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The infrastructure sector is undergoing rapid change. Not only in the Netherlands, but also just across the border in Germany. That is precisely why the latest episode of GWW-Bouwmat, the podcast, focuses on one topic that brings three worlds together: InfraTech Germany 2026, the renewed strategy of trade fair organizer Ahoy, and the recently concluded multi-year collaboration with GWW-Bouwmat. A rock-solid triangle that provides a powerful foundation for knowledge sharing and international connections.
In the latest episode of GWW-Bouwmat, the podcast, we take listeners on a journey through the remarkable development of InfraTech Germany, a trade fair that has shown impressive growth since the coronavirus pandemic. The podcast not only provides background information, but also strategic insight: why is this trade fair growing so rapidly, what has changed in its approach, and what does this mean for Dutch companies?
By aligning itself more closely with the successful Dutch InfraTech formula, seeking greater cooperation with industry associations, and positioning itself more emphatically within the German political landscape, the trade fair has become more professional and larger. Germany offers enormous opportunities, particularly in North Rhine-Westphalia, where billions are needed for infrastructure replacement and renovation. For everyone in the civil engineering sector, the podcast offers insights that go beyond the trade fair itself: it is a glimpse into the future of the German infrastructure sector.
An important new element is the multi-year collaboration between GWW-Bouwmat and Ahoy, which will run until InfraTech 2027. GWW-Bouwmat has a large and relevant reach in both the Netherlands and Germany, with strong content channels (print, digital, and live) that directly connect with the target group in civil engineering, infrastructure, and GWW. For Ahoy, the partnership means increased visibility for both InfraTech Germany and InfraTech Netherlands. This will give the trade fair a structural place in the trade media, thereby better ensuring continuity between the two editions. For GWW-Bouwmat, the partnership offers the opportunity to respond even more intensively to trends, innovations, and market developments in the international world of infrastructure. The collaboration thus strengthens the information position of the entire sector.
InfraTech Germany is the only trade fair in Germany that connects the entire infrastructure chain. Organized in Essen, the trade fair has grown into the international platform where clients, contractors, engineering firms, suppliers, and innovative start-ups meet. With more than 250 exhibitors and an extensive program, the trade fair distinguishes itself as the place where the entire infrastructure chain comes together. The growth of InfraTech Germany shows that the German market is more open than ever to Dutch knowledge and innovation. So if you work in civil engineering, this is the place to see the future of German infrastructure. And it's just across the border from the Netherlands. Even from the Randstad, you can be on the exhibition floor in Essen within 2.5 hours.
