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From 29 January to 2 February 2027, experience the latest trends in the consumer goods industry first-hand in Frankfurt. 

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28 Oct 2026

From Bretz and Loewe to Thonet: a curated world of design in Hall 3.1

High-quality furniture, lighting, textiles and comprehensive interior design concepts: in Hall 3.1, Ambiente offers a coherent, carefully curated range for retail, Hospitality Interiors and Contract Business. With new exhibitors such as Bretz and Thonet in Interior Looks, alongside Loewe in the wider Interior Design product segment, the international line-up of brands gains further distinction.
21 Oct 2026

Ambiente Dining 2027: Strong brands, shorter distances

BHS tabletop, Bonna, RAK Porcelain, Rösle, Rosenthal, Vista Alegre, Villeroy & Boch and Zwiesel Fortessa: Ambiente 2027 brings together an international array of brands spanning tableware, kitchenware and hospitality. The Fiskars Group further strengthens the Dining offering with brands including Georg Jensen, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford and Wedgwood. For trade buyers, this means a high-calibre mix of brands, shorter distances and a wealth of business opportunities.
15 Oct 2026

Ambiente Giving: spotlight on new design ideas in Hall 4.2

Creative gift ideas, exquisite stationery and surprising design products: Urban Gifts, Stationery & School in Hall 4.2 welcomes exciting new exhibitors, including Gangzai Design, Gmund, Kamoi Kakoshi, Printworks Sweden, Studio ROOF and The Pepin Press. Around 300 international exhibitors from 35 countries make the hall a source of inspiration for distinctive product ranges in specialist retail, wholesale, concept stores, and museum shops.
13 Oct 2026

Why AI recommends your competitors – but not you

Artificial intelligence is changing how people search for products – and, with it, how purchasing decisions are made. But why do some companies appear in recommendations from ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI tools while others do not? This is exactly where the next online event hosted by Messe Frankfurt’s consumer goods fairs comes in. On 28 October 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. CET, GEO expert Maurice Marinelli will use practical examples to show how companies can improve their visibility in AI-generated answers.

7 Oct 2026

Design talent wanted: Apply for Ambiente Talents by 26 October

Calling all young product designers: Ambiente is looking for innovative concepts and products in Interior Design as well as Tableware & Accessories. Applications for the Ambiente Talents 2027 support programme are open until 26 October. Apply now and seize the opportunity to gain international visibility and make valuable industry contacts - the perfect way to kick-start your career in the consumer goods industry.
30 Sept 2026

Compass Talks 2027: New perspectives for the future of the global consumer goods industry

Where is the global consumer goods market heading – and what will determine future success? On 28 January 2027, one day before Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld open, the Compass Talks will once again bring together international decision-makers from industry, retail, politics and the media in Frankfurt.

15 Sept 2026

Consumer Goods Market Monitor: Understanding tomorrow’s market today

How are the markets for kitchen and household products developing? Which sales channels and product groups are gaining momentum – and what can be expected in the coming months? The Consumer Goods Market Monitor from Conzoom Solutions provides the answers. Published quarterly, the industry report is aimed primarily at manufacturers in this segment, as well as retailers and wholesalers.
2 Sept 2026

Ambiente Trends 27+: Coexistence celebrates the energising power of coming together

How can different styles coexist on equal terms and enrich one another? Under the guiding theme Coexistence, the Ambiente Trends 27+ celebrate the joy of coexistence rather than an either-or approach. The three Ambiente Trends 2027 are clear + lovely, structural + emotive and noble + fancy . The three style worlds translate key trends from design, art, fashion and lifestyle into tangible inspiration for the trade and will be staged at Ambiente 2027 in Frankfurt am Main from 29 January to 2 February, featuring selected products from exhibitors.
2 Sept 2026

Hosted by Colour: Ambiente Designer 2027 Raw Color shapes the Interior Design & Architecture Hub

Colour is the most visually impactful design element in spaces: it influences how we perceive interior design, how we find our way and how we experience atmosphere. This is precisely where Daniera ter Haar and Christoph Brach of Raw Color come in. The internationally renowned design studio from Eindhoven puts colour at the heart of its work and, as Ambiente Designer 2027, is designing the Interior Design & Architecture Hub in Hall 3.1.
2 Sept 2026

Latest Industry Index: Global uncertainties are placing an increasing burden on businesses

The second round of the Industry Index survey conducted by IFH KÖLN and Messe Frankfurt shows that, whilst the global business climate has remained largely unchanged overall compared with the first round and remains at a subdued level, the factors causing pressure have shifted significantly. In particular, global uncertainties, rising production and procurement costs, as well as tariffs and trade restrictions, are putting companies under increasing pressure.
2 Sept 2026

Ambiente 2027: New Perspectives for Lifestyle and Business

Challenging times call for new perspectives: As the world’s leading consumer goods trade fair, Ambiente is consistently advancing its three lifestyle areas Dining, Living and Giving. Under the motto “The next move in Lifestyle”, Ambiente will provide fresh impetus for retail, hospitality and the international contract business in 2027.
2 Sept 2026

Frankfurt 2027: Shaping Markets Together

Geopolitical uncertainty, trade conflicts and mounting cost pressures are challenging the global consumer goods industry more than ever – as confirmed by the latest Industry Index from IFH KÖLN and Messe Frankfurt. Against this backdrop, Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld remain the international one-stop shop for industry, trade and commercial buyers.
27 Aug 2026

Ambiente 2027: New Design Encounters and strong partners for international project business

To bring industry professionals together in a targeted way, Ambiente 2027 is joining forces with strong partners in the Interior Design segment in Hall 3.1. A high-calibre programme of talks at the Academy of the Interior Design & Architecture Hub, Guided Tours and – new – the Design Encounters for curated matchmaking organized by World-Architects create new business contacts for the interior and furniture industry and open up additional opportunities in the international project business.
11 Aug 2026

World Design Capital Frankfurt 2026: 25 Years of Ambiente Talents – Ten Design Positions from the Rhine-Main Region at the Museum Angewandte Kunst

From 1 to 13 September 2026, the Museum Angewandte Kunst (MAK) will present the special exhibition Ambiente: 25 Years of Talents – Local Perspectives. As part of World Design Capital Frankfurt RheinMain 2026, ten former Ambiente Talents from the Rhine-Main region will showcase selected works. The exhibition will open on 1 September in the presence of participating designers.
30 Jul 2026

Yvonne Engelmann: “International connections don’t happen by chance.”

The interior design and furniture industry is undergoing profound change. Companies are looking for new markets, new target groups and international business opportunities. How is Ambiente further developing its offering for the interior design sector? Three questions for Yvonne Engelmann, Director Ambiente Living & Giving.
27 May 2026

Global Industry Index enters its second round: Between AI potential and geopolitical pressure

Is AI really the game changer for the consumer goods industry? How are companies worldwide responding to geopolitical uncertainty, new tariff regimes and increasing regulatory requirements? The second Global Industry Index by IFH COLOGNE and Messe Frankfurt takes a closer look at current developments in international consumer goods markets – highlighting both challenges and opportunities.

6 May 2026

Ambiente Trends 26+ go on a global tour – with stops in Tokyo, São Paulo and Shanghai

The Ambiente Trends 26+ are being rolled out internationally: following their premiere at the world’s leading trade fair in Frankfurt, the trend worlds brave, light and solid, developed by the experts from Stilbüro bora.herke.palmisano, will now be showcased at three selected Conzoom Circle trade fairs.
30 Apr 2026

Interior Looks accessible year-round: digital showroom is live

Interior Looks – the curated area for furniture and interior design at Ambiente – is now accessible beyond the trade fair with the new digital showroom. It brings all participating brands and their products into focus, offering an additional source of inspiration and research for new project partnerships.

28 Apr 2026

Sustainable materials of the future: Online event with Healthy Materials Lab EU on 20 May 2026

How can we design materials that benefit both people and the environment alike? What role will bio-based, non-toxic materials play in the future of consumer goods and interior design? These questions will be explored at the upcoming Ambiente online event on 20 May 2026 from 2.00 to 3.00 p.m. (CET).
10 Feb 2026

International Momentum Frankfurt: Kick-off for more courage, resilience and trust

The high level of visitor satisfaction and internationality send a strong message: with 4,636 exhibitors and participants from 170 countries, Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld confirmed their leading role in an industry undergoing rapid change. The momentum in Frankfurt opened up new business prospects and, from 6 to 10 February, once again served as the global marketplace for inspiration and orientation, orders and personal encounters.
5 Feb 2026

New global industry index for consumer goods segments shows: US companies feel most affected by tariffs

With the launch of the new Industry Index, IFH KÖLN and Messe Frankfurt are presenting an international sentiment barometer for trade-fair-relevant consumer goods segments for the first time. The results of the inaugural survey reveal a mixed overall mood. Political uncertainty, pricing pressure and weak growth momentum are posing challenges for companies worldwide. While Asia and the USA are looking ahead with comparatively greater dynamism, Europe is adopting a more cautious stance. Overall, respondents rate their own business situation more positively than that of the entire industry. Across all regions, there is a clear call for less regulation.
5 Feb 2026

Global compass for the consumer goods industry

Three leading trade fairs, one concentrated force for markets and transformation: the consumer goods trade fair trio of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld will once again become a globally unique marketplace for industry, trade and contract business. From 6 to 9/10 February 2026, innovations from 4.636 [1] exhibitors – 88 percent of them international – will fill the entire Frankfurt exhibition grounds across a total of 28 hall levels. More than 170 participating nations and regions are expected. An absolute novelty are the Compass Talks, a new SME meeting point taking place ahead of the trade fairs, addressing the needs of the global consumer goods industry – fact-based, supported by the new IFH industry index.