves and wear comfortable footwear as aisles are not carpeted, with comfortable seating and lounge areas along the ORGATEC Boulevard to relax or network.

The focus for 2026 is The Future of Work, with themes including multi-generational working, productivity and design, sustainability, ergonomics and wellness, teamworking and integration of physical and technological workplace. The fair presents integrated solutions and comprehensive concepts for everything connected with the office as a working and living environment, from cutting-edge furnishings and workplace solutions to technology-driven design and workforce strategies.

A special highlight is the exhibition ORGATEC 2026 presents the Eames Pavilion System by Kettal in collaboration with the Eames Office, which will examine how the architectural principles of Charles and Ray Eames continue to influence flexible spaces. In addition, Design Post Köln will assume a dual role, being incorporated into both ORGATEC and idd cologne.

Event dates

Event Name: ORGATEC 2026 – Cologne, Germany
Official Website: https://www.orgatec.com/
Venue: Koelnmesse GmbH, Messeplatz 1, D-50679 Cologne, Germany
Event Dates: October 27–30, 2026
Event Format: International trade fair, traders only, live exhibition
Cycle: Every 2 years
Opening Hours: Daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Organizer: KoelnMesse GmbH
Contact: +49 180 6 858368, orgatec@visitor.koelnmesse.de
Co-located Event: idd cologne – premium interior design event from October 27–31, 2026
First Event: 1953

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Venue & exhibition site

The venue for ORGATEC 2026 is Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany, one of the largest exhibition complexes in Europe with about a dozen distinct multi-level buildings called Halls linked by a Boulevard that has both indoor and outdoor segments.

The exhibition space extends across all the new Northern Halls 6, 7, 8 and 9 as well as Halls 10.1, 10.2 and 11.2 of the Southern Halls, occupying total gross exhibition space of around 130,000 sqm. All halls can be accessed via the Trade Fair Boulevard, a central connecting axis between halls and entrances, linking halls just like a shopping mall.

The fairground can be accessed via entrances South, East and North. All halls and entrances are linked to the Boulevard. The site offers business centers, gastronomy, wireless internet and conference facilities. The ORGATEC Boulevard itself serves as central communication axis with lounges and meeting points.

Design Post Köln at Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 22a will serve as additional exhibition location, complementing ORGATEC while providing the heart of the urban-only concept for idd cologne.

Full exhibition programme

The full exhibition programme at ORGATEC 2026 offers a comprehensive programme with a distinct focus on high-end workspace and contract topics, plus premium residential experiences via idd cologne.

Programme highlights:

• ORGATEC Office: Office, Meeting and Work Areas in Halls 6, 7, 8 – focus on agile working, collaboration zones, acoustic solutions.
• ORGATEC Contract: Office and Contract in Halls 9, 10.1, 10.2 Nord North – contract furnishing for public and professional spaces.
• ORGATEC Space and Mobile: Hospitality in public professional spaces and supporting technology in Halls 10.1, 10.2 Süd South.
• Special Exhibition Eames Pavilion System by Kettal: In Hall 10.2, exploring design history and contemporary flexible architecture.
• Design Post Programme: Dual role as official element of both ORGATEC and idd cologne, featuring curated interior design brands.
• Themed Tours: Mensch&Büro-Akademie and German Institute for Modern Office Work DIMBA will offer free guided tours visiting selected exhibitors for practical knowledge and solutions.

Early bird discount phase for 2026 ended four months earlier than for 2024, showing high registration figures already.

Featured brands & designers

ORGATEC brings together renowned manufacturers, designers, service providers and much more. While recent edition felt scaled-down with absence of some Italian brands and major American names traditionally trendsetters, the 2026 edition records high registration.

Expected brands and exhibitors include:

• Seating and ergonomics: Interstuhl, Klöber, Köhl, Sedus Stoll, Palmberg, Kinnarps, Narbutas International, Nowy Styl, Sihoo showcasing next-generation ergonomic office chairs, Thors Design.
• Design furniture: Vitra, Steelcase, Herman Miller, Knoll, Muuto, NORR11, Pedrali, lapalma, Prostoria doo, Quadrifoglio, Inclass Designworks.
• Acoustics and pods: Framery of Finland with alliance partnership, Object Carpet, molo.
• Lighting and technology: Belux, Herbert Waldmann, Novus Dahle, GoBright.
• Contract and hospitality: Anker, Assmann, JAB, JOS+ Vonk, Kastel, Mobel Linea, Reiss, Ahrend.

Spanish exhibitors and other international manufacturers from 35 countries will present novelties. Exhibitors like Vitra invariably come across as go-to stand when it comes to understanding workplace trends.

Furniture & interior collections

Furniture and interior collections at ORGATEC span the entire spectrum of modern working environments.

Collections include:

• Office furniture systems: Desking systems like Forward system based on post and beam units allowing grid creation, Abak desking system with simple core components, height-adjustable desks, benching solutions.
• Seating: Ergonomic office chairs with multiple degrees of freedom adjustment, collaborative seating, reception seating such as Avera clearly Eames-inspired, Panton Chair recreated in plastic, Eames Plastic Chair in polypropylene.
• Meeting and work areas: Modular meeting rooms, phone booths, acoustic pods, conference tables with integrated media technology.
• Contract and hospitality: Furnishing for public spaces, hotel lobbies, airports, educational institutions.
• Flooring, acoustic, light, media: Comprehensive solutions for lighting design, acoustic panels, flooring systems and conference technology.
• Sustainable materials: Cardboard furniture concepts, recycled plastics, timber from sustainable forestry.

Products are presented in Halls 6 through 11, with higher quality commercial furniture space traditionally in Halls 10 and 11.

Exhibition halls & sections

Exhibition halls and sections at ORGATEC are organized by theme to guide visitors through over 1 million square feet.

• Halls 6, 7, 8: Office – Meeting and Work Areas. Focus on open office, agile work, collaboration.
• Halls 9, 10.1, 10.2 Nord North: Office and Contract. Focus on corporate headquarters, executive offices.
• Halls 10.1, 10.2 Süd South and 11.2: Contract – Hospitality in public professional spaces and supporting technology. Focus on hospitality, education, public buildings.
• Hall 10.2 Special Area: Eames Pavilion System exhibition by Kettal in collaboration with Eames Office.
• Design Post Köln: Additional exhibition location complementing ORGATEC with curated design brands, heart of urban-only concept for idd cologne.
• Boulevard: Central spine connecting all halls with lounges, meeting points and gastronomy.

Visitors can sort exhibitors by product category or geography and request exhibitor meetings via online platform.

Talks, presentations & workshops

Talks, presentations and workshops at ORGATEC provide pioneering inspiration and best-practice approaches for decision-makers and procurement managers from all relevant planning disciplines including human resources, interior design, construction, contract furnishing and facility management.

Programme includes keynote speeches on future of work, panel discussions on sustainability and circular economy, and practical workshops on workplace strategy, hybrid work and ergonomics. The Mensch&Büro-Akademie offers free themed tours with selected exhibitors, providing practical knowledge.

Workplace insight topics include long hours, changing postures, next-generation ergonomic solutions and technology integration. Exhibitors such as Sihoo invite media, designers, distributors, corporate buyers and partners to explore ergonomic solutions and discuss partnerships.

All presentations are held in congress areas along the Boulevard and in hall-specific forums, with simultaneous translation in English and German.

Ticket types & visitor access

Ticket types and visitor access for ORGATEC are structured for traders only. Admittance type is traders only, with business proof recommended.

Based on official information, tickets are priced at EURO 105 per person for all show days, which includes free access to public transportation. Converted to USD, pricing is as follows.

• Day Ticket Trade Visitor: USD 60.00 advance online, valid for one day.
• Full Show Ticket All Days: USD 114.00. Based on EURO 105 per person for all show days, includes free access to public transportation via VRS network.
• Reduced Ticket Students and Trainees: USD 35.00 upon presentation of valid ID.
• Group Ticket 10+ Persons: USD 54.00 per person for full duration.

Registration page is Ticketshop at ORGATEC official website. Tickets can be ordered online via www.ORGATEC.com for a fee. Exhibitor passes can be ordered online for EUR 350 per co-exhibitor and EUR 1,850 per main exhibitor, converted to USD 380.00 and USD 2,007.00 respectively.

Ninety percent of trade visitors buy tickets online in advance to avoid queuing.

VIP & professional access

VIP and professional access at ORGATEC offers enhanced networking and meeting facilities.

VIP benefits include:

• Business Club: Premium lounge along Boulevard with catering, business services and quiet meeting areas.
• Press Center: Located near Hall 6, with workstations and press conferences.
• Exhibitor Meeting Service: Online platform to sort 700 exhibitors from 35 countries by product category or geography and request meetings.
• Design Post Access: Shuttle service between Koelnmesse and Design Post Köln for VIP ticket holders.

Professional access is granted to architects, interior designers, workplace planners, facility managers, HR managers, corporate real estate managers and procurement specialists.

Exhibitor list

Exhibitor list for ORGATEC 2026 will include over 600 exhibitors offering exhibition space of 120,000 square metres bursting with inspiring ideas.

Confirmed and expected exhibitors:

• Ahrend, Anker, Assmann, Belux, Herbert Waldmann, Inclass Designworks, Interstuhl, JAB, JOS+ Vonk, Kastel, Kinnarps, Klöber, Köhl, lapalma, Mobel Linea, molo, Muuto, Narbutas International, NORR11, Novus Dahle, Nowy Styl, Object Carpet, Palmberg, Pedrali, Prostoria doo, Quadrifoglio, Reiss, Sedus Stoll, Thors Design.
• Lighting and tech: TRILUX, GoBright, Novus.
• Ergonomics: Sihoo, Interstuhl, Klöber.
• International collectives: Spanish exhibitors via Mueble de España, German, Dutch, Scandinavian and Asian manufacturers.

Last event recorded 563 to 686 exhibitors depending on count method, with high internationality.

Product launches & new collections

Product launches and new collections at ORGATEC focus on innovations for the challenging task of designing work environments of today and tomorrow.

Highlights include next-generation ergonomic office chairs with changing postures support, acoustic pods with alliance partnerships, sustainable furniture made from recycled materials, smart office technology integrating lighting, air quality and occupancy sensors, and flexible pavilion systems inspired by Eames architectural legacy.

Vitra traditionally takes over an entire hall filling it with products by 12 brands and small tech startups. Expect launches in acoustic privacy, hybrid collaboration furniture and circular economy concepts.

Event rules

Event rules for ORGATEC ensure professional atmosphere.

• Admittance: Traders only, proof of business activity may be requested, minimum age 16.
• Badge policy: Personalized badge must be worn visibly, non-transferable.
• Photography: Commercial photography requires accreditation, private photography allowed without flash.
• Footwear: Comfortable footwear strongly recommended as aisles are not carpeted and there are 5 halls with over 1 million square feet.
• Sustainability: Waste separation and eco-friendly stand construction encouraged under Koelnmesse sustainability programme.

First-aid stations, cloakrooms and business centers available at all entrances.

How to get there

Koelnmesse is centrally located in Cologne and easily accessible by car, train, airplane and public transport.

By train: Arrival by train to ORGATEC is recommended. Köln Messe/Deutz station for high-speed trains is located directly next to exhibition grounds. DB event-offers provide attractive prices lowest entry from EUR 16.19, flexible combination with BahnCard benefits and sustainability guaranteed with 100 percent renewable power. Contact DB service team for assistance.

By car: Koelnmesse is quickly and directly accessible from highway. Ten motorways linked with motorway ring around Cologne lead directly to fair grounds without crossroads or traffic lights. Use NUNAV Navigation via Koelnmesse app.

By airplane: Cologne-Bonn Airport approx 15 km from venue, Düsseldorf Airport approx 60 km and Frankfurt Airport approx 180 km with direct train connections to Köln Messe/Deutz station.

Visa support for trade fair participants from countries requiring visa is available via official letter of invitation from Koelnmesse.

Public transport & parking

Public transport ticket is included in full show ticket, offering free access to public transportation via VRS network of Rhine-Sieg transport system.

Public transport stops:

• Entrance South: Suburban train stop Köln Messe/Deutz numbers S6, S11, S12, S13 and tram and underground stop Köln Messe/Deutz Underground numbers 1 and 9
• Entrances East, West, North: Tram and underground stop numbers 3 and 4

Parking: Multi-storey car parks P1 to P21 around Koelnmesse, limited capacity during peak days. Park and Ride facilities at city outskirts with direct tram connection. Exhibitor logistics via separate truck entrance with time-slot management.

Shuttle buses operate between Koelnmesse and Design Post Köln during event.

Accommodation areas

Accommodation areas around Cologne offer wide range for trade fair visitors.

Recommended areas:

• Deutz and Messe vicinity: Directly adjacent to Koelnmesse, 5 to 15 minutes walk to Entrance South, business hotels ideal for early meetings.
• City Center / Altstadt: Historic center with Cologne Cathedral, numerous Romanesque churches, museums, parks and gardens, 10 minutes via tram lines 1 and 9.
• Ehrenfeld and Belgisches Viertel: Trendy districts with boutique hotels, close to Entrance North via lines 3 and 4.
• Airport area Cologne-Bonn: Convenient for international travelers.

Early booking via official hotel booking portal is recommended, as ORGATEC attracts over 76,000 trade visitors and hotels fill quickly.

Accessibility

Koelnmesse is fully accessible for visitors with mobility impairments, offering step-free access to Halls 6 to 11.2 via lifts and ramps, accessible toilets on all levels, reserved parking close to entrances and wheelchair rental on request.

For visitors with hearing or visual impairments, guided tours and assistance services can be requested in advance via orgatec@visitor.koelnmesse.de. All entrances have tactile guidance systems and induction loops in congress halls.

Assistance dogs are permitted throughout venue. Staff at information counters provide support for accessible navigation between halls and Design Post.

Previous year’s highlights

Previous year’s highlights show ORGATEC has established itself as one of most important events in industry, attracting manufacturing companies, retailers and interior design experts from all around world.

Last event recorded superficial area 103,151 sqm, visitors 76,443 and exhibitors 563, with frequency every 2 years. Other counts report 686 exhibitors and high internationality on visitors side.

Highlights included future of work installations, sustainable office concepts and acoustic solutions. Despite scaled-down feel with absence of some major brands traditionally trendsetters, event offered positive results with strong focus on interaction and teamwork between departments. Organizers noted need to spend time with exhibitors and use comfortable seating along ORGATEC Boulevard.

Official tickets & registration

Official tickets and registration are only available via official website https://www.orgatec.com/ and Ticketshop ORGATEC. Registration page allows purchase of trade visitor tickets priced at EURO 105 per person for all show days including free access to public transportation, converted to USD 114.00.

Tickets include free use of VRS public transport network over period of fair in 2nd class, valid with photo identification and admission ticket. Online purchase recommended to avoid queuing.

For larger groups, request rooms via hotel booking portal. For support contact +49 180 6 858368 or orgatec@visitor.koelnmesse.de.