In brief
The 2026 iENA international invention fair began on Saturday, October 31 in Nuremberg, presenting almost 600 inventions from over 20 countries. The show highlights green technologies, AI, and sustainable solutions, with 98% of inventions debuting publicly. An Innovation Congress will follow on November 2 to discuss AI and collaborative innovation.
The 2026 iENA international invention fair opened on Saturday, October 31 in Nuremberg, Germany, according to Xinhua. Nearly 600 inventions from more than 20 countries and regions are on display for three days.
Showcasing green technologies, artificial intelligence, and other sustainable solutions, the fair makes a special focus on environmental protection and energy technologies. Exhibits also cover mobility, electrical engineering, information technology, teaching, and research.
About 98 percent of the inventions are being presented to the public for the first time in Nuremberg. The event’s program highlights AI, and a separate Innovation Congress is scheduled for November 2 to discuss AI and collaborative innovation.
Henning Koenicke, managing director of exhibition organizer AFAG, said the fair “provides an opportunity to connect with research partners and companies that can help bring their inventions to market.”
Founded in 1948, iENA aims to bring the latest global innovations to companies and the public, helping inventors explore business opportunities and gain feedback from potential users.
