When was the event founded?

The first edition of BAU was held in 1964

What is the "BAU" about?

BAU 2025, the preeminent trade fair for architecture, materials, and systems, is set to take place from 13 to 17 January at Messe Munich. This edition will attract planners, tradesmen, investors, and industry leaders, focusing on innovative ideas and cutting-edge technologies. Five key themes will be explored: resilient, climate-friendly construction; urban and rural development; resource efficiency; modular and serial construction; and cost-effective building practices. The event will feature guided tours, live demonstrations, workshops, and a comprehensive conference programme, providing ample networking opportunities over the six-day duration.

BAU 2025

Name: BAU
Start: 2025-01-13
End: 2025-01-17
Location: Messe Munich

Building technology and machinery Interior construction

13 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2025

Messe Munich, Munich, Germany

Messegelände

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Quick info

Organiser:	Messe München GmbH
Founded:	1964
Frequency:	every 2 years
Next Edition:	BAU 2027
Sectors:	Building technology and machinery \| Interior construction
Website:	BAU official website
Visitors:	Tickets for BAU
Exhibitors:	Exhibitor registration

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BAU, recognised as the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, rapidly approaches its 2025 edition. Following the successful comeback of the trade fair in 2023, BAU 2025 will return to Messe Munich for another exciting experience between 13 and 17 January 2025.

BAU 2025 is a must-visit for planners, tradesmen, investors, building-material retailers, and industry-leading manufacturers. The trade show will cover the best in the future of the building, showcasing innovative ideas, cutting-edge technologies and materials in actual practice. The upcoming in-person meeting will cover five main themes, which will be discussed and debated from various angles:

Resilient, Climate-friendly Construction focused on long-term solutions and strategies ensuring sustainable living, accessibility, and adaptation to various climate-related challenges;
Transformations City / Countryside / Urban district dedicated to spacial planning, urban and rural development;
Resource Efficiency for circular construction and the role of renewable and recycled materials;
Modular, Serial, Productive exploring the potential of prefabricated modules and serial construction;
Cost-effective Construction delving into life cycle assessment, passive design, etc.

BAU Munich 2025 will offer attendees a great atmosphere with numerous business networking opportunities and supporting events. During the six days, the expo will host guided tours, live demonstrations, workshops, and a comprehensive conference programme.

Once you save your spot at BAU Munich 2025, you can easily arrange your business trip via ExpoBeds. Our company helps trade visitors and exhibitors find accommodation during significant exhibitions and conferences. We work with multiple properties near Messe Munich that might interest you. You can make an online reservation, or contact our team to get a customised list of hotel offers for the BAU 2025 dates.

Information

BAU Munich is one of the most important trade fairs for the commercial and residential construction industry. The event is held once every two years in Messe Munich. More than 2,000 exhibitors from some 45 countries showcase advanced techniques, applications and materials at BAU. Over 250,000 professionals involved in planning, building and design attend the event. BAU highlights future-oriented concepts and solutions related to smart building and building automation.

Who can you meet there

The expo gathers under one roof manufacturers, planners, investors and representatives of the trade, research, education, interior and exterior construction sectors. There is a prominent presence of architects, building and fitting-out traders and suppliers as well as building companies and developers. According to a survey administered by the organisers, exhibitors at BAU are especially interested in the German and European markets with emphasis on Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, the UK, the Benelux and Scandinavian countries. The results also show a rising interest in Asia, North America, Oceania and Australia as target and sales markets.

Past editions

BAU 2023

17 Apr - 22 Apr

From 17 Apr 2023 until 22 Apr 2023

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors
Visitors

BAU 2021 (Digital)

13 Jan - 15 Jan

From 13 Jan 2021 until 15 Jan 2021

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	247
Visitors	38,325

BAU 2019

14 Jan - 19 Jan

From 14 Jan 2019 until 19 Jan 2019

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	2,243	1,394	849
Visitors	249,228	163,751	85,477

BAU 2017

16 Jan - 21 Jan

From 16 Jan 2017 until 21 Jan 2017

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	2,090	1,376	714
Visitors	250,358	169,577	80,781

BAU 2015

19 Jan - 24 Jan

From 19 Jan 2015 until 24 Jan 2015

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	1,988	1,353	635
Visitors	254,441	178,968	75,473

What makes it special

Impressed by the product display, internationality and diversity of the trade fair, many professionals consider BAU in Munich a must-visit event. It is focused on innovation and sustainable approach towards the challenges and developments in the related sectors. By providing a functional platform for investment and exchange of ideas and know-how, BAU is one of the driving forces behind the building and construction industry of tomorrow. Each year, the comprehensive supporting programme reflects the current themes at the exhibition. The events include expert forums, shows, guided tours, and awards.

Quick info

Organiser:	Messe München GmbH
Founded:	1964
Frequency:	every 2 years
Next Edition:	BAU 2027
Sectors:	Building technology and machinery \| Interior construction
Website:	BAU official website
Visitors:	Tickets for BAU
Exhibitors:	Exhibitor registration

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Important facts

2,000+ BAU exhibitors
45+ exhibiting countries
200,000 sq m of exhibition area
250,000+ BAU visitors
150+ represented countries
96% satisfaction rate

Next editions

BAU 2027

Dates are not known yet

Messe Munich

Trade fair location

Messe Munich

Messegelände, Munich, Germany

Coordinates: 48.1362 , 11.69626

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