Applications are now open for stand space at ITMA 2027, which will take place from 16 to 22 September 2027 at Messegelände Hannover, Germany. The 7-day exhibition, themed “Co-creating the Future of Textiles”, will gather global leaders and innovators to shape the next era of the textile industry.
Following the success of ITMA 2023 in Milan, textile and garment machinery manufacturers are encouraged to secure their space early at the industry’s most influential platform for launching technologies, building partnerships, and expanding business worldwide.
Alex Zucchi, President of CEMATEX (owner of ITMA), said: “In 2027, ITMA returns to Hanover after 36 years. More than a platform for the promotion of innovative technologies, it is a turning point in the textile industry. As we evolve from Industry 4.0 to 5.0, we’re not just automating, we’re humanising technology. Together, we’ll accelerate the shift towards a circular economy – one that is built on collaboration, innovation and regeneration.”
Dr. Janpeter Horn, Chairperson of VDMA Textile Machinery Association, added: “We expect to have a strong presence of VDMA companies as our members are excited that ITMA will be staged in Germany after a long break. Supported by Hanover’s best-in-class exhibition infrastructure, ITMA 2027 will be an excellent platform for them to launch their latest innovations, focusing on efficiency, automation, digitalisation and sustainability.”
The upcoming exhibition is projected to cover 200,000 sqm and host over 1,500 exhibitors. Known as the Olympics of textile machinery exhibitions, ITMA 2027 will prepare the industry to face new challenges and opportunities amid stricter sustainability regulations and fast-paced technological progress.
Applications can be made via www.itma.com.
CEMATEX Grants:
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The Research & Innovation sector offers institutions a grant covering 50% of participation costs.
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Up to 20 innovative start-ups will receive full subsidies for participation under the Start-Up Valley program. In 2023, 15 companies benefited, including Swedish cellulose fibre producer TreeToTextile. Ida Alnemo, Head of Application & Sustainability at TreeToTextile, said: “ITMA has been a great platform for future collaboration needed to scale breakthrough innovations like ours, to make a positive change in the textile industry in offering better fibres to all.”
