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03/11/2026 Nearly 530 exhibitors from 34 countries: denkmal and MUTEC are an international meeting place for cultural heritage From 5 to 7 November 2026, Leipzig will become an international meeting place for the preservation and communication of cultural heritage. A total of 529 companies, associations, chambers and institutions will present their solutions, products and ideas at denkmal and MUTEC. This marks further growth for the trade fair combination compared with 2024. The extensive programme, featuring almost 380 items across both events, reflects the breadth of topics covered – from sustainable construction in existing buildings, restoration and archaeology to digitalisation, the protection of cultural assets, inclusive communication and artificial intelligence. Continue reading

27/10/2026 Smart Glasses Instead of Paper Plans: DENK(M)AreaL Showcases Innovations for Heritage Conservation At denkmal 2026 in Leipzig, DENK(M)AreaL will demonstrate how research, planning and skilled trades can work together on practical solutions for existing buildings. The cooperative project aims to scale innovations for the entire sector rather than keeping them confined to individual companies. Initiated by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Stahr of Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig) – a civil engineer with a doctorate and Chair of Structural Engineering – the project, pronounced “Denkmareal”, currently brings together 13 companies and five research institutions. Continue reading

22/10/2026 denkmal 2026 – Efforts to Protect Ukrainian Cultural Heritage More than four years after the start of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, the country’s cultural heritage remains under acute threat. Museums continue to evacuate their collections, while historic buildings are being digitally documented to preserve at least their virtual copies. At denkmal 2026, experts from Ukraine, Poland and Germany will report on this work and highlight the lessons the European Union should draw from it. Continue reading

13/10/2026 16 nominees announced for denkmal Gold Medal Exhibitors had applied for the denkmal Gold Medal 2026. An independent panel of experts has now selected 16 nominees. On 6 November, five of them will be honoured at the European Trade Fair for Conservation, Restoration and Old Building Renovation in Leipzig. Continue reading

06/10/2026 Greenland’s Heritage, Herrnhut’s Legacy – at denkmal in Leipzig for the First Time Greenland at Leipziger Messe! For the first time, the cultural heritage of the world’s largest island will play a central role at denkmal. And there are close links to Saxony: a considerable part of Greenland’s cultural heritage today can be traced back to the Moravian Church in Herrnhut. Continue reading

22/09/2026 Archaeology comes to denkmal amid what may be the greatest challenge in its history For the first time, archaeology will have its own dedicated exhibition area at denkmal. What makes this debut so special? It will bring archaeological heritage conservation – archaeology, in other words – and built heritage conservation together in a prominent setting at denkmal. The new exhibition area has been prompted in particular by the extensive infrastructure projects associated with Germany’s energy transition. Continue reading

denkmal statement on the Russian war against Ukraine

Leipziger Messe strongly condemns Russia's war against Ukraine. It is an attack on state sovereignty and peace in Europe. We fully support the sanction measures of the German government and stand behind our Ukrainian partners. Therefore, there will be no Russian participation at denkmal.

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