IMEX Frankfurt remains one of the most influential global trade shows for the international meetings and events industry. Poland has confirmed its participation in the upcoming edition, scheduled to take place at Messe Frankfurt from 19–21 May 2026. The acquisition process for Polish exhibitors is coordinated by the Polish Tourism Organisation – Poland Convention Bureau (POT PCB), which is inviting representatives of the MICE sector to join the Polish National Stand.
IMEX Frankfurt in Numbers: Key Insights from 2025
What to expect in 2026? According to official data from IMEX Frankfurt 2025, the event attracted a total of 13,335 participants, including exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. Over 67,000 business meetings were conducted during the show, encompassing both one-to-one appointments and group presentations. The exhibition hosted 2,900 exhibitors, while media coverage was provided by 177 journalists representing 24 countries.
A total of 4,466 buyers from 97 countries attended, including:
- 3,489 hosted buyers
- 977 buyer attendees
The most represented source markets included:
- Germany – 24%
- United States – 11%
- United Kingdom – 10%
- Brazil – 4%
- Mexico – 3%
- Spain – 3%
- Netherlands – 3%
- France – 3%
- Italy – 3%
- Switzerland – 3%
The buyer profile highlights the dominance of event agencies, accounting for 69% of all attendees. Other segments included:
- Corporations – 16%
- Associations – 10%
- Independent planners – 4%
- Public institutions and academia – 1%
In terms of purchasing power, the largest group of buyers managed event budgets ranging from €100,000 to €1 million (32%), followed by: €1–5 million – 28%, Over €10 million – 21%, €5–10 million – 13%
These figures clearly confirm IMEX Frankfurt’s strategic role as a high-value marketplace for the global meetings industry.
Poland at IMEX Frankfurt 2026
As part of its presence at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, the Polish Tourism Organisation will organise the Polish National Stand (70 sqm), designed to showcase Poland’s meetings industry offer to international event organisers.
POT PCB plans to accommodate exhibitors within a structured layout consisting of 13 modules with counters. The allocation of space will follow this distribution:
- 6 places for city and regional Convention Bureaux
- 5 places for professional meeting organisers (PCO/DMC)
- 2 places for congress venues and hotels with a MICE offer
This structure reflects both the available exhibition space and the analysis of meeting effectiveness from previous IMEX editions, particularly in terms of total confirmed meetings achieved at the Polish National Stand. Each exhibitor will receive a dedicated IMEX profile along with access to an individual online appointment diary, enabling pre-scheduled B2B meetings with international buyers ahead of the show.
How to Become an Exhibitor at the Polish Stand at IMEX Frankfurt 2026? Visit this website hpot.gov.pl/pl/pcb/news/akwizycja-na-targi-imex-frankfurt-2026-rozpoczeta
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