didacta 2026

In 2026, didacta took place in Cologne, Germany, drawing a diverse crowd of education professionals. Over the course of five days, from 10 to 14 March, Messe Cologne became a hub for networking and discovering new technologies. The event gathered more than 700 exhibitors and welcomed around 65,000 visitors from across Europe.

With a theme of “Everything undergoing change. Education under focus”, didacta 2026 provided a platform for the latest innovations as well as established solutions in education. The fair covered areas such as early education, extracurricular learning, and vocational training. Exhibitors showcased a variety of teaching materials, equipment, and services, while also introducing visionary educational concepts.

Throughout the show, the programme facilitated meaningful conversations among educators, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. Five forums and roughly 1,600 events addressed pressing topics like digital resources and big data, alongside sharing best practices.

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