Press information of spoga+gafa

In her capacity as Director, Claudia Maurer has been running spoga+gafa since 1 November 2024. After 15 years in the USA, the 47-year-old is now returning to Germany and provides insights into her motivation for managing the world's largest garden and BBQ trade fair in Cologne - as well as her personal experiences and changes. The next spoga+gafa will take place from 24-26 June 2025.

Claudia Maurer is taking over the position of Director of spoga+gafa as of 1 November 2024. She thus succeeds Stefan Lohrberg. Claudia Maurer disposes of more than 15 years' experience in executive positions in global trade fair and project management. She is an expert in the sections Exhibitions, Conferences and Corporate Events and holds the title Certified Exhibition Management Professional.

The biggest garden and BBQ trade fair in the world is reacting to the industry's wishes.

Industry is taking on responsibility ++ spoga+gafa impresses a good 28,000 trade visitors from 113 countries ++ New formats and further development of contents

This question may already be answered in a few weeks' time at spoga+gafa, the world's biggest garden and BBQ trade fair.

++ Practical formats ++ First-class speakers ++ Plenty of room for networking ++ Industry parties ++

Interview with Stefan Lohrberg four weeks before the trade fair opens

New products and grilling diversity

++ Exclusive insights into the green industry ++ Expert interviews ++ Well-founded specialised articles ++

Garden care trends