The drupa trade fair scheduled for June 16-26 has been
postponed until April 20-30, 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With the postponement, organizer Messe
Dusseldorf is following the recommendation of the crisis management team of the
German federal government to take into account principles of the Robert Koch
Institute (Berlin
In addition, there was a ruling issued by the
city of Dusseldorf on March 11 that generally prohibits major events with more
than 1,000 participants present at the same time.
“The decision was taken in close consultation
with our advisory boards and sponsoring associations,” says Werner Dornscheidt,
chairman of the board of Messe Dusseldorf. It also reflects the wishes of
individual industries, says a news release from drupa organizers. “As their
partner, we are currently doing everything in our power to reduce the economic
losses suffered by our exhibitors.”
Drupa president Claus Bolza-Schunemann agrees.
“A postponement of drupa was unavoidable after the latest developments. The
decision is therefore right and responsible. Many exhibitors start their logistical
preparations in the middle of March — today's announcement of the postponement
enables all those affected to react now, reschedule and prepare for the event
date in April 2021. The excitement for 'embrace the future' remains
undiminished — also in 2021.”
Those needing more info on drupa 2021 should
contact Messe Dusseldorf North America at info@mdna.com or visit www.drupa.com or www.mdna.com.
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