SHK+E ESSEN

SHK+E ESSEN is recognized as a leading trade fair for sanitation, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems, and stands as Germany's largest event in these sectors, including digital building management. Positioned as the first industry highlight of the year, it provides a crucial platform for showcasing innovative solutions and technologies focused on sustainable heating and energy systems.

The event attracts professional visitors from Western Germany, the Benelux region, and France, including practitioners from HVAC and electrical trades, technical building services planners, and representatives from wholesale trade. Exhibitors benefit from reaching a qualified audience, with 72% of trade visitors involved in purchasing and procurement processes. The fair facilitates the exchange of professional knowledge, networking, and the development of business relationships, featuring presentations of new technologies that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and comfort.

SHK+E ESSEN is open exclusively to professionals, encompassing a wide range of roles from managing directors and procurement heads to installers, engineers, architects, and sustainability experts. With 73% of visitors identified as decision-makers with purchasing expertise in 2024, the event offers a significant opportunity for exhibitors to connect with key target groups, as evidenced by 93% of exhibitors reporting success in reaching their target audience in 2026.