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RETech is coming to IFAT Munich 2026!

German RETech Partnership e.V. will participate in IFAT Worldwide 2026, the leading international trade fair for environmental technologies, taking place from May 4 to 7, 2026 at Messe Munich.

As the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, IFAT brings together everyone shaping the future of waste management, recycling, and the circular economy. With more than 3,000 exhibitors and around 140,000 professional visitors expected in 2026, it is where partnerships are formed, technologies are tested, and international business gets done.

German RETech Partnership will be there to connect German know-how with global demand. As the export network for waste management and circular economy solutions from Germany, RETech supports its members in gaining visibility, building international partnerships, and bringing innovative technologies into new markets. During IFAT 2026, RETech will be available as a point of contact for international companies, institutions, and delegations interested in German expertise and cooperation opportunities.

Visit German RETech Partnership at IFAT Munich

📅 May 4–7, 2026
📍 Messe Munich, Hall B4, Booth 142

Visitors are invited to meet the RETech team to discuss:

  • International market entry and export opportunities
  • Technology cooperation and innovation partnerships
  • Current trends and challenges in the global circular economy

Whether you represent industry, government, finance, or international organizations, RETech’s booth will be a meeting point for exchange and collaboration.

IFAT Orange Stage

Key themes such as circular economy and resource efficiency, material flow management, and municipal waste and mobility solutions will take center stage on IFAT’s Orange Stage. German RETech Partnership is proud to organize the following panel discussions:

  • Managing Waste to Cool Down a Warming World?
    Monday, 4 May 2026 | 09:30–10:20
  • Where Does the Money Go? Investing in Circular Economy and Waste Management Infrastructure Worldwide
    Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | 13:30–14:20
  • Digital Product Passports: A Tool for Higher‑Quality Recycling?
    Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | 16:30–17:20

Each session brings together practitioners, decision‑makers, and experts to focus on real‑world challenges and workable solutions.

World Bank Roundtable at IFAT 2026

As part of the World Bank Group Procurement Roadshow in Germany 2026, German RETech Partnership is organizing a focused roundtable discussion at IFAT.

📅 Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | 10:00–12:00 CEST
📍 Messe Munich, Room C61

World Bank representatives will outline procurement processes and sector priorities, while German companies with hands‑on project experience will share practical lessons from the field. The session closes with an open exchange for questions and discussion.

Brazilian Delegation Programme at IFAT 2026

Alongside its activities at IFAT Munich, RETech will organize an Information Trip for decision-makers from Brazil from 4 to 7 May 2026, as part of the Market Entry Programme under the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), in cooperation with the German‑Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK) Rio de Janeiro.

The programme includes participation in IFAT Munich, guided trade fair tours, company pitches by German solution providers, and site visits to waste management facilities in the Munich region, supporting direct exchange and the initiation of business and project partnerships in the waste management and circular economy sector.

Meet RETech at IFAT 2026

With its booth presence, expert panels, and high-level international dialogue formats, German RETech Partnership’s participation in IFAT Worldwide 2026 underlines its role as a bridge between German expertise and global markets.

All interested stakeholders are warmly invited to connect with the RETech team in Munich and help shape the next chapter of the global circular economy.