Hunkeler Innovationdays, which had been scheduled to take place from 21 to 24 February 2022 at Messe Luzern, will now take place at the venue from 27 February to 2 March 2023.
Stefan Hunkeler, president of the board of directors and responsible for Hunkeler Innovationdays, said the decision was made in close consultation with its largest exhibitors and business partners, and following a detailed risk assessment.
“Our goal is to hold a successful event. The unclear Covid-19 developments in various countries continue to restrict travel. The rules and regulations around the pandemic are dynamic and, in some cases, locally regulated.
“They continue to make international passenger travel difficult. In addition, various exhibitors are confronted with the globally known supply chain problems, which make it even more difficult to hold such an event.”
Organisers said the focus of the 2023 event, which is already almost fully booked by exhibitors, will once again be on the topic of automation and there will be a raft of innovations and product launches on show.
“In consultation with the major exhibitors, we are now postponing the event by one year to 2023, but all stand bookings remain in place,” Hunkeler added.
The manufacturer will mark its 100th anniversary in 2022. The last outing of the normally biennial Hunkeler Innovationdays, held in 2019, attracted around 6,500 visitors from over 100 countries, and hosted 100 exhibitors.
