Upcoming Trade Shows Stuttgart, Germany for Swimming Pools

Stuttgart doesn’t possess a strong manufacturing ecosystem, when it comes to the swimming pool industry, but the city, nevertheless, enjoys the reputation as being a decisive destination globally thanks to Interbad. In 2024, the event welcomed a broad cross-section of swimming pool operators, builders, architects, hotel managers, and private developers. Interbad 2024 combined an expansive trade fair with the 70th DGfdB Congress and a host of industry workshops and presentations. Attendees were treated to a full programme addressing the pressing topics of energy efficiency, sustainable construction, and new technologies for pools, saunas and spas. This year’s theme reflected the industry's urgent focus on adapting to climate challenges while enhancing the guest experience and reducing operational costs. The DGfdB Congress gave ample opportunities for science and industry leaders to engage in in-depth discussions across core topics such as pool management, construction technology and personnel development. The new International Session added a global dimension as it opened the floor to broader perspectives on the future of pool infrastructure and services. The insights were of particular relevance to Stuttgart’s own swimming pool industry. Sauna culture also took center stage, particularly during the final day of the fair with the Sauna Incentives programme. Under the theme “Quality Management in the Sauna – Success Factor for Operators and Added Value for Guests,” attendees explored how operational standards directly influence guest satisfaction and profitability. In Hall EO-20, the Innovation Center became a hub for interactive presentations and personal development. Industry exhibitors led workshops on topics ranging from stress management to gamification, offering soft skills training alongside technical demonstrations. Meanwhile, the eagerly anticipated Interbad Innovation Award was presented during the trade fair’s Nautical Night, honouring outstanding new solutions in pool, sauna and spa design.