Chillventa 2026 brought together 1,143 exhibiting companies from 51 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Germany (260), China (187), Italy (187) and Türkiye (81).
The refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sector is evolving rapidly toward efficiency and new regulation. Three days in Nuremberg will gather manufacturers and system providers in an expanded exhibition layout for 2026.
Dates, opening times and venue for Chillventa 2026
Chillventa 2026 runs from 13 to 15 October 2026 at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg. Official opening times are Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 from 09:00 to 18:00 and Thursday 15 from 09:00 to 17:00. The event introduces a new hall concept that increases the available exhibition area for 2026.
Exhibition focus and highlighted exhibitors
The show covers refrigeration and insulation technologies, commercial and industrial automation, air conditioning, ventilation and heat pumps. Featured exhibitors listed include Güntner GmbH & Co. KG and Copeland. The exhibitor and product search lets visitors filter solutions by technical application, making it easier to pinpoint suppliers and components relevant to specific projects.
Program elements and specialist sessions
The official program features the Chillventa CONGRESS, Innovation Day Refrigeration and a range of specialist forums on applications, education and regulation. There are special presentations such as German Craft Skills in Refrigeration Plant Assemblers, guided tours and dedicated start-up areas including a national Young Innovators pavilion and an International Start-up Area.
Practical prospecting tactics for B2B attendees
Build a target list from the exhibitor/product search and prioritize contacts by product family and technical fit. Pre-book meetings and confirm times, bring technical datasheets and digital materials to support technical conversations, and use the exhibitor services and stand construction guidelines if you exhibit. The site also offers marketing services to increase visibility on site and a chatbot for quick exhibitor queries.
Visitor logistics and final note
Check the FAQs for accreditation and visit rules and plan which congress sessions align with procurement or specification tasks. For official schedules, exhibitor lists and booking options consult the event website at http://www.chillventa.de/en. Decide beforehand which product strands will determine your agenda so you can focus interactions on suppliers that matter to your projects.
Registration and tickets on the official website: messe-ticket.de
