Berlin/Bielefeld/Chicago, November 14, 2025
The quality seal “Made in Germany” still enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide. That’s reason enough for the International Housewares Association (IHA) to invite innovative German manufacturers to the Inspired Home Show in Chicago from March 10–12, 2026. The highlight: The organizer of this globally recognized home and housewares trade fair offers German companies an exceptional platform to showcase their capabilities with a spot in the “German Pavilion.”
The initiative is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), which has included the Inspired Home Show 2026 in its Foreign Trade Fair Program (AMP) to promote cross-border economic cooperation. Country pavilions serve as stages for new products and future visions, as meeting points for international networking, and, not least, as platforms for building and expanding business relationships—especially in times of increasing restrictions in global trade.
Participation in the German Pavilion
Those who want to be part of this special project and position themselves among renowned exhibitors should act quickly: Attractive booth conditions supported by BMWi funding and the professional design of the German joint stand under the “Made in Germany” umbrella brand are compelling arguments. These include complete booth construction, access to a shared business lounge for customer meetings, and German contacts both on-site and during preparation. In addition, exhibitors benefit from significant cost and time savings thanks to one-stop trade fair organization. Registering for the German Pavilion at The Inspired Home Show 2026 in Chicago offers companies the opportunity to present themselves optimally in an international environment.
First Points of Contact for Interested Parties
EK Retail, a long-standing cooperation partner and the German office of the organizing International Housewares Association (IHA) for the DACH region, as well as IEC Inter Expo Consult GmbH, which acts on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and is responsible for planning and implementing the German Pavilion.
The Inspired Home Show 2026
March 10–12, 2026 | McCormick Place, Chicago
EK Retail (IHA D-A-CH Office):
Paul Spieker (IHA Representative)
Email: P.Spieker@ek-retail.com
IEC Inter Expo Consult GmbH:
Robin Witte
Email: witte@iecberlin.de
Registration is also possible via the following link:
https://registration.german-pavilion.com/exhibitor/participation/fair/1485
