Looking ahead: ISH 2025

Ideas for private and public bathrooms at ISH 2025


Besucher auf der ISH Frankfurt

Inspiration.

Knowledge advantage.

Dialogue.

ISH 2025 | The world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water

17 to 21 March 2025 in Frankfurt am Main

World-leading trade fair

Industry meeting place and leading platform for the sanitary and HVAC sector offering solutions for a sustainable future.

ISH focuses on modern bathroom design, sustainable heating and air-conditioning technology as well as intelligent home systems. The world’s leading trade fair is the flagship and the heart of the sanitary and HVAC sector as well as a unique driver of innovation.

Under the motto "Solutions for a sustainable future", ISH 2025 will be launched with a new, clear and modern event structure. The world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water will focus more strongly on visitors and thus respond to developments in the industry.


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The new solutions for users

ISH focuses on solutions for a sustainable future

ISH meets the growing demand for comfort, convenience, individualisation, well-being and aesthetics.

Integrated solutions are able to cover all these requirements and make a decisive contribution to energy efficient and resource-friendly building systems.

Solutions for bathrooms

Today, the modern bathroom is more than just an oasis of well-being and a place of retreat. It is tailored to the needs of its users and features smart technologies. In addition to the demand for design and accessibility, the issue of sustainability is increasingly coming to the fore in both public and private bathrooms. Water and energy-saving technology make a decisive contribution here, both in front of and behind the wall. Individual design options, high quality and timeless design also ensure a long service life. The use of natural and recyclable materials is also an integral part of sustainable bathroom design. The ISH will be showcasing solutions for modern sanitary facilities for a wide range of different target groups in the following areas of application.

Solutions for waterearing sytems

Water-bearing systems are of fundamental importance in modern buildings. They are used to transport, store and distribute water efficiently. Water-bearing systems not only contribute to efficiency, but also to the sustainability of buildings. A central element is the drinking water supply system, which ensures that there is always access to clean and healthy drinking water.  In the heating circuit, water-bearing systems ensure that heat energy is transported efficiently from heating appliances to the various rooms and enable even heat distribution.  By reusing water, resources can be saved and the ecological impact reduced. 

Solutions for installation

Innovative technologies, state-of-the-art tools, efficient storage and transport concepts and the latest developments in industrial prefabrication. Efficient solutions for installation in the HVAC sector involve a holistic approach that includes tools, fastening, operation, storage & transport and industrial pre-assembly. The use of modern tools plays a key role in optimising work processes. Well-equipped vehicles, whether vans or transporters, offer sufficient storage space for tools and materials. In order to be sustainable on the road in the future, e-vehicles and, for urban centres, cargo bikes will also be on display. Industrial pre-assembly is revolutionising the way construction projects are carried out. ISH offers integrated solutions for installation in the HVAC sector and thus an answer to the challenges of the modern construction industry: from high-quality tools to well-organised storage facilities and efficient means of transport to industrial pre-assembly. 

Solutions for heat generation

ISH presents an impressive variety of innovative solutions for heat generation. Heat generation solutions offer a variety of options that focus on efficiency, sustainability and environmental compatibility. Electricity-based heating systems utilise electrical energy and environmental energy to generate heat. These systems enable sustainable and flexible use of electricity, especially when it comes from renewable sources, and help to reduce the environmental impact.  Biomass heating systems are among the innovative approaches that utilise organic materials to generate heat.  Local and district heating supplies heat from combined heat and power plants via short or extensive pipe networks to residential and commercial units. Modern gas and liquid-based heating systems maximise energy efficiency by not only burning the fuel, but also using the residual heat contained in the exhaust gases. This leads to a higher overall utilisation of the energy used and reduces energy consumption. 

Indoor air solutions

Air conditioning and ventilation units and systems ensure high indoor air quality, which has a positive effect on health, well-being, concentration and productivity. The quality of indoor air plays a key role in the well-being and health of people in enclosed spaces and also helps to improve concentration ability. From a constructional engineering point of view, it is important for the preservation of the building material. Ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) devices and systems enable the targeted control and improvement of all room air parameters in order to ensure optimum quality depending on requirements. 

Solutions for intelligent building control

A central feature of intelligent building control is the networking of devices and systems within a building. This enables seamless communication between the individual systems of the technical building equipment. IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (artificial intelligence) also create intelligent environments that can adapt to the needs of the residents. A key element is the ability to control building functions from different locations. Intelligent building control also makes a significant contribution to energy efficiency.

Software solutions

Various software solutions for architects, planners and skilled trade will be presented at the ISH, depending on requirements. The range of applications includes planning software for new and existing buildings, as well as office software and software for building management. Software solutions offer a platform for the digital optimisation of all building-related processes. Merging and analysing data not only increases efficiency, but also enables the sustainable management of buildings. In the area of planning new buildings, the software enables precise planning and modelling to provide architects and building owners with a detailed visualisation of the planned project. For existing properties, there are comprehensive solutions for modernisation and maintenance through precise data colletction and analysis. In office operation, the software plays a key role in order management, quotation preparation, stock control and financial accounting.

Solutions for sanitary & HVAC production

The production of sanitary and HVAC products requires a comprehensive range of high-quality components that meet the specific requirements of sanitary, heating and air-conditioning technology. Choosing the right materials is crucial for the durability, efficiency and environmental compatibility of the products. Services are another key aspect of production to ensure the highest quality standards, efficiency and innovation. 


Solutions for bathrooms

Today, the modern bathroom is more than just an oasis of well-being and a place of retreat. It is tailored to the needs of its users and features smart technologies.

In addition to the demand for design and accessibility, the issue of sustainability is increasingly coming to the fore in both public and private bathrooms.

Water and energy-saving technology make a decisive contribution here, both in front of and behind the wall. Individual design options, high quality and timeless design also ensure a long service life.

The use of natural and recyclable materials is also an integral part of sustainable bathroom design.

The ISH will be showcasing solutions for modern sanitary facilities for a wide range of different target groups in the following areas of application:

Private Bathrooms

Today, the private bathroom is much more than a purely functional place. It is a lifestyle space and an oasis of well-being. Smart water and energy-saving products, durable design, environmentally friendly industrial production and sustainable materials can be optimally combined to convey a feeling of closeness to nature.


The ISH showcases equipment for the everyday bathroom, whether at home or in a hotel, e.g. toilets, washbasins, shower trays, bathtubs, shower enclosures, bathroom furniture and accessories as well as mixer taps and showers.

Private SPAs, Pools & Wellness

Turning your own bathroom into a private spa promises a regenerative break with a health-promoting effect - a piece of luxury. A private spa includes both simple and highly complex products such as bathtubs or whirlpools - for indoors or outdoors - infrared saunas or individually programmable showers, classic water treatments, clean aesthetics, smart products for soothing lighting and experience-enhancing multimedia features.


The ISH showcases upmarket sanitary equipment for the private spa or hotel, including private swimming pools and saunas.

(Semi)public and industrial bathrooms

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the issue of hygiene into the public eye and shown how important it is in all areas of daily life. This is particularly true for public, semi-public and commercial sanitary facilities such as in office buildings, shopping centres, restaurants, gyms, hotels, event venues, schools and universities, as well as in production buildings. Minimising manual surface contact and antimicrobial surfaces can significantly reduce the spread of germs and viruses. In addition, special requirements apply to these sanitary facilities in terms of durability, robustness and low maintenance.


The ISH showcases products and equipment for public, semi-public and industrial sanitary facilities, such as stainless steel sanitary equipment, hygiene dispensers, hand dryers, touchless taps, etc.

Care sector bathrooms

Bathrooms for care homes, rehabilitation clinics and hospitals have special requirements. The products used there must be able to withstand constant stress and be functional. Spending time in the bathroom should not just be for cleaning, hygiene and medical use, but should also allow for normal bathing pleasure. At the same time, the bathroom should offer sufficient freedom of movement for another person to assist with personal hygiene.


ISH offers sanitary solutions for the individual needs of care bathrooms, from washbasins and accessories to fittings, folding support handles and seats, lifts, lifting baths and stand-up aids.

Bathroom installation

The installation of a new bathroom is subject to complex processes and regulations. Due to demographic change and scarce resources, as well as increased requirements and task packages, more efficient solutions are needed for the trade. Modern installation systems and techniques save time and installation costs while increasing customer satisfaction.


At the ISH, you will find prefabricated installation systems, flushing systems, shower channels and drains, among other things.

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Pop up my Bathroom Atelier

The talk forum for ambitious bathroom planners and architects with up-to-the-minute trend news, insights and opportunities for discourse

The Bathroom Experience isn’t just about the latest developments in bathroom design; it’s about pioneering solutions for sustainable, convenient and cosy bathrooms for the coming generation as well.

At the ISH, experts from a wide range of disciplines come together to discuss the key issues facing the industry.

The Pop up my Bathroom Atelier provides them with a platform for contemporary discourse.

Vortragsprogramm Pop up my Bathroom auf der ISH 2023

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current trends

Magazine formats

Panel discussions

Workshops

Talks

Guided tours

Speed briefing

Talkrunde im Vortragsprogramm Pop up my Bathroom auf der ISH 2023
Preisverleihung im Vortragsprogramm Pop up my Bathroom auf der ISH 2023
Speed-Briefing im Vortragsprogramm Pop up my Bathroom auf der ISH 2023
Impilsvorträge im Vortragsprogramm Pop up my Bathroom auf der ISH 2023
Interview auf der ISH 2023 des Morgenmagazins von ARD und ZDF mit VDS-Geschäftsführer Jens Wischmann

The Pop up my Bathroom Atelier, an information platform at the ISH initiated by the VDS and Messe Frankfurt and aimed at creatives, planners and architects, addresses the trending topics and challenges in bathroom design and bathroom architecture.

The photos show the Pop up my Bathroom Atelier at the ISH 2023.

ISH schedule (review 2023)


Dialogue on an equal footing

ISH provides spaces for dialogue, formats for knowledge transfer and opportunities for socialising.

Concepts for both in front of and behind the wall are explained and illustrated on the basis of the original products by competent representatives of the exhibitors. Few fairs can rival the ISH when it comes to facilitating intense dialogue between exhibitors and trade visitors on an equal footing, with equal weight given to technology, creativity and practical implementation. The resulting knowledge advantage is an added value that has a lasting impact. Communication is a top priority – not just in the form of a dialogue between professionals, but in the sense of socialising when the trade fair closes its doors for the day as well.

Trends im Bad Design auf der ISH Frankfurt

Trends:

From lifestyle to sustainability - the trade fair platform for progressive bathroom design.

Badarchitektur und Badkultur auf der ISH Frankfurt

Bathroom architecture:

Inspiring concepts for contemporary bathroom culture(s).

Markenwelten auf der ISH Frankfurt

Brand worlds:

The fan deck for individual project developments.

Bad-Innovationen und Produktlösungen auf der ISH Frankfurt

Innovations:

Advanced product solutions for the challenges of today’s bathroom design.

ISH provides spaces for dialogue,

formats for knowledge transfer

and opportunities for socialising.

Socialising at the ISH


Premiere for new products

Innovative product, smart technology, new colour: the sector’s latest launches make their debut.

The exhibitors who participate in The Bathroom Experience gear their product developments to the two-yearly rhythm of the world-leading ISH trade fair and time the launch of their innovations to coincide with the event. The ISH is a global stage for product premieres. A few examples:

New products


Today a trade fair means taking a stand.

The ISH provides the sector with an international forum for positioning itself on current socially relevant developments.

Due to the great diversity of the industrial sectors and trades that it covers, the world-leading ISH trade fair cannot restrict itself to a single theme such as sustainability. 

However, the very breadth of its scope represents a great opportunity to formulate common interests and pursue goals where these areas intersect. 

To this end, the trade show provides direction, incorporates trends and encourages discourse on certain themes.

The ISH is one of the very few fairs where the different worlds of technology, the trades, wholesale, design, interior design and architecture meet on an equal footing and confront the growing challenges of technological and social change together. Never have these challenges and the risk of working at cross purposes been as great as in the last two years. That is why the sector urgently needs the international forum provided by the ISH in order to synchronise again through face-to-face contact and find joint solution strategies – all the more so because the German landscape of brand-name companies who are represented in The Bathroom Experience occupies a leading position within the global industry.


As a modern world-leading fair, the ISH has long been far more than “just” an international showcase; it is a driving force for the development of innovations. A forum that proposes structures and directions on the basis of which the sector can exchange views on the challenges it faces, discuss solutions and develop narratives that are taken up by companies, creatives and consumers all over the world. #ISH23

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