interbad 2026, which will take place from 6 to 8 October in Stuttgart, will once again host the DGfdB Congress, organised by the German Association for Public Swimming Pools. For its 71st edition, this professional event will highlight the major developments shaping the future of public swimming pools, aquatic facilities and wellness areas.
Public swimming pools and aquatic facilities facing new urban challenges
Held as part of interbad 2026, the DGfdB Congress fully reflects the positioning of the trade fair, at the crossroads of innovation, design, operation and new user practices. It will provide trade visitors with a space for discussion and reflection on the technical, societal and environmental transformations affecting the sector.
The congress programme will address several key topics shaping the future of the aquatic landscape: smartification, virtualisation, new approaches to public services, as well as the multifunctionality of spaces, social tensions, and issues linked to mental health and resilience in urban planning and swimming pool design.
Green energy and decarbonisation will also play a central role. In a context of rising energy requirements and increasingly demanding sustainability goals, these topics are becoming essential for operators of public and collective swimming pools.
Through this programme, the DGfdB Congress will offer trade visitors the opportunity to discover current trends, gain practical insights and exchange ideas with experts from administration, planning and operations.
The DGfdB Congress will bring together public pool experts as part of interbad 2026
At the same time, interbad will bring together international players from the pool, sauna and spa sectors around technologies, wellness solutions, physiotherapy equipment and innovations dedicated to both public and private facilities. With nearly 26,800 m² of exhibition space, the trade fair confirms its role as a professional platform for anticipating market developments and identifying solutions adapted to the new needs of operators and decision-makers.
EuroSpaPoolNews will attend interbad 2026 as a media partner and will distribute its trade journal Special Germany, dedicated to German and European professionals in the pool, spa, sauna and wellness sectors. To advertise in EuroSpaPoolNews Special Germany 2026, contact us.
