Talk Zone
The Talk Zone is the place-to-be at h+h cologne, if one wants to keep up-to-date with the relevant topics in the handicraft and hobbies section - it is freely accessible to all trade visitors and industry professionals. Exhibitors, brands and experts share their knowledge here daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - on the final day only up until 3:50 p.m. - in approx. thirty to sixty-minute panels, discussions, keynotes, interviews and masterclasses. The focus lies on Innovation & Technology, Sustainability & Business Strategy as well as Community, Commerce & Customer Experience. AI-supported subtitling is provided to assist our international participants. Discover the full programme in the event database now.
Programme highlights of h+h cologne 2026:
Friday, 20.03.2026
- Opening Ceremony & Opening Panel Discussion
Katrin Schön (h+h cologne), Hedwig Ehlen (Initiative Handarbeit) und Oliver Frese (Koelnmesse GmbH)
Tina Baumgartner (LangYarns), Tim Töpfer (Schmetz) und Tanja Steinbach (Lana Grossa) - Keynote: How handicrafts create communities
Louise Lemke (Lieselou) - Masterclass: Not Just Googled, but Cited – How Your Shop Can Succeed in AI Search
Tanja Neuburger
Saturday, 21.03.2026
- Keynote: Connect, Create, Grow: The power of community as the foundation for business
ThisIsKachi (Creatorin) & Manager Dennis Wydra - Masterclass: PIRATE UP your Network - What we can learn from historical pirates about strong communities
Stefanie Voss - Keynote: From Gen Z to boomers—how motivation and inspiration work across generations
Romina Schuck
Sunday, 22.03.2026
- Trend Talk: Trend Talk: Trends in handicrafts 2026/27 – techniques, looks, colors, and materials
Gabriela Kaiser - Keynote: How tradition, young perspectives and openness to new ideas create a strong community
Laura & Sarah von Lauras Wollladen - Masterclass: How the Instagram funnel works: How to win customers with strategy instead of chance
Josephine Kirsch (Eni)
