didacta

Great reasons to visit

didacta is Europe's largest education trade fair and a must-attend event for anyone who wants to actively shape education. It shows what education needs today and what will shape it tomorrow. Here you can find out why it's worth a visit.

Comprehensive overview

Around 740 exhibiting companies present a variety of innovative educational concepts, teaching materials, technologies and services for all areas of education at didacta. The trade fair thus offers you a unique overview and orientation in an industry that is constantly changing.

Diverse event and further education programme

Whether it's a lecture, workshop or discussion round - five forums and over 1,600 events open up new perspectives, impart directly applicable knowledge and create space for open discourse. Get actively involved, discover best practices and take away fresh ideas for your day-to-day work.

Education for all generations

didacta covers the entire education system. From early childhood education to school and extracurricular programmes to vocational training and qualification. It takes into account the needs of the most diverse learning groups and phases of life.

Venue for education policy dialogue

didacta brings together decision-makers from the worlds of politics, business, science and education. The visit of NRW Minister President Hendrik Wüst in 2024 and the assumption of patronage by the Ministry of Schools and Education of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia illustrate how important didacta is as a platform for educational policy dialogue and change.

Attractive trade fair location Cologne

Located in the centre of one of the largest education regions in Europe, the trade fair location Cologne impresses with its central location, excellent infrastructure and a wide range of networking, cultural and exchange opportunities - on the exhibition grounds and beyond.

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Date and opening hours

All dates, times and reminders of didacta for your calendar.

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Travel and Accommodation

Cologne can be reached comfortably with all modes of travel, and also has more to offer than the Cologne Cathedral (although that is a must).

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