Plans for “Ligna” 2021 from 27 September to 1 October are fully on track. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid 19 pandemic, the leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry is registering a high level of interest from the industry. Seven months before its start, a positive registration level is emerging. “The early decision to move ‘Ligna’ 2021 to the autumn was exactly right. In view of the current developments in the global infection situation in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic, this was the only logical measure to give all those involved planning security and the necessary lead time for preparations. The booking situation is therefore very positive. Almost 900 companies have already decided to participate in the fair. We will again occupy ten halls and the outdoor area,” says Christian Pfeiffer, Global Director “Ligna” & Woodworking Shows at Deutsche Messe, Hanover. “Visitors can already look forward to the autumn and the numerous innovations. There will be a lot to experience, especially on the three focus topics of transformation of woodworking, prefabrication processes in wood construction and process technologies for the bioeconomy.”

The companies are also looking forward to coming together again at ‘Ligna’ in Hannover. “We are doing everything we can to offer them a safe and successful marketplace,” adds Pfeiffer. A comprehensive safety and hygiene concept will apply to the presence in the halls and on the exhibition grounds, which will comply with the regulations in force in autumn and will be coordinated with the responsible authorities. Wide aisles, compulsory wearing of masks on the entire grounds and registration of every visitor and exhibitor will, among other things, ensure maximum safety for all participants on the grounds.

“Ligna” has also supplemented its offer for exhibitors with stand space with new virtual participation options. “This allows companies to present themselves both in the halls and on our ‘Ligna.digital’ platform on the internet. The additional digital visibility allows them to increase their reach and expand the opportunities for interaction with existing and new business partners,” says Pfeiffer.

Even companies that cannot exhibit in Hannover due to possible international travel restrictions do not have to forego participation in the fair. The new virtual participation options on the “Ligna.digital” platform enable them to network with existing and new business partners as well as journalists from all over the world.

Companies can choose between three digital packages with different services. Depending on the scope of the package booked in the S, M and L formats, these include exhibitor presentations, various dialogue functions, live streaming or videos in the trade fair’s product media library. For exhibitors with stand space in Hannover, the digital package S is included free of charge in the range of services.

The additional digital packages for the event also enable visitors who cannot be on site to participate virtually and experience the innovations in woodworking at “Ligna”.

More information about “Ligna” 2021 and the digital formats for exhibitors and visitors is available online at www.ligna.de.