- NürnbergMesse, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
- Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nürnberg-Südöstliche Außenstadt
- Next edition: October 31 – November 2, 2026
- Held every year
- Organizer: AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH
Dates and location
iENA is held from October 31 to November 2, 2026, in Nuremberg, Germany.
Overview
iENA is an annual international trade fair for ideas, inventions and new products, organized by AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen. Independent inventors, inventors' associations, companies, craft businesses, universities and research institutions use it to present their developments, network and find partners for manufacturing, distribution or patent exploitation.
The fair is accompanied by an innovation congress for entrepreneurs, developers and creative people, and by Hack & Make, a creative and technology fair for makers, technology fans and curious visitors, including pupils and adults. A medal award ceremony is also part of the event.
Exhibitor profile
Independent inventors, inventors' associations, companies, craft businesses, universities and research institutions presenting ideas, prototypes and finished products.
Visitor profile
Manufacturers, distribution partners and patent exploiters looking for new products, other inventors and research institutions, plus makers, students and technology enthusiasts who attend Hack & Make.




