The international garden and BBQ trade show, spoga+gafa, has about 96% of its exhibition space booked. Billed as the biggest garden and BBQ trade fair in the world, spoga+gafa is happening this summer in Cologne, Germany from June 16th through the 18th.
Of their bookings, they are seeing a high level of internationality. There are over 1,850 exhibitors from 58 countries, with a sharp increase in the share of companies from Europe and North America expected for the 2024 show. The companies participating range in size from start-ups to well-known brands.
With their clear commitment to spoga+gafa the companies are sending out a strong signal in spite of the in some cases challenging market conditions. spoga+gafa is the industry’s most important meeting point and opens up new and unique business opportunities – ultimately the entire green industry profits from a successful spoga+gafa.
Stefan Lohrberg, Director of spoga+gafa
The key them for the show this year is “Responsible Gardens”, which can be felt through the design of the show grounds, and is addressed through lectures from international experts in the “Forum Garden Café”. Other special areas at the show will have emphasis on trends and challenges in the industry today and into the future.