Market · October 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Chillventa 2026 Sets a Record

Chillventa 2026 in Nuremberg concluded with record numbers of exhibitors and visitors. The event confirmed its status as the largest event in the refrigeration equipment and air conditioning industry.

Chillventa 2026 Sets a Record

Recently, Chillventa 2026 concluded in Nuremberg, becoming the largest edition in the event’s history.

  • 1170 exhibitors — 16% more than in 2024

  • More than 36 thousand visitors — an increase of 9% compared to the previous event

  • The figures surpassed even the best results of the pre-pandemic period (2018)

The exhibition also surpassed all achievements of its predecessor — IKK, which was held at the same venue until 2008.

  • Nearly 60% of participants came from outside Germany

  • More than 50 countries worldwide were represented 🌍

  • This international lineup confirmed Chillventa’s status as Europe’s leading platform for the refrigeration equipment and ventilation systems industry

All presentations from the specialized forums were recorded and will soon be available on the Chillventa YouTube channel. In addition, the slide decks will appear in the event planner on the exhibition’s official website, allowing professionals to review the materials at a convenient time.

The next Chillventa exhibition will take place from October 10 to 12, 2028 at Messezentrum Nuremberg. 📅

For comparison of scale, the AirVent exhibition in Moscow in 2026 was attended by about 10,000 people.

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