From 29 August (Preview Day) to 7 September 2025, Düsseldorf will once again host the Caravan Salon, the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to mobile leisure. Now in its 64th edition, the event will bring together more than 700 exhibitors presenting caravans, motorhomes, camper vans, accessories, technical equipment, roof tents, mobile homes and camping-related services. Alongside the exhibition, Caravan Salon has firmly established itself as an international B2B platform, thanks to a steadily expanding programme of conferences and networking opportunities.
While the exhibition halls remain the heart of the show, with countless vehicles and innovations on display, the conference agenda has become an increasingly important feature for the camping and outdoor hospitality sector. Under the motto “Destination Future”, the organisers have prepared several days of meetings, discussions and presentations that will involve campsite managers, tourism experts, investors and decision-makers from all over Europe. Most of the conferences will be in German.
Conference programme highlights
Monday, 1 September, 10.00 – German Stellplatz Day
The 5th Deutscher Stellplatztag will provide insights into the planning and construction of motorhome pitches. Topics include legal frameworks, bureaucratic simplification, and funding opportunities. Organised by the German Caravanning Industry Association (CIVD), ADAC and the German Tourism Association (DTV), the event is designed for planners, municipalities and operators seeking to successfully implement new pitch projects.
Monday, 1 September, 17.00 – InnovationStage
In the afternoon, the InnovationStage will explore technological developments, digitalisation, and new business models. Experts will share perspectives on how digital tools, connectivity, and innovative services can shape the caravanning of tomorrow. This session is organised by Messe Düsseldorf.
Tuesday, 2 September, 10.00 – Nature.Tourism.Future Symposium
The 4th Nature.Tourism.Future Symposium will focus on sustainable outdoor and caravanning tourism. Experts from academia, politics and business will discuss how destinations can meet the growing demand for eco-friendly travel while safeguarding natural resources.
Tuesday, 2 September, 18.00 – Travel Industry meets Caravanning
In the evening, the networking event “Travel Industry meets Caravanning” will connect professionals from the tourism and caravanning sectors. The goal is to highlight synergies, develop partnerships and explore joint opportunities.
Wednesday, 3 September10.00 – Camping Destination Day
The 2nd Camping Destination Day is designed specifically for regions and operators interested in strengthening their appeal as camping destinations. Best practices, success factors and concrete strategies for positioning in the caravanning market will be presented.
Thursday, 4 September, 11.00 – Future Day for Active Tourism (in German)
The programme will close with the Future Day for Active Tourism, dedicated to new quality standards for hosts, evolving guest expectations, and adaptation strategies to climate change. This event, organised by the German Hiking Association, will provide practical insights for destinations wishing to remain resilient and attractive.
For campsite owners, managers and destination developers, the Caravan Salon conferences represent much more than a side programme. They provide a platform to keep up with regulations and funding schemes, to understand how technology and digitalisation are transforming campsite operations, to draw inspiration from examples of sustainable tourism, and to forge international connections that can generate new opportunities.
By combining its vast showcase of vehicles and equipment with a high-level agenda of professional conferences, Caravan Salon confirms itself as the most important European meeting point for those who want to shape the future of camping and outdoor hospitality.
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