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Top 7 Must Attend Sustainability Events - Part 1

Sustainability is a pivotal aspect of the modern economy. It ensures that all aspects of the economic segments are mindful of Earth's natural balance. Yet, sustainability is an ever-changing and evolving process. This can lead to complications in learning the latest solutions. Yet, certain trade shows can remove the challenge while completing other goals. Yet, which such events should both public and trade attendees consider attending? Here are the top 7 must-attend sustainability events:

IAA Transportation

Overview and event schedule

One of the top 7 must-attend sustainability events to take part in is IAA Transportation. It is a biannual event held in even-numbered years, held since 1897. It showcases the latest novel solutions related to the commercial transportation sectors. These include wares from special motor vehicles to digital infrastructure products. Such wares are presented to more than 250,000 participants within over 260,000 m². Of the attending, 61% are from abroad.

IAA Transportation is notable due to diverse reasons. Among them is its comprehensive event schedule. For example, it features the IAA Conference. It discusses the latest sustainability, ESG, and technical topics. For instance, they feature subjects such as charging infrastructure and urban logistics. These topics are discussed by various global thought leaders, manufacturers, and startups.

Startups are also among the highlights of the IAA Innovative Ventures Day. It is a sub-event that takes place on the Industry Stage. It presents the latest cooperation prospects between young businesses, investors and leading companies. Thus, it leads to the development of novel projects and networking.

Furthermore, there are the IAA Experience Formats. These are sub-events that showcase the latest production models to the public. This is done through guided test drives held on the exhibition grounds or on public roads. Thus, it allows public attendees to experience firsthand the most recently developed models. These include commercial vehicles such as buses, as well as cargo bikes.

Who takes part in IAA Transportation?

IAA Transportation, as a result, attracts various industries. Among them are the automotive, logistics, transport, commerce, bike, and regulatory sectors. They also include the public and environmental protection.

This includes leading companies attending as exhibitors. Examples include Acerbis, Ackermann, Alucar and Axion. They also include Bevola, Bosch, CITROEN, Continental, Cummins and DAF Trucks. Daiichi Electronic, DEKRA, Deloitte, E.ON, Eaton, Fiat and Ford likewise attend. So do Goodyear, Hamaton, Hexagon, Infineon, Iveco, Kia, Kuehne + Nagel and LG Energy. Mahle, MANN+HUMMEL, MAN Truck, Michelin, Mitsubishi, and Opel also take part. Likewise, Peugeot, Phillips, Renault, Samsung, Scania, Schaeffler, Schmitz Cargobull and Shell attend. So do Siemens, Tesla and Thyssenkrupp.

Picture: IAA Transportation

ISH

Event introduction and notable statistics

ISH Frankfurt is also among the top 7 must-attend sustainability events. It is due to diverse causes, including its position as a leading HVACR, building, and water trade expo. The event features such a position due to diverse causes. These include presenting the latest wares related to:

Such diversity appeals to more than 190,000 participants from over 150 nations.

Of the participants, 46% of the visitors and 66% of the exhibitors travel from abroad. These include Europe, Asia, the two Americas, Africa and Oceania. 71% of the attendees influence notable investment decisions. Of the attendees, 96% are pleased with the event. These include the attending wholesalers, retailers, architects, and construction specialists. Additionally, the event receives HVACR experts, interior designers, and realty developers. As a result, the event features the HVACR, energy, skilled trades, and environmental protection sectors. The waste management, wholesale, building, real estate, utilities, and engineering industries also attend.

Highlights of the event

The event features diverse highlights as part of its schedule. Among them is the Design Plaza, the central presentation stage for interior design. It showcases trends, potential perspectives and latest solutions. These are shown through in-depth discussions, pitches, CEO talks and visionary designer presentations.

The Building Technologies & Management Forum features a similar role. It discusses the recent most key digitalisation, hygiene, buildings and energy efficiency topics. Examples include energy-efficient building technologies, digital data models, and climate-neutral buildings. Similar is the purpose of the House of Energy Congress. It appeals to company representatives, startups, and influencers from the energy industry. They discuss diverse topics through expert presentations, panel discussions and networking sessions. Examples include the transformation of energy infrastructure and the decarbonization of heat generation. The German Energy Consultants Day also performs similar roles. It serves as the networking and knowledge-providing platform for energy consulting professionals. This is because it discusses upcoming industrial developments. It is done through panel discussions with leading executives. These include the latest possibilities in zero-emission buildings and building strategies.

ISH also features diverse awards that aid in showcasing innovations. One example is the Designplus Awards. It showcases the most recently developed solutions, ground-breaking ideas, and excellent designs. These include the ones related to HVAC, intelligent systems, start-ups, and climate protection. Likewise, there is the ZVSHK Award. It displays the most innovative bathroom designs.

ISH Frankfurt similarly diverse features Special Areas. These are central sites of contact that present essential topics for target groups. One example is the Pop-up my bathroom. It showcases the visionary concepts, novel wares, and designs of various bathroom designers. These combine design, architecture and innovation. The Special Areas are central points of contact. They bring forth current topics for target groups from the respective thematic areas. They create inspiring spaces for personal exchanges. The role of the Startup@ISH Area is similar.

ISH furthermore features diverse Guided Tours. These include expert guides leading target group attendees to diverse event areas. As a result, they can examine select innovations while gaining practical insights. Example Guided Tours include the World-Architects. It is meant for architects, designers, planners, and interior designers. There is also the VDMA Sanitary Technology and Design. It displays the latest in water and energy efficiency, water treatment, and accessibility.

The event also features sub-events that showcase the talents of diverse trades. One such example is the ISH Festival. It appeals to young craftspeople in the plumbing and HVAC trades. This is due to the sub-event featuring diverse sectional events. Examples include live masterclasses by leading content creators and the IWSH Plumbing Champions.

ISH's diverse sub-events often feature the participation of various leading exhibitors. Among them are brands and companies such as:

Picture: ISH

LIGNA Hannover

Overview of the event and its attendees

Among the top 7 must-attend sustainability events to consider is LIGNA Hannover. It is a biannual event introduced in 1975. It attracts more than 91,500 participants from over 100 nations. LIGNA showcases the latest trends, innovations and opportunities related to forestry and woodworking. It includes details from sectors such as:

Diverse attendees, such as forestry experts, political representatives, and woodland proprietors, represent these.

Overview of the event schedule

LIGNA features a diverse and comprehensive event schedule. It spans diverse sub-events, each influenced by central themes. The themes include custom and mass production machinery, wood-based energy and panel production. They also encompass forestry, automation and wood production technologies. Additionally, the event schedule includes focus topics such as connectivity and sustainable production. These affect not only the comprehensive exhibition.

For example, they form the core of the LIGNA Stage. It is an exhaustive forum which presents solutions and user-focused presentations. Example topics include novel solutions for producing engineered wood and the circular economy. They also influence the LIGNA TruckStop. It is where leading manufacturers showcase their wares. Similarly, the themes are featured in LIGNA Campus. It is the site for higher education institutions and their educational programmes. The themes also apply to the LIGNA Circular. It showcases the latest sustainable woodworking and wood processing novel solutions. The LIGNA FutureSquare showcases software innovations. These are related to process optimisation, resource efficiency, and timber constructions. It also applies to the Startup Area and Joint Company Stand.

LIGNA’s themes also influence the award sub-events. These include the Die Gute Form. It lauds the most masterfully handcrafted woodworking furniture pieces. Another example is the Hans-Jürgen Narjes Preis. It lauds achievements in promoting and supporting forest contractor education. Similarly, there is the German Timber Construction Prize. It commemorates novel solutions for wood and wood-based buildings and building components. Additionally, research institutions can also apply via the components and concepts division.

Many of the sub-events feature showcasing the wares of leading exhibitors, such as:

Picture: LIGNA Hannover

These events are among the top seven must-attend sustainability events. If you would like to learn more, stay tuned for the second part or consider contacting GETA Ltd.