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Icecat to Attend Spielwarenmesse 2026 – Book a meeting in Nuremberg!

Icecat is excited to confirm our participation at the upcoming international toy fair Spielwarenmesse, taking place from 27 to 31 January 2026 at the Messezentrum in Nuremberg, Germany.

Spielwarenmesse is the world’s largest trade show dedicated to toys, games, and hobby products. This year marks its 75th edition, a significant milestone underscoring its long‑standing importance to the global toy community.

Why Icecat Will Be There

At Icecat, we understand the challenges and opportunities the toy industry brings: vast product assortments, frequent new launches, and the need for clear, high‑quality product content across multiple markets. The toy industry is fast-moving and global, and that demands accurate data, multilingual catalog capabilities, and efficient content syndication.

Attending Spielwarenmesse provides a vital opportunity to connect directly with toy brands, retailers, and distributors. We aim to discuss how Icecat’s catalog and syndication services can support product launches, multi‑market listings, and cross‑border commerce. It also helps us understand evolving needs and trends in the toy sector, from content and logistics to compliance and data workflows.

What You Can Expect from Icecat at the Fair

If you visit Spielwarenmesse and meet our team, you’ll get to see how Icecat can support:

  • Rich, standardized product content for toys and games, from specifications and imagery to multilingual descriptions and logistics data
  • Efficient catalog syndication, streamlining multi‑market and multi‑channel listing processes
  • Support for fast product launches and content updates across markets is a crucial advantage in a high‑velocity industry like toys.

We believe this fair will offer valuable opportunities for collaboration, insight sharing, and shaping the future of toy retail together.

Let’s Meet in Nuremberg

We invite you to schedule a meeting with Icecat during the fair. You can meet with René Rozendal, Nathalie ter Horst, or Bertrand Thomas (responsible for the French market). Our team will be happy to discuss your catalog, product data needs, or any collaborative ideas for 2026.

➡️ Book a meeting with René Rozendal
➡️ Book a meeting with Nathalie ter Horst

➡️ Book a meeting with Bertrand Thomas

We look forward to seeing you in Nuremberg, exploring new opportunities, and helping bring your product content to life across markets.

Chief Business Development Officer - Initiator of the Icecat toys data model together with the toy industry

René Rozendal

Chief Business Development Officer - Initiator of the Icecat toys data model together with the toy industry

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