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didacta

February 15–19, 2028 in Cologne, Germany. didacta is a trade fair for the education sector with teaching and learning materials, equipment and digital media for all areas of education.

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At a glance

Date range
City
Cologne
Country
Germany
Industry
Education & Careers
Type of trade show
B2B
Frequency
Every 2 years
Organizer
Koelnmesse GmbH
Tickets
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Topics and products

Early educationSchool/extracurricular educationVocational educationDigital media and applicationsGeneral teaching and learning materialsEquipment and systems for vocational trainingEquipment and systems for science and technologyPresentation techniquesMusic, play and sports materialsRoom and laboratory furnishingsPublicationsEducational gamesMusical toys

About the trade show

didacta 2028 is a trade fair for the education sector and takes place in Cologne from 15 to 19 February 2028. The range extends from early education through school and out-of-school learning to vocational training. On show are teaching and learning materials, educational games, publications, digital media and applications, presentation technology, room and laboratory furnishings as well as equipment for science, technology and vocational training.

The fair is aimed at professionals from day-care centres, schools, universities and further education as well as decision-makers in educational institutions. In 2026 it counted 729 exhibitors and 75,000 visitors. The organiser is Koelnmesse GmbH. didacta takes place in Cologne every two years.

Address

By car

Via the A 3, A 4, A 57 and A 59. Address for navigation: Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln.

By public transit

S-Bahn S6, S11, S12, S19; Tram 1, 3, 4, 9. Stop: Koelnmesse, Köln-Deutz.

By plane

Nearest airport: Cologne/Bonn (CGN), approx. 15 km straight-line distance from the venue; approx. 15 min according to the organiser.

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Trade show development

Visitors

+128% since 2022
  1.  2017
  2. 32,9302022
  3. 62,8252024
  4.  2025
  5. 75,0002026

Exhibitors

+33% since 2022
  1.  2017
  2. 5502022
  3. 7252024
  4.  2025
  5. 7292026

Frequently asked questions

When and where does didacta 2028 take place?

didacta 2028 takes place from 15 to 19 February 2028 at Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln.

Where can I find the exhibitor list of didacta 2028?

The exhibitors of didacta 2028 are listed in the exhibitor directory on the didacta website.

How large is the exhibition space of didacta?

In 2026, the exhibition space of didacta covered 78,000 m².

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didacta, February 15–19, 2028

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