denkmal

5 to 7 November 2026 (Leipzig)

Leading European trade fair for conservation, restoration and old building renovation

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denkmal - leading European trade fair

denkmal is the leading European trade fair for conservation, restoration and old building renovation. Every two years national and international experts meet in Leipzig. We look forward to welcoming you in Leipzig from 5 to 7 November 2026!

The leading European trade fair is supported by numerous national and international partners .

Events and exhibits at denkmal are complemented by the Lehmbau trade fair, the exhibition area archaeology and MUTEC (5 - 6 November 2026).

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What remains of war In Ukraine, cultural sites are being destroyed by bombardment and the Russian army, while Ukrainians evacuate collections and digitally safeguard monuments. In the fifth year of the war, several questions arise: should reconstruction happen quickly so that life can return, or should destruction remain visible so it is not forgotten? And what conclusions can already be drawn from Ukraine’s experience? Continue reading
From Greenland to Armenia: Europe’s crafts come to Leipzig Ten practitioners from ten European regions will use a mosaic at denkmal to show just how diverse and vibrant cultural heritage can be. The initiative was launched by Bert Ludwig of European Heritage Volunteers. In this interview, he explains why traditional techniques – from thatching to black embroidery – are under threat, and why passing them on is more important than ever. Continue reading
“Knowledge can be accessed. Skill has to be acquired.” One thing becomes particularly clear in this interview with Ralph-Uwe Johann, Managing Director of longstanding denkmal exhibitor Deffner & Johann: in the age of artificial intelligence, the value of practical skill has increased many times over. AI is not the first far-reaching change the company has addressed. Continue reading
Can a book save a monument? Without knowledge of a monument’s building history, materials and condition, it can scarcely be preserved in a way that is tailored to it. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christina Krafczyk, President of the Lower Saxony State Office for Heritage Preservation, and Frank Kluger, Publishing Director at CW Niemeyer Buchverlage, discuss books as repositories of knowledge, the Denkmalatlas Niedersachsen, historic building fabric as a resource, and the ways digital and immersive formats will change heritage interpretation. Continue reading
Documentation in heritage preservation: what is happening at the fokus GmbH joint stand? fokus GmbH Leipzig has been a long-standing partner of denkmal. For this year’s edition, the company has once again organised a joint stand, where 18 exhibitors will present their products and services and one educational institution will present its training and continuing-education programmes in heritage documentation. In this guest contribution, the company offers a brief overview of the participating businesses and educational providers and their expertise. Continue reading
Unearthed – what happens next? From preliminary investigation to public engagement, an archaeological find passes through many stages. At denkmal’s new Archaeology exhibition area, these stages will be brought to life. In conversation with Svenja Partheil, President of CIfA Deutschland, and Christoph Genzel, soil scientist and host of the Soilcast podcast, we explore what visitors can expect. In this article, they explain how a find can be professionally safeguarded yet still be lost to society, how this problem can be addressed – and even how soil can be made audible. Continue reading

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