Woodcraft 2026 in Nuremberg: Focus on future topics

From March 24th to 27th, 2026, Nuremberg will once again transform into the meeting place for the woodworking and wood processing industry with the Holz-Handwerk trade fair.

This article is part of the special topic Trade fairs for the craft industry

Under the motto "Experience. Discover. Do." waits Holz Handwerk, leading European Trade fair for machine technology and manufacturing supplies, with fresh formats and practical content that clearly focuses on future-oriented topics lay.

Woodcraft Arena: Platform for knowledge transfer

One highlight will be the Woodcraft Arena This new format will serve as a central platform for the Knowledge transfer and industry dialogue function. In the arena, visitors can look forward to inspiring Lectures, lively discussion rounds and concrete best practices We are delighted. The topics range from corporate management and AI to digitalization and the promotion of young talent. "Our goal is not only to show visitors products, but also to give them inspiration for their daily work and strategic development," explains [name/title of person explaining]. Stefan Dittrich, event manager of the Holz Handwerk.

The exchange between participants is particularly important in order to gain new perspectives and ideas. The format is supported by a cooperation with the trade magazine "dds – Das Magazin für Möbel und Ausbau" (dds – The Magazine for Furniture and Interior Design). An additional offering is the... "Guided Tours", themed guided tours that offer visitors To provide targeted insights into the latest innovations and solutions in the industryThe relaxing end to the day is ensured by... "Happy Hour", an informal networking format, which promotes exchange in a relaxed atmosphere.

Materials showcase by FSH Bayern: Impulses for creative design

Another program item that will stimulate creative exchange is the Material Show of the Professional Association of Carpenters (FSH) BavariaIn cooperation with the VDMA and the NürnbergMesse The special exhibition shows new, innovative materials that have previously seen little use in the carpentry tradeThey offer great potential for future projects and open up new design possibilities.

The focus is particularly on new surfaces, structures and combinations, which enable a wide range of creative applications. This includes not only materials from related industries, but also further developments of traditional materials.

Future Space: The key to future-proof business management

For all those who Making the business fit for the future Those who wish to do so will find the Future Space the perfect starting point. In this area, visitors will receive Practical insights and presentations on topics such as digitalization, AI, social media and recruitment of skilled workers.

Experts and practitioners offer concrete solutions for implementing a modern, digital craft business. This area is developed in cooperation with the Front Fensterbau It has been implemented and is aimed at all those who want to make their business future-proof.

Support for startups and young professionals

Another focus is on promoting startups and young talent. On the Joint stand "Young Innovators", which was again from Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) is supported Young companies present their latest products and innovations.

In parallel, there is in Woodworking Campus in Hall 11 The opportunity for prospective skilled workers to find out about the various educational opportunities and career prospects in the skilled trades.

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