IFAT 2028 Munich: Environmental Tech Fair & Attendee List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
IFAT Munich is the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw-materials management. It runs in even years at Messe München, and the next edition takes place from 29 May to 1 June 2028. Recent editions drew around 140,000 visitors and more than 3,000 exhibitors.
Much of IFAT’s buying power sits with municipalities and utilities. For vendors, that means large contracts and long sales cycles, both of which reward early, well-targeted outreach.
IFAT 2028 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental tech / water / waste |
| Venue | Messe München |
| City and country | Munich, Germany |
| Next edition | 29 May–1 June 2028 |
| Frequency | Biennial (even years) |
| Does it move? | No. Always Munich, even years. |
| Scale | ~140,000 visitors; ~3,000+ exhibitors (recent editions) |
| Organiser | Messe München |
| Typical ticket price | Day €59 online / €90 on-site; 4-day €129/€195 |
| Event app / platform | IFAT Munich app (included with ticket) |
| Website | ifat.de |
What IFAT covers
IFAT is the largest environmental-technology fair in the world:
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Waste management, collection and recycling
- Municipal vehicles and street cleaning
- Raw-materials recovery and circular economy
- Environmental measurement and remediation
Municipal-vehicle and recycling-machinery makers show working equipment in a large outdoor area.
Where it takes place
IFAT uses all halls of Messe München plus a large outdoor area. It does not move. Sister shows run in India, Africa, Eurasia (Istanbul) and China.
Who attends IFAT
| Audience | Interest | Sales relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal utilities and public authorities | Treatment plants, fleets, tenders | Large public budgets |
| Waste-management and recycling companies | Sorting lines, vehicles, software | Private capital buyers |
| Industrial plant managers | Water and waste in production | Industrial accounts |
| Engineering consultancies | Plant design | Specifiers |
| International delegations | Market entry | Export opportunities |
Walkway between the halls at Messe München. Photo: Mattes, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Ticket prices (2026)
| Ticket | Online | On site |
|---|---|---|
| Day ticket | €59 | €90 |
| Three-day ticket | €109 | €150 |
| Four-day ticket | €129 | €195 |
| Reduced day ticket | €45 |
Group tickets are available for 10+ people. Sales for 2028 open in autumn 2027. On-site prices are much higher than online.
The IFAT app
The IFAT Munich app is included with the day ticket and provides the exhibitor list, hall plans and programme. Good for finding your way. It will not tell you which utilities, municipalities or recycling groups are sending decision-makers.
How to prospect IFAT
- Split exhibitors by water, waste, recycling and municipal vehicles.
- List municipal utilities and waste companies in your target countries.
- Add engineering consultancies that design treatment plants and recycling facilities.
- Time outreach with tender calendars. Public buyers plan purchases years ahead.
- Use the outdoor demo area as a meeting point if you sell machinery.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| All major environmental-tech players exhibit | Biennial |
| Strong public-sector buying power | On-site tickets much more expensive |
| Live outdoor demonstrations | Munich hotel prices during the fair |
Frequently asked questions
When is IFAT 2028?
From 29 May to 1 June 2028 at Messe München.
How much does an IFAT ticket cost?
In 2026, an online day ticket cost €59 and €90 on site.
Who visits IFAT?
Municipal utilities, waste and recycling companies, industrial plant managers, engineering consultancies and international delegations.
Can I get an IFAT visitor list?
Visitor data is not published. An enriched list combines exhibitor data with researched decision-makers.
Plan your IFAT 2028 outreach
Public-sector and utility deals start long before the show. For an enriched list of IFAT exhibitors and buyers, reach out via the Prospector home page.
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Sources
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: Doronmeigners, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Exhibitor stand at IFAT Munich.
- In-article image: Photo: Mattes, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Walkway between the halls at Messe München.
