EEN@IFAT 2026

IFAT is the world's leading trade fair for environmental technologies and will take place in Munich from May 4 to 7, 2026. Over 3000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present innovative solutions and the latest technologies in the fields of water management, recycling and the circular economy.

The Enterprise Europe Network at Bayern Innovativ is offering a range of targeted international networking activities as part of IFAT 2026.

In addition to a networking evening Meet & Pitch, thematic sessions will be held at the joint stand of Bayern Innovativ (Hall A4, Stand A4.151), delegations will be welcomed and individual B2B meetings will be organized.

We cordially invite you to the professionally focused Meet & Pitch - International Water Innovations & Solutions Networking in the center of Munich. Get to know solutions, projects, cooperation concerns in the field of water and wastewater through 2-minute pitches.

Date

4 May 2026 between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Location:

Munich City Center, tbc.

Format:

Evening event focusing on water and wastewater
2-minute pitches from international technology-oriented companies, clusters, and research institutions

Objective: 

International exchange and networking between companies, organisations and research institutions in the water and waste water sector. Exchange: Direct dialogue on in-novative solutions, projects and cooperation opportunities. Networking: Opportunity for personal networking with international experts and decision-makers from the water and wastewater sector.

Target group:

Companies and start-ups
Organizations and clusters
Research institutions and innovation partners

Conditions of participation:

• Registration for the networking event is required MEET & PITCH: International Water Innovations & Solutions Networking
• Application deadline for the pitching: April 10, 2026
• Admission to the pitch required (selection by the organizer)
• Profile form (one-pager) for the presentation to be submitted by April 28, 2026
• Participation as an audience member without own pitch is possible
• Max. 2 participants per organization / company
• Participation is free of charge
• Snacks and drinks
• The event language is English

Places are limited and will be allocated in the order in which registrations are received.

If you have any questions, please contact Daniela Rosa and Julia Kolb from the Enterprise Europe Network at Bayern Innovativ.
By registering, you agree to the forwarding of your one-pager to the participants and to the terms of use of the Enterprise Europe Network Services of Bayern Innovativ.

In thematic sessions, various projects, topics, organizations, regulations or funding offers will be presented to an interested audience.
You are cordially invited to take advantage of the diverse networking opportunities, present your innovative solutions, explore market opportunities and initiate concrete cooperation projects.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Would you like to make your own contribution in a Thematic Session? Then Daniela Rosa and Julia Kolb from the Enterprise Europe Network at Bayern Innovativ will be happy to help you.