Kind + Jugend 2024: Successful early bird phase and prospect for expanding the exhibition space

More than 60 percent of the exhibition space has already been booked following the early bird phase ++ Opening of another hall planned ++ Strong participation from Germany, the Netherlands and Turkey ++ Significant increase from the trade expected due to new sequence of days

The leading international trade fair for baby and toddler outfitting draws a positive balance at the end of the early bird phase: more than 60 percent of the exhibition space of Kind + Jugend is already occupied as of January 2024. The trade fair takes place from Tuesday, 3 September to Thursday, 5 September on the Cologne fair grounds and will for the first time be shifted entirely to weekdays in the interests of the trade.

Area expansion for an optimised trade fair experience and more networking
Although hall planning is just getting started, there are already indications that the exhibition space will be expanded by another hall due to the brisk demand. The trade fair experience is thus optimised for both the exhibitors and the trade visitors.

In 2024, Kind + Jugend is focusing on creating more space and opportunity for networking revolving around relevant industry themes. Through targeted offerings in the event areas and the integration of separate areas into the open space, exhibitors are provided with the possibility to also enter into an exchange with customers and other exhibitors away from their own trade fair stands.

International interest of top brands and applications from returnees
The applications in the seven product categories or theme worlds of the trade fair have been balanced to date. The application statistics also once again demonstrate a positive response from exhibitors from Germany and other European countries. These include not only a majority of the top brands of the industry, but also returnees who most recently exhibited at Kind + Jugend 2019.

The following exhibitors have confirmed their participation in Kind + Jugend 2024:
ABC Design, Ags92, Anteprima, Apollo, Artsana/Chicco, Asepri, Avova, Axkid, b.box, Baby Brezza, Babyjem, Bellini, Arthur Berndt, Bo Jungle, Brandline Group/lionelo, Britax Römer, Cam il mondo, Cambrass, Cam Cam Copenhagen, Carrello, Casa Tomara, Cazitex, CBA Meubles, Elvie, Delta Children, Didis, Ezpz, Fehn, Flexa, Frida, Hamax, Hartan, Hauck, Anex (Ideo Group), Jollymex-Nattou, KAOS, Kika Group, Kiokids, Lässig, Leander, Little Dutch, Lodger, LTS Tekstil – Sevi, Maltex, Matchstick Monkey, Meekgroup, Mima Europe, Moni Trade, Moon, Mutsy, Muuvo, Nuna/Joie, Nürnberg Gummi, Nuby, Odenwälder, OK Baby, Osann, Paidi, Peg Perego, Picci, reTyre, Roba, Rotho, Sassy, Skip Hop, smarTrike, Jollein-Smits Assen, Sterntaler, Team Tex, Tee-Zed, Tega, TFK, Thule, Träumeland, Tutti Bambini, UPPAbaby, Vipack, WF Intern, Xplorys/Dooky, Julius Zöllner.

Variety and innovative strength at Kind + Jugend
Kind + Jugend is the most important business, trend and networking platform of the international baby and toddler outfitting industry. Once each year, not only well-known brands but also up-and-coming start-ups present a varied offering of products and innovations for babies, toddlers and parents to the specialised trade. The selection extends from clothing through toys and furniture to products revolving around the transport and safety of young ones.

Outstanding new products will also once again be recognised in 2024 with the "Kind + Jugend Innovation Award". The cooperation with hebammen-testen.de from 2023 will be continued, and the three additional "Midwives‘ Choice" awards will also be presented for the second time.

Thanks to the positive response of the exhibitors and the increase in area, it is already becoming clear that Kind + Jugend 2024 is profiting from the dynamic of the previous event, in which around 1,000 exhibitors from 46 countries and around 15,000 trade visitors from 113 countries participated, and will thus continue the special success of Kind + Jugend 2019.