The most important international specialized Trade Show for "Ideas, Inventions, Innovations"

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iENA - 65th anniversary - tradition and future

What do inline-skates, rolling suitcases and folding bicycles have in common? Many inventions that were shown at iENA have gone into series production and in the meantime these have also become part of life. The above-mentioned inventions are just three good examples. Since the very first run in 1948 iENA has already presented about 30.000 inventions. Let your invention become a part of this success story too and take your chance at the anniversary iENA this year.

Good Reasons to participate in the iENA

  1. More than 750 inventions from 34 countries (2012) – creative minds from all over the world present themselves in Nuremberg
  2. Trade visitors from 41 countries visited the iENA 2012 – users, representatives from trade, industry and manufacturers
  3. 82 % of the exhibitors surveyed evaluated the iENA’s contact opportunities as "very good" and "good" (2012)
  4. 26 % of those surveyed were even able to make concrete deals during the trade fair (2012)
  5. More than 55 % of the exhibitors expect good post-fair business because of the conversations and promising contacts (2012)
  6. Worldwide media attention from radio, television and print media
  7. High regard of the iENA medals particularly for market introduction of innovations
  8. High-quality moderated entertainment program with specialized lectures and podium discussions round off the specialized competence of the trade fair
  9. Reliable and capable trade fair organizers. The iENA will be held in 2013 for the 65th time
  10. Longstanding partnerships with inventor associations from all over the world – the IFIA International Federation of Inventors’ Association is partner of the trade fair.

The participation at the trade fair iENA offers you a down-to-earth way to put your invention
in the sportlight and get in contact with trade visitors as well as journalists from all over the world. Your participation provides you the opportunity to communicate directly with trade visitors and representatives of well-known trading and industrial companies. Make your inventions come alive.


Welcome your invention to the promotional products market.

The search for fresh ideas and extraordinary products goes on. So as well the cooperation with the PSI, the leading European member organization for suppliers and dealers of the advertising article industry. Take advantage of this opportunity at this years’ iENA to qualify for a product sponsorship which will be awarded at the PSI Trade Fair 2014 in Düsseldorf.


Everyone’s talking about innovations – but your invention will convince

Knowledge transfer live – the IdeenDialogForum

Knowledge transfer live – the IdeenDialogForum
The perfect complement to the trade fair activities: the diversified, moderated stage program. It offers interesting specialized lectures and discussion forums on current topics for a look at the work of inventors and a description of the conditions and questions from the working world of the creative. This facilitates the exciting exchange between exhibitors and visitors.

iENA Symposium: Friday, November. 1st 2013
Due to current political discussions the focus is this year on European patent politics.

Touching the future – focus on young inventors

Innovative solutions and new product ideas are the only way companies can differentiate themselves form each other in the marketplace and succeed. Against this background and to get future generation interested in sciences, mathematics and technology numerous national and international young inventors’ initiatives offer different support programs and competitions. Winning projects of some respected initiatives will be shown at the iENA.

Valuable marketing aids – iENA medals and certificates

The international jury honors outstanding inventions with medals, certificates and prizes. The high regard enjoyed by these carefully selected awards in specialized circles is particularly important when it comes to market introduction. Every exhibitor receives a certificate of participation.

Strong Partners at your side!

The presence of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office and many other international patent offices as well as the national and international organizations and specialized associations for inventors offer concrete on site help and qualified advice. This makes it easier for you to make contacts and take immediate orders.


At a glance!

Trade fair dates

Thursday, October 31th to Sunday, November 3th, 2013

Place:

Germany - Messe Nürnberg (Exhibition Center Nuremberg) - Hall 12

Opening hours:

  • Daily 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • on Sunday, November 3rd, 2013, iENA already closes at 4:00 pm.Admission until 1 h before clsoing time
  • October 31st + November 1st, 2013 only open to specialized visitors

Admission fee:

€ 30,- incl. catalogue


Exhibitor News

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Project management

Henning Könicke

Project Management

Lydia Zetl

Project Management

Tel:  +49.911.98833-570
Fax: +49.911.98833-579
iena@afag.de

The story of success of the iENA

Inventors? Inventors are tinkerers. They are like Gyro Gearloose and things just do not turn out as intended at times. 

However, inventors have long left this image behind. We just could not do without many of their inventions in our modern day life anymore. Think about trolleys, for example, or the folding bicycle, inline skates, the snow board or retractable dog leads. 

These products, which meanwhile add up to 25 000 inventions, all started their success at the iENA – International Trade Fair “Ideas – Inventions – Novelties” at Nuremberg. This successful exhibition celebrat its 65th anniversary in 2013!

Read more about the story of success - 60 years iENA >>