NürnbergMesse has decided to cancel the IWA Outdoor Classics 2021 due to COVID-19 rising infection rates, various quarantine rules and travel restrictions making it difficult for exhibitors and visitors to make firm plans to attend. The next IWA OutdoorClassics will take place in Nuremberg from March 3-6, 2022.

“Over recent weeks we have received a lot of support and understanding from within the sector. The discussions we have had with our exhibitors have clearly shown that the IWA continues to be an essential part of the B2B community,” said Petra Wolf, NürnbergMesse management board. “Despite the challenging situation, more than 1,000 exhibitors had registered for the trade fair. It is therefore with even greater regret that we must now postpone this event till 2022. This commitment by exhibitors and their willingness to participate in the fair reinforce our conviction that the IWA still plays a significant role,” Wolf continues.

“Road to IWA 2022” In The Pipeline
IWA is currently working on an interim program. The kick-off event for the series of online and physical events and formats titled “Road to IWA 2022” will take place on March 12, 2021, the first day of the planned IWA 2021. The selected date corresponds to the IWA Friday.

Institutional Sponsors Support Decision
Klaus Gotzen, managing director of the JSM (German Firearms and Ammunition Manufacturers Association), said: “It is certainly true that the IWA is one of the most important occasions and industry gatherings in the year, but all of us need to prioritize our health. We very much regret the cancellation of the IWA because meeting our partners and members in person are so important to us. Nevertheless, we completely understand the decision by NürnbergMesse and are looking forward to the event in 2022.”

The manufacturers’ association is one of the institutional sponsors of the IWA Outdoor Classics and currently serves 42 companies. The professional association, which is also a sponsor of the event, represents the interests of around 1,400 members.

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