The current pandemic situation continues to require us to pay particular attention to the health of all exhibitors, visitors and employees. In view of this responsibility and the continuing ban on holding major events until the end of August 2020, the originally planned alternative date of Techno Classica Essen at the end of June 2020 must be canceled. This decision follows the decisions of the German government, which were last updated on May 6, 2020.
The travel restrictions still in force also prevent the trade fair from being prepared and held at the planned time in June 2020. S.I.H.A., as the organizer, has taken this decision together with Messe Essen GmbH and all partners due to the current situation. It is therefore certain that the next Techno Classica Essen will take place next year from April 7 to 11, 2021.
As the organizer, S.I.H.A. would like to expressly thank the numerous exhibitors and partners as well as the long-standing visitors to Techno Classica Essen, who have expressed a great deal of understanding for the measures taken. The high degree of solidarity has sent a signal of trust.
Highlight at the end of the year
While planning for the 2021 edition is already underway, the S.I.H.A. is announcing a special highlight at the end of the year: Together with several exhibitors, collectors, enthusiasts and industry representatives, the Essen Motor Show 2020 is inviting visitors to a new format from November 28 to December 6, 2020, which will also appeal to many classic car fans in particular: "Techno Classica Essen meets Essen Motor Show 2020".
Under this motto, the new Classic & Prestige Salon in Halls 1 and 2 will shorten the waiting time until the upcoming Techno Classica Essen 2021 with a large number of exciting exhibits. The guests will be pleased: Significantly more than half of the approximately 360,000 visitors to the Essen Motor Show have so far stated that they are also enthusiastic about the exciting and varied theme world of Techno Classica Essen.
This concept also receives full support from Oliver P. Kuhrt, the Managing Director of Messe Essen GmbH: "We very much regret that Techno Classica Essen cannot take place this summer due to the prevailing conditions," he says and adds, looking ahead to the extended program: "We are all the more looking forward to the Classic & Prestige Salon at our Essen Motor Show at the end of the year, where fans of classic automobiles will once again get their money's worth."
Further information can be found on the organizer's website.
