SCHULBAU 2026: Meeting point for everyone shaping educational spaces

How can schools and daycare centres be planned, built and further developed to be future-proof? SCHULBAU provides answers to these and many other questions, taking place this year on September 30 and October 1 in Cologne as well as on November 11 and 12 in Berlin .

Most important industry meeting for all stakeholders

The trade fair has established itself as an important industry meeting point for educational construction. This is where architects, specialist planners, municipalities, building authorities, school authorities, daycare providers, school management teams, as well as representatives from ministries and public offices come together to discuss current challenges and possible solutions. The direct exchange between the various stakeholders—who play a decisive role in shaping educational construction in Germany and who prepare or support decision-making processes—is particularly valuable.

Use of existing buildings as a key focus in Cologne

A core element of SCHULBAU is the extensive lecture programme featuring renowned experts from practice, planning, administration and academia. Current key topics include the use of existing buildings—a subject that is becoming increasingly important in view of scarce space, limited budgets and rising sustainability requirements. The question of how existing educational buildings can be meaningfully further developed, remodelled or repurposed is at the heart of numerous discussions, workshops and lectures.

Find here what you will search for elsewhere in vain

For exhibitors, SCHULBAU offers the opportunity to present their solutions and concepts to a highly relevant professional audience. Unlike at many general construction trade fairs, they meet visitors here with a direct connection to educational buildings and direct touchpoints with decision-making processes. This creates valuable contacts, professional discussions and often also impetus for future projects. And particularly important for exhibitors: contracts! SCHULBAU therefore sees itself not only as a trade fair, but as a platform for exchange, knowledge transfer and networking around the future of schools, daycare centres and all other educational institutions. Do not miss the two highlights of the industry in September in Cologne and in November in Berlin.