2026
February 6-9, 2026
Creativeworld | Frankfurt, Germany
Creativeworld is the world’s most important trade fair for the international hobby, craft and artists’ supplies sector and an inspiring treasure chest for the creative community.
www.creativeworld.messefrankfurt.com
February 6-10, 2026
Ambiente | Frankfurt, Germany
As the leading international consumer goods trade fair, Ambiente tracks every change in the market. The Dining, Living and Giving areas meet the needs of retailers as well as commercial end users. Ambiente offers a unique breadth of supplies, equipment, concepts and solutions. The fair showcases a great diversity of products for different living spaces and style directions. It opens up many possibilities by defining and homing in on tomorrow’s major themes: Sustainability, Lifestyle and Design, New Work, Future Retail and Digital Expansion of Trade.
www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com
March 3-6, 2026
EISENWARENMESSE 2026 | Cologne, Germany
The world’s leading trade fair for the hardware industry brings together all the key industry players in one place. More than 3,200 exhibitors from all over the world will present their latest products and innovations – from tools and accessories to building and DIY supplies, fittings, fixings and fastening technology.
www.eisenwarenmesse.com
March 8-10, 2026
IBS New York | New York, New York
See and test the quality of beauty products before making a purchasing decision at the International Beauty Show in New York. Salon professionals flock to this event to stock up on their high-end product needs and check on the latest developments in the beauty industry.
www.ibsnewyork.com
March 10-12, 2026
The Inspired Home Show | Chicago, Illinois
North America’s largest housewares trade show! We connect not only buyer to seller, but also product to lifestyle and the industry to the consumer mindset. Every year, more than 52,000 home and housewares professionals from more than 130 countries converge upon Chicago to discover new housewares products and industry trends, meet face-to-face with executives from top retail and manufacturer brands, and gain the insights, leads and exposure to jump-start a successful year.
www.theinspiredhomeshow.com
March 30-April 2, 2026
NHS: Concept to Commerce | Las Vegas
NHS: Concept to Commerce will focus entirely on the modern product-development pipeline—from early-stage design and emerging brands to retail buyers and investors searching for the next breakout item. With private-label programs growing across major retailers, the event aims to streamline procurement and introduce a direct path for entrepreneurs to accelerate market readiness and secure partnerships.
www.nhsconcepttocommerce.com
March 26-29, 2026
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna | Bologna, Italy
As the most influential global event dedicated to all facets of the beauty industry, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has been a landmark event for more than 50 years.
www.cosmoprof.com
March 24-27, 2026
ABMA Annual Convention | Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
The American Brush Manufacturer Association’s 109th Annual Convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico.
www.abma.org/convention/
April 14-17, 2026
Interclean Amsterdam | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Join us for a four-day journey of forward-thinking, doing business with leading manufacturers and meeting industry professionals from all over the world.
www.intercleanshow.com/amsterdam
April 20-22, 2026
ISA26 | Cleveland, Ohio
ISA26 is designed for professionals across the industrial supply channel, including distributors, manufacturers, industrial manufacturers’ representatives (IMRs), and service providers. Attendees range from C-suite executives to sales, marketing, HR, and IT professionals.
www.isapartners.org
May 17-19, 2026
Creativation by NAMTA 2026 | St. Louis, Missouri
The can’t-miss trade show for the creative materials industry. Creativation brings together fine art and craft materials suppliers, retailers, and creative professionals.
www.namta.org/creativation-by-namta
June 23-25, 2026
National Painting and Decorating Show | NEC Birmingham, UK
The National Painting and Decorating Show is the industry’s biggest annual UK event held at Ricoh Arena. If you use, sell, stock or specify P&D products, the exhibition is one you can’t afford to miss.
www.paintshow.co.uk
September 14-19, 2026
IMTS | Chicago, Illinois
As the largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show draws the innovators, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired, and find new solutions.
www.imts.com
September 23-24, 2026
66th FEIBP Annual Congress | Lyon, France
The Annual Congress of the European Brushware Federation is a great opportunity to meet fellow manufacturers, contact suppliers and receive up-to-date information on the brush industry in Europe.
www.eurobrush.com
October 12-16, 2026
Fakuma | Friedrichshafen, Germany
The world’s leading trade event for industrial plastics processing where approximately 1,500 exhibitors present their international range of products and services. Fakuma offers a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies.
www.fakuma-messe.de
October 28-30, 2026
Interclean Shanghai | Shanghai, China
Join thousands of professionals at Interclean Shanghai 2024, China’s only dedicated professional cleaning and hygiene trade show. Network, gain insight and learn about the latest innovative products from top industry experts and professionals from across China and beyond. Interclean Shanghai is part of the renowned Interclean brand – the world’s largest cleaning and hygiene platform.
www.intercleanshow.com/china
November 17-19, 2026
ISSA Show North America | Las Vegas, Nevada
Staying up to date on the latest trends and solutions for cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention and pursuing accreditation, training, and certification helps us further evolve the industry and change the way the world views cleaning.
www.issashow.com
November 6-8, 2026
DIY CON | Dallas, Texas
An immersive, creator-driven event tailored to the booming community of DIYers, makers, and hands-on home-project enthusiasts. The show will combine workshops, tool demonstrations, consumer exhibits, and creator-led sessions that highlight one of the fastest-expanding segments in the home improvement category.
2027
May 5-6, 2027
International Hardware Fair Italy | Milan, Bergamo
International Hardware Fair Italy is the major event in Italy for the national and European market that will attract a professional audience for two days of b2b meetings. An international trade fair, in an ideal setting, to present the latest innovations and forge valuable contacts with new business partners.
www.hardwarefair-italy.com
May 11-13, 2027
MTS East | West Springfield, Massachusetts
The Manufacturing Technology Series East is part of the Manufacturing Technology Series – bringing together strategic events under one umbrella. The Manufacturing Technology Series creates a consistent platform to ensure an unparalleled experience, bringing decision-makers from diverse industries together with leading suppliers of advanced manufacturing technology, equipment and tooling.
east.mtseries.com
CIBRUSH | Shanghai, China
China International Brush Making Industry Exhibition (CIBRUSH) is organized by Beijing HJT International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and China Sundry Articles Industry Association. It is an international and professional exhibition for the brush manufacturing industry and one of the brush industry exhibitions in the world. CIBRUSH is held in Shanghai and Shenzhen every two years, based in China and serving the global brush-making industry!
www.cibrush.com
2028
May 16-18, 2028
World Brush Expo | Ghent, Belgium
The premier international brush industry show. The event is a celebration of creativity, innovation and the thriving brush community. Brush manufacturers, component suppliers, equipment professionals, and businesses from around the globe gather to experience the latest trends, products and technologies in the brush world.
www.worldbrushexpo.com