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Why participate ISH?
ISH takes place at Messe Frankfurt.
The fair is aimed at professionals from the HVAC, plumbing and building technology sectors and is fully B2B oriented.
The event offers an overview of products and technologies for sustainable heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing and intelligent building systems.
Under the motto “solutions for a sustainable future”, sustainability is central to the substantive offer.
Visitors will discover innovations such as heat pumps with natural refrigerants, water-saving sanitary solutions, smart building management systems and digitalization through IoT and BIM.
Attention is also paid to circular economy, extending the life of installations and energy efficiency.
The programme includes conferences, lectures and zones such as the innovation hub for start-ups and the design plus award for groundbreaking products.
Thematic sessions cover topics such as energy transition, climate-neutral buildings and smart installation technology.
ISH attracts more than 160,000 visitors and more than 2,000 exhibitors from all over the world.
The fair stimulates knowledge sharing, networking and investment within the international installation sector.
Due to the central location of Messe Frankfurt and its good accessibility by car, train and plane, the event is accessible to a wide international audience.
ISH is a relevant platform for anyone active in HVAC, plumbing and building technology.
Themes
- Sustainable heating and cooling technologies: heat pumps, hybrid systems and renewable energy
- Water management and sanitation: innovative bathroom concepts and water-saving solutions
- Indoor air quality and ventilation: systems for healthy and energy-efficient buildings
- Intelligent building technology: smart home, IoT and energy management
- Software and digitalisation: BIM, monitoring and predictive maintenance
- Sustainability and circular solutions: recycling, eco-materials and lifespan extension
Target audience
ISH focuses on installers, engineers, architects, planners, project developers, manufacturers, wholesalers and policy makers in the HVAC and plumbing sector. Representatives of the construction and real estate sectors, investors and facility managers are also part of the target group, as well as professionals active in energy management and sustainable building technology.
Getting there
ISH takes place at Messe Frankfurt.
By car, the location is accessible via the A5, A3 and A66, with ample parking on site.
If you are travelling by train, you can get off at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and continue your journey with the U-Bahn line U4 to the Festhalle/Messe stop or with the S-Bahn to the Frankfurt Messe stop.
From Frankfurt Airport, the fair can be reached in about 15 minutes by train or taxi.
Entrance tickets entitle you to free use of the RMV network in the region.
Exhibitors and visitors
ISH 2025 attracted 2,183 exhibitors from 54 countries and 163,000 visitors from 150 countries. The visitors are mainly decision-makers and professionals looking for innovative products, sustainable solutions and strategic partnerships within HVAC, sanitary and building technology.
