
tekom fair 2025
The gateway to the world of technical communication
What you can expect at the tekom fair
Once again this year at the ICS in Stuttgart: Nearly 100 renowned exhibitors from all industries meet at the world's largest fair for technical communication,
A diverse trade program awaits you: exhibitor presentations, the Arena, the universityHUB, keynote speeches, exhibitor presentations and new trends. In addition, this year's 21st World Usability Day (WUD) Stuttgart will take place on November 13, 2025, for the first time in cooperation with the tcworld conference and tekom fair. This collaboration brings together the biggest industry topics from technical communication and UX directly at the ICS in Stuttgart.
Free of charge to the tekom fair
There are 2 ways to attend the tekom trade fair free of charge.
- As a tekom member, your admission to the trade fair is free of charge. Please get a free ticket via the ticketing system.
- You can get a voucher code for a free fair ticket through one of our exhibitors. Just contact them and ask kindly.
If you cannot or do not want to use any of these options: A day ticket costs only 55 euros plus VAT. A three-day-ticket costs 70 euros plus VAT.
Party am Abend auf der tekom Jahrestagung
International industry event - tekom fair
Renowned exhibitors from all sectors will meet at the world's largest fair for technical communication at the ICS in Stuttgart.
Short presentations in the Arena, the universityHUB, exhibitor presentations, keynote speeches and new trends. In addition, this year's 21st World Usability Day (WUD) Stuttgart will take place on November 13, 2025, for the first time in cooperation with the tcworld conference and tekom fair. Under the international motto ’Emerging Technologies and Human Experience’ experts will shed light on how new technologies are changing our interaction with digital systems and what opportunities and challenges this presents.
All exhibitors are active virtually with their own showrooms on our conference platform. There you will find detailed information about the companies and their products and services, you can take part live in the practical exhibitor presentations and talk to a consultant spontaneously or by appointment via video call.
Visit the tekom fair free of charge
As a tekom member, you will automatically receive a free fair ticket. As a conference attendee, you therefore automatically have free access to the tekom fair. Visitors to the tekom fair can also attend the WUD presentations free of charge.
The tekom fair at a glance

BUSINESS
Whether tool, software or service: discover, critically examine and benefit from exclusive fair discounts. Exchange ideas directly with the exhibitors and find out about current trends in the exhibitor presentations.

NETWORKING
- Take advantage of the numerous networking opportunities.
- You can network with all conference participants via the Online Networking Lounge.
- Also purchase a ticket for the tekom-Allstars Band and take part at the legendary tekom party.

90+ SESSIONS
An extensive lecture program awaits you:
- Exhibitor presentations show the latest trends and tools
- Expert presentations in the arena on current trend topics (in German only)
- Short presentations in the careerHUB on all aspects of careers (in German only)

NOVELTIES
Discover the latest trends in technical communication. Find out what's hot, get to know new products and be inspired by impulses and ideas.

Exhibitor presentations and keynote speeches
Tools and services around technical communication, trends and application examples. At the exhibitor presentations, well-known companies will present their latest tools, techniques and services for 30 minutes. Exhibitors will inform you about creative ideas for technical communication or special features of their company in short 10-minute lightning talks. The presentations are located right in the middle of the action on the exhibition floor.

Showrooms
You can also find our exhibitors online: In the online showrooms you can make a consultation appointment and discover exciting services and products. Documents for download and job postings included.

NetworkingLounge
In our NetworkingLounge, decision-makers and visitors from German-speaking and international countries are just a click away. Get in touch with other participants and broaden your horizon.

Arena at the tekom fair
The arena invites fair visitors and conference participants to take a seat and listen to experts on practical topics. The selection of topics is medical technology on November 11, digital product passports on November 12, and UX writing in collaboration with WUD on November 13.

universityHUB
The universityHUB is the ideal platform for jobs and careers: jobs and offers for further education.

Job Walls
Our job walls in hall C2 takes job offers and requests and brings together suitable matches.

Catering at the tekom-fair
You will find free water, coffee and tea from 7:30 am – in Hall C1.1.2 and from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm (Tuesday and Wednesday); 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on Thursday in the XTM Lounge in Foyer C2 and in the pgx Lounge in Hall C2.
Fair visitors can buy a lunch voucher (35 €) at the cashier.
Alternatively, the bistro in Foyer C1 and various restaurants in the airport building offer further dining options.
Fair date and opening hours
Tuesday, November 11 | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Wednesday, November 12 | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Thursday, November 13 | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Trade fair location
ICS Trade Fair Center Stuttgart
International Congress Center Stuttgart
Trade fair piazza 1
D-70629 Stuttgart
You would like to learn more about the exhibitors and their offers? Take a look at our list of exhibitors.
We invite you to go on a discovery tour and look forward to your visit.