Stand space application is now open for ITMA 2027. The 7-day exhibition will be held at Messegelaende Hannover, Germany from 16 to 22 September 2027.
Featuring the theme Co-creating the Future of Textiles, the exhibition is expected to bring together global leaders
and innovators to shape the industry’s future.
Following the success of ITMA 2023 in Milan, leading textile and garment machinery
manufacturers are invited to secure their presence early at the industry’s most influential platform
to launch their technologies, forge partnerships and grow their businesses 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, said: “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 exhibition is expected to gross 200,000 square metres and draw over 1,500 exhibitors. Well
known as the Olympics of textile machinery exhibitions, the upcoming edition prepares the industry
to meet new challenges and opportunities amidst tighter sustainability regulations and rapidly
evolving technological developments.
CEMATEX grants
ITMA 2027 will feature 20 product sectors, encompassing the entire textile and garment
manufacturing value chain. One of the sectors is Research and Innovation. Research and
educational institutions applying to exhibit in this sector will be able to leverage a CEMATEX grant
to defray 50 per cent of their participation costs.
CEMATEX will also be providing a grant to fully subsidise the participation of up to 20 young
companies with innovative products and services for the textile industry. Launched in 2023, 15
companies were selected to participate in the Start-Up Valley.
One of the exhibitors, TreeToTextile - a Swedish-based cellulose fibre producer - was delighted
with the outcome of their participation. Ida Alnemo, Head of Application & Sustainability, enthused:
“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.”
