Interpack 2020 Postponed Until Feb. 25-March 3, 2021 In Germany

Messe Düsseldorf is postponing its international trade fair interpack. It will now take place Feb. 25-March 3, 2021, due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus and its resultant disease COVID-19.

​In doing so, Messe Düsseldorf is following the recommendation of the crisis management team of the German Federal Government to take into account the principles of the Robert Koch Institute when assessing the risk of major events. Based on this recommendation and the recent significant increase in the number of people infected with the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), including in Europe, Messe Düsseldorf has reassessed the situation. In addition, there is the general ruling issued by the City of Düsseldorf on March 11, 2020, in which major events with more than 1,000 participants present at the same time are generally prohibited.

“The decision was taken in close consultation with our advisory board and sponsoring associations,” emphasizes Werner M. Dornscheidt, board chairman-Management of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. It also reflects the wishes of individual industries: “As their partner, we are currently doing everything in our power to reduce the economic losses suffered by our exhibitors.”