 | | Photo: Koelnmesse | | | While spring is traditionally considered the season of new beginnings, I have always found autumn to be just as conducive to making a few much-needed changes. The team behind ORGATEC 2024 seems to agree: new and returning industry visitors will be treated to a fresh fair concept and fully redesigned hall layout when they arrive at the leading international work trade show on October 22.
With specific 'Focus Areas' in each hall dedicated to topics that affect future work environments everywhere, the fair is capitalising on our ever-shifting attention span to get back to what really matters. Insights into trends and developments such as biomaterials and AI will be juxtaposed with exhibitors and products in an innovative marketplace concept that ensures theme-orientated visitor guidance and plenty of space for inspirational dialogue. Sounds like a recipe for success – and for creating a collective focal point around new visions of work and how we can make them flourish. Together. Read more
Claire Brodka – Events Editor | | | In Hall 8, visitors can experience the #OfficeXperience, a live office showcase curated by experts presenting pioneering focal themes within a cross-industry community. Through get-togethers, guided tours and workshops, trade show participants can explore the direct benefits of a Next-Gen Workplace and experience innovative space, product and service concepts. Find out more | |  | | Wilkhahn at Orgatec: Agility as a corporate standard
Thirty years ago, the dynamic Confair furnishing range, four years ago the electro-mobile all-rounder Timetable Lift – now Wilkhahn is presenting a versatile overall range that opens up completely new dimensions for hybrid collaboration. Find out more | |  | | Photo: Koelnmesse | | | Discover the future of sustainable material technologies at ORGATEC in the Focus Area #CircularBiomaterials. In the midst of the shift towards a circular economy, this special area offers insights into the future of material technologies with innovative solutions that are not only sustainable, but also offer economic and technical advantages. Discover more | |  | | LIGHT and Useful – PALMBERG at Orgatec
Experience how PALMBERG furnishing solutions can contribute to the enjoyment of work and improve quality of life – making you look forward to the office every day. Discover ‘sensible’ office furnishing products in the truest sense of the word, which are not only high-quality and functional, but also attractive and modern in design. Designed for the new way of working for your customers and employees. Find out more | |  | | Photo: Koelnmesse | | | A whole new (office) world | | | The Focus Area #InspiredAugmentedOffice sees ORGATEC, together with zgoll GmbH, present concrete best-practice examples and trends. Flexible working and creative collaboration meet the most advanced mixed reality installations that span the entire exhibition stand and a special smartphone app guides visitors through this hybrid world, where they can actively interact with the installations, photograph them and explore their complexity. Read more | |  | | The Fusion of Living and Working Spaces Anthropocentric design is an increasingly central topic in contemporary living experiences, which looks at design not only in its functional effectiveness, but also in its generated emotions and sensations that foster the evolution of the relationship between furniture and its users. Within a panorama of multifaceted, sensorial and colourful design, Mara keeps creating new expressions of furniture and synergic interactions. Come and discover Mara’s new collections: hall 6.1 – stand D050. Find out more | | | Wherever Whenever – Work Culture Festival at ORGATEC | | | But wait, there's more! In addition to the Focus Areas, the Work Culture Festival offers insights into three perspectives on the future of work: TEAM, IMPACT and LIFE. In exciting keynotes, stimulating panel discussions, interactive workshops and exhibitions, international experts from the fields of architecture, design and culture, new work, HR and trend research will explore the current issues and challenges of modern working environments. Read more | |  | | Sustainability in every fiber with the DUO Carpets from OBJECT CARPET
Maximum design freedom with minimum use of materials! DUO Carpets consist of just two materials and pave the way for OBJECT CARPET's circular vision: the entire range will be circular by 2026 – a revolution in the carpet industry. Find out more | |  | | Photo: Koelnmesse | | | Located at the centre of #TheCircularHouse Focus Area is the Circle Lounge, a circular space that will host workshops and presentations organised as part of the third edition of the Circular Cooperation Network Days (CCND) event. The Circle Lounge is ringed by an interactive showcase providing insights into the circular ecosystem. The adjacent brand platforms will highlight products and services from the participating exhibition partners. Read on | |  | | Brunner x ORGATEC
The manufacturer of designer contract furniture invites you on a journey through its exhibition stand. Inspiring areas show how Brunner solutions enrich modern working environments with flexibility, comfort and elegant design and perfectly support any environment. Find out more | |  | | Photo: Koelnmesse | | | At this year's ORGATEC, indoor and outdoor lounges are the main focus, with high-quality contract furniture manufacturers presenting innovative concepts to enhance the quality of stay and hospitality. Discover how these companies design the atmosphere and improve comfort in indoor and outdoor areas through their furniture. Read on | |  | | Discover ZEITRAUM's new AEON chair collection
With AEON by Matthias Hahn, ZEITRAUM once again embodies its core values of sustainability and craftsmanship. A delicate balance between form and function, the new chair collection impresses with organic shapes that accommodate a free and comfortable design for any user.
In AEON, solid wood construction meets precision and functionality to create a visual dynamic that is reliable and beautifully flexible all at the same time. Different versions with wooden seat, upholstered seat shell and with armrests offer additional options for customisation and each component has been carefully coordinated to create a harmonious overall look in any environment. Read more | | | | | | | | |
