Trade show history
First IFH as a regional trade exhibition for the Bavarian plumbing, heating and air conditioning (HVAC) trade.
Joint sponsorship by the HVAC trade associations of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg strengthens the professional and supra-regional orientation.
A one-time staging of the IFH in Ulm underscores the growing momentum of the trade fair.
With the 10th IFH, the fair solidifies its role as a central exchange platform for the HVAC trade.
Expansion to include heating, warmth, environmental and building technology – IFH/Intherm is born. At the same time, BVOG/BDH becomes a partner of the fair.
Energy efficiency moves to the forefront as a key industry topic.
The HVAC trade associations of Saxony and Thuringia join the honorary sponsors from Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
Hands-on digital applications are showcased for the first time.
Expansion of special exhibitions and stronger focus on future topics such as Smart Home.
Pandemic-related cancellation of IFH/Intherm.
IFH/Intherm returns – personal exchange gains renewed significance.
For five decades a trailblazer and central platform for the HVAC industry in southern Germany.
Why it is worthwhile visiting the trade fair
Get an overview of the latest products, systems and solutions in the industry.
Specialist presentations and practical examples provide valuable inspiration for everyday working life.
Experts answer questions and provide first-hand insights.
Meet business partners, get to know new exhibitors and expand your network.
Identify trends and developments that are important for your business.
Be inspired and play an active role in shaping progress.
50 years of IFH/Intherm – tradition meets the future
Since 1976, IFH/Intherm has been the meeting place for everyone working in sanitary, domestic and building services engineering. In 2026, we will celebrate 50 years of trade fair history – half a century of expertise, personal encounters and joint development. But IFH/Intherm is not just looking back: it also shows how our industry is preparing for the future.
From new technologies and practical solutions to the latest trends – here you will find everything that is important for your daily work and your operational development. Visit us in our anniversary year and become part of a trade fair that has been providing reliable guidance for five decades – while also pointing the way forward.
