With around 40 specialist trade fairs for capital goods, consumer goods and new technologies, Munich is one of the world's leading cities for hosting conventions and exhibitions. Every year these events attract over 30,000 exhibitors from more than 100 countries, and more than 2 million visitors from some 180 countries. The Munich Trade Fairs International Group even stages trade fairs in Asia, the Middle East and South America. BAUMA
Every three years in spring Munich hosts BAUMA, the world's flagship trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment. In a total area of over 500,000m², more than 2,500 exhibitors from 47 countries market themselves to over 400,000 visitors. It is open to the public, but over 95% of visitors are industry specialists. IFAT
Every three years in April, utilities, cleaning, water treatment, waste disposal and the environment are on the agenda in Munich when IFAT – the international trade fair for water, sewage, refuse and recycling – comes to town. Over four days, more than 2,000 exhibitors from 38 countries provide information for more than 100,000 visitors (general public and industry specialists). ISPO summer/winter
The international trade fair for sports equipment and sports fashion is the industry's flagship trade fair. It takes place twice a year; in February as ISPO winter and in July as ISPO summer, with products and events to match the season. ISPO winter for example, attracts up to 53,000 visitors to stands run by around 1,600 exhibitors from 44 countries.