In brief
The 2026 iENA international invention fair opened Saturday in Nuremberg, showcasing almost 600 projects from more than 20 countries, with 98% of the inventions presented for the first time in Germany. Green technologies, AI and sustainable solutions dominated the displays, while an Innovation Congress on November 2 will explore AI and collaborative innovation. Organizing body AFAG, founded in 1948, highlighted the fair’s role in connecting inventors with research partners and businesses.
The 2026 iENA international invention fair opened on Saturday in Nuremberg, Germany, featuring nearly 600 projects from more than 20 countries, according to Xinhua.
The three‑day event, organized by AFAG, hosts close to 600 inventions and includes contributions from around the world, with about 98 percent of the works being presented to the public for the first time in Nuremberg.
Green technologies, artificial intelligence and sustainable solutions are highlighted, with displays covering environmental protection, energy technologies, mobility, electrical engineering, information technology, teaching and research.
iENA provides an opportunity to connect with research partners and companies that can help bring their inventions to market.
— Henning Koenicke, managing director of exhibition organizer AFAG.
Scheduling a related event, the Nuremberg Innovation Congress will take place on November 2, addressing topics such as AI and collaborative innovation.
Founded in 1948, the iENA fair aims to present the latest innovations from around the world to companies and the public, helping inventors explore business opportunities and seek feedback from potential users.
