The next interbad, the International Trade Fair for Swimming Pools, Saunas and Spas, will be held at Messe Stuttgart from 22 to 24 October 2024. With a combination of trade fair, congress and comprehensive programme of accompanying events, interbad represents a key date on the calendar for industry experts and enthusiasts.

Presentations, discussions, special areas on all three trade fair days and Olympic icons at interbad

Opening ceremony

Visitors will be welcomed to the event by the organisers and honorary guests on the first day of interbad, starting at 10 am in the ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart. In addition to keynote speeches from Dr. h. c. Fritz Schramma, President of the German Association for the Recreational and Medicinal Bath Industry, and Prof. Dr. Carsten Sonnenberg, President of the German Sauna Association, swimming legend Britta Steffen will also be taking to the stage to say a few words. 

70^th DGfdB Congress

At talks and discussion rounds on the current topics of sustainability, energy efficiency and innovative technology, science and industry experts will be sharing their knowledge and experience. The focus will be on the core areas of pool operation/management, construction and technology, as well as the new International Session and personnel.

The 70^th DGfdB Congress will take place together with Sauna Incentives in the neighbouring ICS International Congress Center Stuttgart ©Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG

Sauna Incentives

The Sauna Incentives represent a valuable addition to the congress programme on the last day of the trade fair, with parallel talks and workshops addressing the latest sauna developments and trends. The motto for this year's event is "Quality Management in the Sauna - Success Factor for Operators and Added Value for Guests."

Innovation Center

In the Innovation Center, the lecture areas integrated directly into the trade fair hall, keynote speeches, workshops and presentations will be held by exhibiting companies and partners of interbad. Here, the spotlight will be on soft skills such as confidence, stress management, employer branding and gamification for the pool and sauna community. In addition to this expert dialogue, visitors will also be presented with new forum approaches to personal development, along with live demonstrations and interactive sessions. The programme will be taking place every day.

interbad Innovation Award

Award ceremony for superb innovative thinking in the swimming pool, sauna and spa sector. A call for tender and public vote took place prior to interbad. On the second day of the trade fair, the winner of the interbad Innovation Award will be honoured as part of Nautical Night. At the entrance to the hall, there will be a presentation of all nominated products at Stand EO-20. 

Sauna from Finland

Sauna from Finland will be attending interbad with an entirely new stand concept and innovative presentation approach. The Finnish association for sauna expertise is also a corporate network that aims to create the best sauna experiences around the world. The joint stand will invite guests to network and discuss the latest products.

Whether in the congress hall or as part of a small circle - professional exchange is a key element of the interbad experience. ©Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG

Wundine SchwimmMobil

With "Wundine on Wheels", the Josef Wund Foundation has developed a mobile swimming pool solution and innovative concepts for swimming pool construction. The third such SchwimmMobil will be officially unveiled on the second day of the exhibition directly at the stand and in the presence of Wundine patron and Minister for Culture, Youth and Sport, Theresa Schopper (MdL).

Surfing the wave

Professional surfers will be demonstrating their skills on the surfboard at 12 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm each day. And guests have the opportunity to try it out themselves! Two experienced surf instructors will show small groups of up to five people during 30 minute segments how to tackle the Surf Days Wave. Wetsuits and towels will be provided for anyone willing to give it a go!

"Swimming in Atmosphere" exhibition

A special exhibition on the design and architecture of swimming pools, including presentations of award-winning projects and innovative solutions. "With our exhibition, we want to demonstrate just how varied and complex today's pool and sauna industry is. For us, a swimming pool represents a communal concept and our exhibition explores this concept from various perspectives. For almost 30 years, we have brought pool and sauna projects to life. And the atmosphere in our designs plays a key role to this day. Regardless of whether it's a school swimming pool, a sports pool, a leisure complex, thermal bath or mobile indoor pool for Stuttgart. In order to feel comfortable in a pool or sauna, a number of factors need to align - such as its design, function and physical construction. Not to mention the cost. We are very much looking forward to presenting our water worlds to a broad professional audience and making our contribution to the interbad programme," explains Ernst Ulrich Tillmanns, Managing Partner of 4a Architekten GmbH.

The Olympics at interbad

Lukas Märtens, Paris Olympic Champion 2024, will be taking part in the "Behind the Scenes Olympia 2024" podium discussion on the last day of the exhibition, on 24 October 2024 at 11.30 am. Lukas Märtens thus joins the ranks of famous Olympic medallists who have attended interbad. Following the participation of Dr. Michael Gross, 1984 and 1988 Olympic Champion, in 2022 and the opening of interbad on 2024 October by Britta Steffen, two-time Olympic Champion in 2008 in Beijing, Märtens' participation will be another highlight of the event.

interbad 2024 promises to be an inspiring and informative event that will present the latest industry trends and developments. Come to Stuttgart and experience the future of swimming pools, saunas and spas!