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iENA 2026 Partner: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is the partner for iENA 2026 and will be showcasing a diverse selection of inventions from the Kingdom. The focus is on innovative solutions in areas including the environment and artificial intelligence. This participation brings together inventors of different ages and from various disciplines, and strengthens international exchange and cooperation for an innovative future.

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As always, iENA (31 October – 2 November 2026) will take place at the same time as the large public exhibition Consumenta (31 October – 8 November 2026).
With just one ticket, you can visit iENA, Hack&Make, Consumenta and the accompanying exhibitions taking place at the same time.
There are no extra trade visitor days at iENA. All visitors are welcome at iENA and Hack&Make.

All tickets purchased online include VGN travel

All Consumenta tickets purchased online for iENA, Consumenta or the associated trade fairs entitle the holder to free travel on public transport throughout the Greater Nuremberg Transport Association (VGN) network for both the journey to and from the event.

The VGN will take you to the trade fairs stress-free, sustainably and comfortably!

ONLY tickets purchased online include use of public transport.
This combination ticket is valid throughout the entire VGN network on the day of the event until the end of service (including night bus services) for all VGN modes of transport (local rail transport: 2nd class, trains without surcharges) to/from Consumenta & its accompanying events. Day tickets are only valid on the day of your visit to the fair. Otherwise, the VGN community tariff applies.
Tickets purchased at the box office do not include public transport!

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Opening hours

iENA Nürnberg:

Saturday, 31 Oktober - Monday, 2 November 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission until one hour before closing time

Hack & Make:

Saturday, 31 Oktober - Monday, 2 November 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission until one hour before closing time

Concurrent trade fairs

Consumenta:

Saturday, 31 Oktober - Sunday, 8 November 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission until one hour before closing time

Heimtier Messe Nürnberg

Saturday, 31 Oktober + Sunday, 1 November 2026
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission until one hour before closing time

FAQ

What is iENA?

iENA, the International Trade Fair for ‘Ideas – Inventions – Innovations’, takes place every year in Nuremberg. It serves as a platform for creative ideas, prototypes and new products from independent inventors, research institutions, schools and international delegations. Innovations from a wide range of sectors – such as technology, medical technology, environmental protection, leisure and the skilled trades – are showcased. At the fair, inventors can easily establish contacts with investors, licence holders and industry representatives. Every year, an international jury of experts presents awards to independent inventors, young people and universities.

Do I need my printed online ticket for admission?

No, it is sufficient to have your online ticket saved on your smartphone so that you can show it for scanning at the entrances. This is the best way to ensure you can pass through the event entrances conveniently.

At what age do I have to pay admission for my child?

Children under 6 years of age go free and can collect their ticket from the on-site ticket offices.
Children aged 6 to under 14: €3.00
Children’s day tickets are only valid when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
School pupils aged 14 to under 18: €8.00

Can I visit all trade fairs with one ticket? What are the opening hours?

Visitors to iENA (31 October –2 November 2026) do NOT need an extra ticket to visit the other trade fairs taking place at the same time!

iENA Nürnberg

Saturday, 31 October – Monday, 2 November 2026
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., admission until 5:00 p.m.

Hack & Make

Saturday, 31 October – Monday, 2 November 2026
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., admission until 5:00 p.m.

Consumenta

SSaturday, 31 October – Sunday, 8 November 2026
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., admission until 5:00 p.m.

Heimtier Messe Nürnberg

Saturday, 31 October + Sunday, 1 November 2026
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., admission until 5:00 p.m.

You will need a separate ticket only for:

iNNOVATIONS Congress Nuremberg

Monday, 2 November 2025
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

You can find the ticket shop here

Public transport – is it included in the iENA ticket price?

YES: Your online admission ticket to this year's iENA, Consumenta and accompanying trade fairs is also valid as a ticket for travel on local public transport to/from the iENA (Consumenta & accompanying events).

PLEASE NOTE:

Only a ticket purchased online entitles one person to a return journey on all VGN transport (local rail transport: 2nd class, trains without surcharges) to/from Consumenta & accompanying events throughout the entire network area on the day of the event until the end of service (including night liner transport). Day tickets are only valid on the day of the trade fair visit. Otherwise, the VGN community tariff applies.

You can find all the information here

Parking spaces? Where can I park?

There are 7,000 parking spaces (including 11 electric charging stations) available at NürnbergMesse within walking distance.
The car parks are located in the immediate vicinity and can be reached in a few minutes by shuttle bus.
NürnbergMesse, as the operator of the exhibition grounds, charges iENA visitors a daily parking fee of €6 for the use of these parking spaces.
You can find all the information here

You can find all the information here

Electric charging stations at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre? Where exactly can I find them?

There are three electric charging stations with a total of 11 charging points, each with two charging points, available on the NürnbergMesse grounds.

More information on travel and accommodation can be found here.

Shuttle bus at the exhibition grounds?

During the trade fair, shuttle buses run daily at the exhibition grounds, taking you to and from the car parks at the exhibition grounds free of charge.

More information on travel and accommodation can be found here.

iENA trade fair management?

You will find it immediately after entering Hall 4.

Information counter – iENA, Consumenta and accompanying trade fairs?

Information desk – Eingang MITTE – NCC Mitte

Cloakrooms / lockers?

You will find it in the

Eingang MITTE of NCC MITTE/ Service 1

Are rucksacks/trolleys/drinks permitted?

You are permitted to bring a medium-sized rucksack or trolley bag with you. Bags may be subject to brief checks at the entrance. However, if the exhibition halls become too crowded, you may be asked to leave your rucksack/trolley bag at the cloakroom.

Small quantities of drinks may be brought into the exhibition for personal consumption.

Wi-Fi at the exhibition grounds?

Free Wi-Fi is available for visitors throughout the exhibition grounds.

Password: Freies_Consumenta_WLAN

Cash machines?

The Sparkasse cash machine is located

outside, to the left of the Hall 11

Paramedic?

You can find us in the

Operation Centre, Entrance MITTE
Phone +49 911 8606-6156

Police/lost property office?

Find the police exhibition stand at the

Operation Centre, Entrance MITTE
Phone +49 911 8606-6154

Taxi call?

Parking area at the entrance MITTE

Phone +49 911 19410

Dogs at the iENA/ Consumenta/ Heimtier Messe (Pet Fair)?

Dog owners are welcome to bring their four-legged friends to the fair – the only conditions are that dogs must be kept on a leash and have valid vaccination protection (please bring your vaccination certificate with you when visiting the pet fair – THANK YOU)!

Please bear in mind that the aisles can get crowded, your dog may not like being in a crowd, and small children may be afraid of your dog!
Please also remember to bring small ‘bags’ – you know what we mean!

By the way: dogs are admitted free of charge!

Facts & Figures

Catalog - List of inventions

From the start of the trade show, you can also order the iENA trade show catalogue including the list of inventions and names.

Catalogue price for shipping within Germany € 15.60 incl. postage, packaging and VAT.

Please contact our customer service
Phone: +49 911 98833-7000
or send an e-mail

Number of inventions

2026:

580 inventions
340 exhibitors
21 countries and regions

2025:

more than 540 inventions
more than 274 exhibitors
from around 21 countries and regions

2024:

more than 500 inventions
more than 260 exhibitors
from around 30 countries and regions

Countries and regions involved 2026

Algeria, Angola, Austria, Germany, China, Croatia, SAR of China/Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Macao, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Poland, Switzerland, Chinese Taipei/Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, the United States of America, Vietnam.

Main topics 2026

Daily necessities of life, working methods, transportation, chemistry, metallurgy, textiles, paper, construction, earth drilling, mining, mechanical engineering, lighting, heating, physics, electrical engineering, services, information technology, teaching and research, teaching aids, promotional and advertising articles, various inventions and practical novelties.

There are particularly many inventions in the fields of environmental protection and energy technology. But there are also numerous innovations in the field of mobility to discover in Nuremberg.

98% of the exhibited inventions are presented to the public for the first time in Nuremberg!

Kontakt

Do you have questions or suggestions? Use the contact form to contact our customer service directly or call: +49 911 98833-7000

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