The special hybrid edition of imm cologne planned for January 20-23 2021 has been forced to cancel due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse, said in a press statement: “We’ve had to face the reality, even though it’s painful. In the end, because of the very dynamic way things are developing right now, the uncertainty among our exhibitors and visitors was just too strong.
“Because the concept for the special edition was based on the offline and online formats being closely interlinked and mutually dependent, not even a purely digital event made sense under these circumstances.”
“As imm cologne’s conceptual sponsor, we support the decision to cancel the event,” comments Elmar Duffner, President of the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM).
Preparations for imm cologne 2022 are already underway. The event will take place in physical form as usual, with the addition of a digital supplement.
“As Europe’s biggest furniture nation, Germany needs imm cologne as the key, leading trade fair. Together with Koelnmesse, we’ll spare no effort in mounting a compelling and innovative imm cologne 2022,” says Jan Kurth, Managing Director of the German Furniture Industry Association (VDM). In January next year, imm cologne will be presenting a sneak preview of the trends, products and relevant themes that will be shaping the year to come, to be released in compact form on a single day. Digital, emotional, in dialogue – i.e. totally in keeping with its brand promise to create a network of people, ideas and pathways to success.
The next imm cologne will take place from 19 January to 23 January 2022.
Photo: Moebe. The lampshades for Moebe’s Ceramic Pendant lighting fixtures are handcrafted. The direction and shape of the beam of light cast vary depending on the positioning of the cable in the slot-shaped guide.
