Cologne: 27.–30.10.2026 #ORGATEC

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Focus Areas at ORGATEC 2024

ORGATEC 2024 introduces an innovative trade fair concept with a complete restructuring of the hall layout. The "Focus Areas" are located in the center of the hall and offer insights into trends and developments relating to the future of work. Exhibitors presenting products and solutions on the respective focus topic are positioned around these highlight areas. This marketplace concept enables optimized and topic-oriented guidance of visitors, creates an extended exhibition area and offers plenty of space for inspiration and exchange on the design of tomorrow's working world.

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Focus Area #TheCircularHouse

The "CircularHouse" concept developed together with CADEMI at ORGATEC offers a comprehensive insight into the Circular Economy. The focus will be on the topics of "Design & Production", "Service & Services", "Utilization & Business Ideas" and "Logistics & Mobility". Visitors can expect a 500 m², future-oriented world of experience with innovative, circular solutions for the office furnishing industry and beyond. Inspiring keynote speeches, in-depth discussions and a tour through the future of the world of work will present the pioneering impact of circular product, service and business models.

#CircularHouse

Focus Area #CircularBiomaterials

Discover the future of sustainable material technologies at ORGATEC! Visit the Focus Area #CircularBiomaterials and experience innovative solutions such as furniture foams made from seagrass and upholstery fillings made from cattail fibres. Network with experts and find out how you can make your company sustainable.

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Focus Areas #InspiredAugmentedOffice

In the Focus area #InspiredAugmentedOffice, ORGATEC and zgoll GmbH will be presenting specific best-practice examples and trends, from hybrid meetings and spatial computing to the future of mixed and augmented reality in smart work environments. Visitors can experience and photograph this with MR headsets or their own mobile devices, gaining insights into current best practice approaches for hybrid meeting rooms and the future prospects of mixed reality collaboration rooms.

#InspiredAugmentedOffice

#Bauspiel is a groundbreaking collaboration between the integral planning office SSP AG and the art collective freeters for the German Sport University Cologne.

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Focus Area #OfficeXperience

Experience the #OfficeXperience in Hall 8, a live office showcase designed by experts. This unique exhibition offers insights into pioneering focus topics that are deciphered in a cross-industry community. Through get-togethers, guided tours and workshops, trade fair participants can explore the direct added value of a next-gen workspace.

#OfficeXperience

Focus Area #Indoor&OutdoorHospitality

During this year's ORGATEC, the focus will be on indoor and outdoor lounges on the Boulevard Mitte and Boulevard Nord of the Cologne exhibition grounds. High-quality contract furniture manufacturers will be presenting their concepts that improve the quality of stay and hospitality in innovative ways. Discover how these companies use their furniture to shape the atmosphere and increase comfort in indoor and outdoor areas.

#Indoor&OutdoorHospitality

#BlindDate

19 Danish designers have taken part in an anonymous design experiment that ORGATEC has launched together with Danish Design Makers and Målbar. On 22 October 2024, designers and brands will meet for the first time at ORGATEC.

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Diverse event program

In addition to the Focus Areas, groundbreaking conferences, inspiring exhibitions, award ceremonies, and numerous opportunities for personal exchange are part of ORGATEC 2024. Another highlight is the "Wherever Whenever – Work Culture Festival" organized by the Industrial Association for Office and Work Environment (IBA). Halls 6 and 9 will be transformed into an "Event Floor" with inspiring lectures, panel discussions, workshops, experiential spaces, and exhibitions, serving as the central hub for professionals from around the world.

ORGATEC 2024, besides showcasing product innovations, trends, and innovative solutions, promises a comprehensive trade fair experience that actively inspires participants to shape the workplaces of tomorrow.

For an overview of hall occupancy click here!