From Rooms to Relationships: Designing Spaces in an Ever-Changing World

The central theme of ORGATEC 2026

In 2026, ORGATEC will feature a central theme for the first time – From Rooms to Relationships: Designing Spaces in an Ever-Changing World. Focusing on the human dimension, it explores how people relate in workplace and contract environments and manage ongoing change.

What is it about?

The design of workplace and contract environments is facing new challenges. Digitalisation, hybrid models, sustainability and growing collaboration demands are changing how we understand and create spaces. At the same time, our world is evolving faster than ever and spaces need to keep up.

ORGATEC 2026 shows that purely functional settings can become spaces of genuine connection and how adaptive solutions keep them future-proof amid constant change.

The central theme of ORGATEC 2026 underscores the idea that future spaces will have to transcend mere functionality. They are increasingly turning into places where people come together and where design, technology and human experience intertwine, and should be designed with the flexibility needed to meet the demands of our ever-changing world.

Maik Fischer
Director of ORGATEC

Two defining megatrends

The theme of ORGATEC 2026 is closely aligned with two global megatrends poised to transform society and business in the years ahead.

Human-to-human experience

In our digital age, the need for genuine connection, community and meaning is growing. The concept of human-to-human experience reflects the renewed emphasis on people and enabling authentic encounters.

ORGATEC demonstrates how design and technology work together to create spaces that foster social interaction far beyond mere functionality.

Transition

Change is the new reality. The central theme sees transition competence as a key feature of forward-thinking organisations.

The call is for durable, resource-efficient and creative design solutions that continuously adapt to the needs of dynamic workplace and contract environments.

Direction and value

The central theme provides a clear framework for exhibitors positioning their innovations as answers to key megatrends and visitors seeking inspiration and practical tools for their projects.

ORGATEC again is the global meeting point for everyone looking for new ways to shape the future of workspace and contract solutions.

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