Review of IMEX 2026 in Frankfurt: Dresden impresses the international event industry
- Dresden Convention Service
Just the countdown to IMEX 2026 - and it's already time to wait until next year.
From May 19 to 21, 2026, Dresden once again presented itself at IMEX in Frankfurt - one of the world's most important trade fairs for the meetings, events and incentive industry. Three intensive days full of inspiring encounters, new perspectives and international exchange lie behind us.
Year after year, IMEX brings together thousands of event planners and industry experts from all over the world. With several thousand exhibitors, the trade fair offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments, trends and innovative ideas relating to business events.
This year, we were particularly pleased to collaborate with First Class Concept, who enriched our stand as co-exhibitors. The Dresden-based company has stood for first-class event and location management for over 20 years. Its portfolio includes individual event concepts with its own locations such as the OSTRADOME, the OSTRASTUDIOS, the STROMWERK in Kraftwerk Mitte and the Kurländer Palais - complemented by catering and entertainment. Whether it's impressive in-house formats such as the Dresden Castle Night, the Worlds of Indulgence or the "Mafia Mia" dinner show, the team always creates special experiences that will be remembered.
Our stand has been redesigned this year to reflect the IMEX 2026 focus theme "Design Matters". Bright, intense colors, natural materials and a modern design created an inviting atmosphere. Attention was paid not only to the visual appearance, but also to the sustainable aspect: apart from wood as a material, existing stand elements were recycled and reused.
This quickly developed into a meeting place for intensive discussions, new contacts and a warm reunion with long-standing partners. The consistently positive feedback as well as the large number of valuable discussions are optimistic and reinforce the commitment to continue positioning Dresden internationally as a strong destination for congresses and business events.
Thank you for three inspiring days
We take valuable discussions, new impulses and great encounters back to the Elbe - and say thank you to the team of First Class Concept, to all contributors and to the visitors who experienced and helped shape Dresden at IMEX in Frankfurt 2026.
And we are already looking forward to seeing you again in Dresden.