--- title: "How to Get Leads at Iena 2026 | DataOrigin" description: "Iena 2026 takes place from October 31 to November 2, 2026 in Nuremberg. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting." canonical: https://dataorigin.es/en/blog/iena-2026/ lang: en site: https://dataorigin.es llms: https://dataorigin.es/llms.txt --- ![Iena 2026](/images/blog_events/iena.webp) # Iena 2026 Nuremberg, Germany | From October 31 to November 2, 2026 Iena 2026 takes place from October 31 to November 2, 2026 in Nuremberg. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting. [Web](https://www.iena.de) Entrepreneurship & Startups Joaquín Montesinos • Published September 9, 2026 7,000 visitors, prototypes and commercial contacts converge from 31 October to 2 November at Messe Nürnberg. iENA 2026 brings together inventors, companies, universities and research centers focused on moving ideas to market. ## Dates and venue in Nuremberg iENA 2026 runs from 31 October to 2 November at Messe Nürnberg. The venue hosts the exhibition of inventions alongside the event’s specialist forums and supporting activities. ## Who attends iENA 2026 Attendees include independent inventors, international invention associations, industrial firms, craft businesses, universities and research institutions. That mix supports searches for manufacturers, distribution partners and patent exploiters as well as technical collaborations. ## Key activities on the program The event schedule features an Innovation Congress aimed at entrepreneurs, developers and creative professionals interested in alternative problem-solving approaches. The Hack & Make area showcases maker projects, hands-on demonstrations and technical builds that attract electronics, software and mechanical practitioners. The fair also includes a medal award ceremony and an inventor directory to consult projects and contacts. ## Key figures The attendance figure associated with the edition is 7000 visitors. That volume generates a predictable flow of potential commercial conversations for exhibitors and project owners. ## How to prepare B2B prospecting at iENA 2026 1. Define target partners. Identify three partner types to pursue: a manufacturer, a distributor and an IP advisor. Keep the prospect list focused and realistic. 2. Prepare technical documentation. Bring concise product sheets, prototype images and a short dossier stating development stage and collaboration needs. Technical clarity speeds up talks with transfer offices and buyers. 3. Schedule short meetings alongside booth time. Use the inventor directory and exhibitor list to book 20-minute slots with priority contacts who can provide budgets or collaboration proposals. 4. Plan short, reliable demos. In Hack & Make spaces prepare five-minute demonstrations that show technical value without complex setups. 5. Follow up immediately. Send a brief recap email with agreed next steps. Clear, concise follow-up raises response rates. ## Closing note and official resource iENA 2026 combines an exhibition, congress and maker zone to help move inventions toward commercialization. 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