Editor’s Note
This article highlights the strong opening of INHORGENTA 2026, underscoring its global significance as a premier trade fair for the jewellery, watch, and gemstone sectors. The event showcases innovation and craftsmanship across the entire value chain, reinforcing its role as a key international industry hub.
INHORGENTA 2026 has officially opened with a celebratory kick-off. From February 20 to 23, the Munich exhibition grounds once again become the international meeting point for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industry. Across six halls, exhibitors from around the world present new products, artisanal excellence and technological innovations along the entire value chain.
With the press conference taking place for the first time at the heart of the fair, INHORGENTA sends a clear message: it has long evolved beyond a traditional trade fair. It is a stage, a space for encounters and momentum. A place that connects commerce, culture and community—visible, tangible and experienceable.
Under the guiding theme “Craftsmanship,” INHORGENTA 2026 places artisanal skill at the centre of the entire fair for the first time. More than 30 live demonstrations directly at exhibitor stands as well as on curated special areas transform the fair into a vibrant workshop. Watchmakers, goldsmiths, engravers, gemstone setters and other specialists showcase their expertise in direct exchange with a professional audience.
Special areas such as MasterCraft Live and the Craftsmanship Area illustrate the depth of expertise, time and precision invested in every single piece. A cultural heritage becomes tangible and is carried into the future. Increasingly, questions of origin, production methods and the people behind each product are moving into focus.
With around 900 exhibitors, 1,200 brands from 35 countries and 65,000 square metres of exhibition space across six halls, INHORGENTA underscores its solid position in the global market environment. Over the past three years, the fair has recorded cumulative exhibitor growth of 12 percent. International exhibitors account for 55 percent—clear evidence of its worldwide relevance.
Partner initiatives from Italy, Switzerland, France, India and other markets further strengthen international networking. INHORGENTA thus serves as the strategic gateway to the European market with its considerable purchasing power.
There is strong momentum from renowned returning exhibitors: in the watch segment, Maurice Lacroix, MeisterSinger and Wolf; in jewellery, Henrich & Denzel, Pesavento and Tirisi return to Munich. Fresh impulses come from new international exhibitors such as the French haute joaillerie house Akillis; Italian manufacturers Govoni Gioielli, Busatti Milano and Grimaldo; Spanish brand Takto; British trend brand Ania Haie; Edblad from Sweden; Rosefield from the Netherlands; and Kinraden from Denmark. In the FHH Cultural Space, partner brands Piaget and Oris are represented.
Another highlight is the INHORGENTA AWARD, presented on February 21, 2026, at the Bavaria Filmstudios. Nazan Eckes hosts the glamorous gala, accompanied by musical performances from singer LOI. With 148 submissions, the award sets a new record, underlining its growing international significance. Outstanding creations are honoured in ten categories. New additions include “Goldsmith of the Year,” “Jeweller of the Year,” and the Public Choice award “Luxury Watch of the Year.”