Kind + Jugend 2024 - Cologne

This year‘s Kind + Jugend took place in Cologne from September 3 to 5. Our Kurz Kurz Design team was also there and took a look around.

„Approximately 15,000 trade visitors from 115 countries seized the opportunity to discover the latest products and innovations, forge connections and seal business deals.

“The vibrant atmosphere in the exhibition halls and favourable feedback from our customers underscore the event’s strong performance. Once again, Kind + Jugend has demonstrated that it is indispensable as a business and innovation platform for the global industry,” emphasized Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH.

The Innovation Award and additional Midwives’ Choice award, alongside a dedicated special exhibition and wide-ranging lecture programme, afforded visitors a compact overview of new developments, future trends, and innovations from both industry and retail.

Experts from Germany and abroad used the Trend Forum to present the latest studies and analyses, explain business models and share best practices with an engaged audience of industry professionals.

“Kind + Jugend is a must-attend event for anyone who wants to see what the children’s rooms of tomorrow will look like on all seven continents. New products and trends are presented in Cologne before anywhere else. The future of the industry happens here,” says Jörg Schmale, Director of Kind + Jugend.

This year’s Kind + Jugend featured top trends such as multifunctional products, solutions that simplify daily life, products that grow with the child, ergonomic designs, and smart technology aimed at enhancing child safety. Sustainability continued to be a key focus. A growing number of products are being made from recycled materials and some manufacturers even offer recycling and upcycling programmes.“

Kurz Kurz Design trade fair impressions Kind + Jugend 2024

Quotes: www.kindundjugend.de