# Imaging World trade fair relocation to Cologne > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/imaging-world-trade-fair-relocation-to-cologne > Updated: 2026-10-09T09:48:42.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3. The photography, video, and content creation trade fair, Imaging World, is scheduled to relocate from Nuremberg to Cologne in 2027. The announcement was made by the photography trade association Ringfoto and Koelnmesse during the TIPA World Awards Ceremony at the 2026 event in Nuremberg. Starting in 2027, the event will be rebranded as ‘Imaging World inspired by photokina’. Koelnmesse will assume the role of organizer to utilize its international network, while Ringfoto will continue as a central partner providing industry expertise. The relocated fair aims to expand its scope to include audio, lighting, software, and various content production technologies. The 2026 edition in Nuremberg, held from October 2 to 4, featured over 120 brands and occupied approximately 12,000 square meters of exhibition space. The event included the Neurapix Conference and a photography competition with more than 5,000 entries across action, street, and macro categories, supported by major industry partners such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, OM System, and Leica. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-09: allcop reports successful participation in Imaging World 2026 allcop reported a successful showing at Imaging World 2026 in Nuremberg, showcasing print solutions. The event will move to Cologne in 2027 as ‘inspired by photokina’. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/allcop-reports-successful-participation-in-imaging-world-2026 ### 2026-10-05: Imaging World festival to relocate to Cologne in 2027 The Imaging World festival will move to Cologne in 2027 under the name ‘Imaging World inspired by photokina,’ following a partnership announcement between Koelnmesse and RINGFOTO. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imaging-world-festival-to-relocate-to-cologne-in-2027 ### 2026-10-02: Imaging World trade fair to move to Cologne in 2027 The Imaging World trade fair is moving from Nuremberg to Cologne, rebranding as ‘Imaging World inspired by photokina’ in 2027 to focus on photography, video, and content creation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imaging-world-trade-fair-to-move-to-cologne-in-2027 --- Cite as: Imaging World trade fair relocation to Cologne. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/imaging-world-trade-fair-relocation-to-cologne