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Update March 2026:<\/strong> This article has been editorially reviewed and updated with current information.<\/p>\n

Last updated: March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

FIBO is the leading international trade show for fitness, wellness and health. This year it is going to take place again from 7th – 10th April at the Cologne Exhibition Centre. InspiredBySports presents the main short facts about this event.<\/b><\/p>\n

ABOUT<\/h5>\n

With more than 725 exhibitors from 40 different countries, the FIBO in Cologne is an absolute must do for all fitness and health addicts. It is not only Europe\u2019s number one meeting place and event for the bodybuilding, weight training and innovative fitness trends but also an international business platform for managers, investors and decision makers in the fitness, wellness and health industry. Besides, the latest fitness fashion will be presented on a catwalk. Making it a place for fitness- loving visitors to shop in an inspiring retail environment. This years focus will be set especially on digital tranformation trends and innovative workout<\/span>s. <\/span><\/p>\n

This years exhibition will will focus on fitness topics of the future and make up a great part of the fairs agenda.<\/span>Wearable Fitness Devices, Performance Apparel or Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) are only a few divisions that will be presented. Crossfit and Group Fitness, topics that are never without interest, are also going to be discussed in detail. However, the future of fitness and health relies very much on digital modifications which brings us to a very interesting connection of real world sports and the matching digital elements. <\/span> <\/p>\n

Picture Source:\u00a0Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0Behrendt & Rausch<\/em><\/p>\n

WHERE<\/h4>\n

Messe K\u00f6ln<\/p>\n

WHEN<\/h4>\n

7. – 10. April 2016<\/p>\n

7. – 8. April only for trade visitors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

9. –\u00a010. April\u00a0for trade and private visitors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

HOMEPAGE<\/h4>\n

FIBO 2016<\/a><\/p>\n

YOUR EXPERT<\/h5>\n

IBS Publishing Team<\/a><\/p>\n

STATEMENT<\/h5>\n

This years FIBO is not only an absolute must do for all fitness gurus but due to digital changes, it is a place to be for people of the IT sector as well as companies and firms that focus on the connection of sports and digital media.<\/span><\/p>\n

PROGRAM<\/h5>\n

To name just some of the program points and features:<\/p>\n