Chillventa

Key information

Chillventa is unrivalled worldwide for its comprehensive overview of refrigeration and insulation technologies, control and automation, air conditioning, ventilation and heat pumps. For professionals wanting to stay ahead of global innovation, Chillventa is simply an unmissable event. Its distinctive technical focus draws leading experts, key industry players and associations to Nuremberg, making it the absolute must‑attend event for the sector.
 

• Venue: NürnbergMesse GmbHMessezentrum 190471 Nürnberg, Germany
• Timing: Tuesday, 13 October 2026: 09:00 - 18:00; Wednesday, 14 October 2026: 09:00 - 18:00; Thursday, 15 October 2026: 09:00 - 17:00

Key Figures (2024 edition)

• Over 35,000 trade visitors from more than 120 countries
• More than 800 exhibitors across multiple halls
• High concentration of technical specialists and decision‑makers

Exhibiting at Chillventa

Chillventa offers exhibitors direct access to one of the world’s most technically sophisticated HVAC&R audiences. Companies showcase innovations to engineers, system designers, OEMs, wholesalers, and decision‑makers shaping the future of refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation and heat pump technologies. Organisations from Australia and New Zealand can secure their stand through the official NürnbergMesse portal: 

The GNZCC supports ANZ exhibitors with guidance on hall placement, stand options, logistics and market insights.

Join the Trans‑Tasman Study Tour

For New Zealand and Australian professionals seeking a deeper understanding of Germany’s HVAC&R innovation landscape, ARBS, IRHACE and the GNZCC are coordinating a dedicated study tour to Germany in October 2026. The program includes attendance at Chillventa, along with curated site visits, R&D engagements and technical briefings across Germany’s leading engineering and research institutions.

Chillventa Congress

Held the day before the exhibition opens, the Chillventa Congress offers deep technical insights into the latest research, regulatory developments and emerging technologies. International experts present cutting‑edge findings on refrigerants, heat pump systems, energy efficiency, digitalisation and sustainability. For engineers, researchers and decision‑makers, the Congress provides a unique opportunity to engage with high‑level knowledge and global best practice.

Event Insights 

Chillventa is a strictly B2B trade fair for industry professionals, bringing together manufacturers, engineers, system designers, wholesalers, researchers and technical associations from across the global HVAC&R sector. It is not a consumer event and is designed for professional, technical and commercial audiences only.
 

The German–New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (GNZCC) is the official sales office for Chillventa for the Australian and New Zealand markets, supporting exhibitors and visitors with preparation, market insights and on‑the‑ground coordination.