didacta Stuttgart – Europe's leading education fair for lifelong learning

Inspiration, exchange, and innovation for the education of tomorrow

Didacta in Stuttgart is the most important trade fair for education in the German-speaking world—and one of the largest in Europe. It is aimed at stakeholders from all areas of education: from early childhood education to school and vocational training to higher education, continuing education, and lifelong learning. As an interdisciplinary platform, didacta brings together teachers, educators, school administrators, educational institutions, trainers, scientists, politicians, and business leaders in one place – with the aim of shaping education for the future. The trade fair stands equally for professional discourse, practical solutions, and social responsibility.

A wide range of educational fields under one roof

didacta is divided into several thematic areas, each dedicated to a specific stage of education or interdisciplinary subject:

Early education: kindergarten and preschool education, language development, inclusion
School & university: teaching materials, teaching and learning methods, school development
Vocational training & qualification: Training and continuing education, securing skilled workers, digital skills development
Digital education: E-learning, LMS, apps, media education, infrastructure
Education administration & policy: School authorities, government agencies, political bodies
Education & career: Career guidance, transitions, career planning
Education & society: Integration, diversity, resilience, equal opportunities

Numerous companies, institutions, and publishers present their concepts, products, and services for modern educational processes—from learning platforms and robotics systems to specialist literature and interactive furniture. Anyone interested in other trade fairs in the region can find a comprehensive overview of the regional event portfolio at Stuttgart Trade Fair.

Key topics: Digitalization, inclusion, skills shortage

The world of education is facing major challenges—and didacta is addressing them with innovative solutions:

Digital education & infrastructure: How can digital transformation be successfully implemented in classrooms, vocational schools, and adult education?

Inclusive education & equal opportunities: Which approaches promote participation and diversity – from early childhood education to continuing education?

Teacher shortage & securing skilled workers: How can career changers, modern training and continuing education, and new job profiles help to address the shortage?

Education for sustainable development (ESD): How do we teach ecological, economic, and social responsibility from the outset?

Media literacy & critical thinking: Between fake news, algorithms, and AI—what skills do people need in the 21st century?

Special attention is also given to issues surrounding educational relationships, mental health, and resilience in the educational context.

Practical formats, high-quality presentations, and hands-on activities

Didacta is not just a trade fair—it is also a huge forum for exchange and continuing education. The extensive specialist program with over 1,500 events includes:

Keynotes by education researchers, ministers of education, and scientists
Workshops for teachers and trainers
Panel discussions on education policy topics
Practical forums for school development, digital didactics, and vocational training
Live teaching units and continuing education formats
Makerspaces, coding labs, and digital classrooms to try out

Direct exchange between theory and practice, between politics and grassroots, between staff rooms and development departments is the hallmark of didacta.

A place for decision-makers and future shapers

The trade fair is aimed at a broad but highly qualified professional audience:

Teachers of all school types and forms
Educators, social pedagogues, daycare workers
Trainers and HR managers in companies
University lecturers, scientists
Operators and managers of educational institutions
Authorities, ministries of education, school authorities
Start-ups, EdTech companies, and developers

School classes, students, and prospective teachers also regularly visit didacta to network, further their education, or explore career options at an early stage.

didacta – Shaping education, securing the future

In a time of social change, technological upheaval, and growing demands on individual educational careers, didacta offers guidance, exchange, and solutions. It is a place where new concepts are developed, existing structures are questioned, and bold ideas are launched. Anyone who wants to not only manage education but also change it—on a small or large scale—will find the right stage at didacta. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.messe-stuttgart.de/didacta

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