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International Supplier Fair, IZB
Trade fair aimed at all automotive industry suppliers.
October 10-12, 2028, Wolfsburg

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International Supplier Fair (IZB) 2028

October 10-12, 2028

The International Suppliers Fair (IZB) is an established trade event & exhibition for automotive industry suppliers. IZB was first hosted in 2001 as a Volkswagen in-house trade fair with 128 exhibitors from six nations, which attracted 13,500 visitors. Meanwhile, it has established itself as a showcase event for the international automotive supplier industry. In 2026, a total of 858 exhibitors from 36 nations presented their products and innovations on 38,000 sqm of exhibition space (plus 400 sqm of outdoor space), attracting around 40,000 trade visitors.

The 2026 edition’s theme was “Powering Customer-Driven Innovation - Speed. Quality. Partnership.” and focused heavily on Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV), next-generation electronic architectures, and artificial intelligence in automotive supply chains. It also introduced a new Cross Industry Area highlighting circular economy, urban technologies, safety engineering, and medical technology.

No-fee services for U.S. exhibitors at the International Supplier Fair (IZB) 2028:

  • Take advantage of our virtual export promotion services.
  • Free Export Promotion Counseling Sessions before, during, and after the show.
  • Information on how to protect new designs you may be showing, and to take expedited action against foreign exhibitors who copy your design and trademarks. Please see important information about trademark and design protection at German trade fairs on our website: Germany Events IPR (trade.gov)
  • Introduction to an International Trade Specialist at your nearest U.S. Commercial Service office in the United States.

Please also visit the International Supplier Fair, IZB, website.

Interested in using the U.S. Commercial Service as an additional market entry tool?

Your U.S. Commercial Service Contact:

Kelly Smith-Glover
Commercial Specialist
American Consulate General Munich
Königinstraße 5
80539 Munich
Phone: +49-89-2888-769
E-Mail: Kelly.Smith-Glover@trade.gov

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