With less than two weeks left to 8 July, ITMA exhibitors that apply early will be better positioned to secure exhibiting space within their relevant product sector before detailed planning gets underway.
Interest in ITMA 2027 has been building as the global textile and garment technology community prepares to gather in Hanover. Applications for ITMA 2027 Start-Up Valley have nearly doubled compared with the previous edition, this reflects strong demand from emerging innovators and reinforcing ITMA’s role as a global launchpad for new ideas, technologies and business solutions.
This momentum comes as the industry continues to navigate rapid technological change, sustainability pressures, market volatility and global uncertainty. More than ever, textile machinery and technology companies need to be part of the conversations, collaborations and investment decisions shaping the future of the industry.
Where Technology Owners Meet Technology Buyers
This unique gathering enables exhibitors to:
- Collaborate across the value chain – Connect directly with technology owners, textile manufacturers, processors, brands and retailers.
- Engage key decision-makers – Meet business owners, sourcing leaders, R&D teams, technical specialists and product developers with purchasing authority.
- Showcase innovation in action – Demonstrate how your solutions enable smarter, more sustainable and efficient manufacturing.
- Build strategic partnerships – Create new business opportunities across global markets and industry segments.
Apply by 8 July 2026 to secure your space in your product sector and gain direct access to a qualified global audience.
Proven Business Results
ITMA 2023 Exhibitor Insights
- 98% won new customers
- 69% secured onsite orders or transactions
- 95% launched new innovations
More than 60% of visitors were involved in buying decisions, while over 80% sourced new products and technologies during the exhibition.
Accelerating Research into Industry Impact
As the textile and garment industry advances towards smarter, more sustainable and collaborative manufacturing, research and education institutions have a vital role to play in shaping what comes next.
The ITMA 2027 Research & Innovation (R&I) Lab offers a dedicated platform for universities, research centres and education institutions to present breakthrough developments to a global audience of technology manufacturers, industry leaders, potential collaborators and investors.
More than a showcase, the R&I Lab is where research meets real-world application. Participants can demonstrate new ideas, explore industry partnerships and gain visibility among decision-makers looking for the next generation of textile technologies.
Supported by up to 50% CEMATEX stand space rental subsidy, eligible participants can also gain additional exposure through Innovator Xchange and the opportunity to be recognised with the ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award.
