This infographic provides a vivid overview of ORGATEC 2024, a milestone edition of the workplace-furniture trade fair held in Cologne. It opens by highlighting the scale of the event: 729 exhibitors from 40 countries, and roughly 50,000 trade visitors over four days — positioning the fair as a global crossroads of design, interior architecture and workplace innovation.

The visual then breaks down the major thematic areas: circular economy and biomaterials (showing the growing emphasis on sustainable furniture and materials that can re-enter biological or industrial cycles), hybrid workspace solutions (desks, chairs and systems built for flexible, remote/hybrid work), smart building and digital integration (furniture embedded with sensors, modular adaptability, IoT links), and immersive technologies (including augmented reality displays that let visitors visualise workplace layouts). It also notes feedback on the show’s execution: while the ambition was high, some attendees reported confusion over grouping of exhibits and weaker signage in the themed zones.

The infographic ends with a takeaway: the future of work environments is no longer just about “desk and chair” but about ecosystems of space, technology, sustainability and human-centred design — and ORGATEC 2024 captured that transition. For stakeholders in furniture, workplace design, real-estate or procurement, this visual summary delivers both high-level trends and practical signals of what’s emerging.