Interclean Amsterdam 2024 recap
Team

Interclean Amsterdam 2024 – hats off to the most amazing edition yet!

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Interclean Amsterdam 2024 has come and gone in a whirlwind of products, people and limitless potential! Undoubtedly the most successful show yet, this edition proved to be bigger, bolder and more impressive than ever before – with a record attendance and rave reviews.

Overall, an international crowd of 875 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors from 143 countries converged on RAI Amsterdam from 14 to 17 May 2024. Visitors and exhibitors were unanimous in their praise of this highly anticipated four-day phenomenon.

The key goal this year was to create an event for the international professional cleaning and hygiene community that was more than just a trade show – offering, instead, a fully immersive experience. Interclean Amsterdam has always been the global platform where industry professionals can meet and mingle as they explore the newest innovations, discover the latest trends and learn from the experts – all of which future proofs their business and helps them thrive.

Superb quality content and industry insights

The 2024 programme boasted a rich tapestry of content spread across various stages, each catering to specific areas of interest. The main stage delivered thought-provoking keynote addresses and presentations on the most pressing topics impacting the cleaning industry.

The other stages centred around specific themes: Sustainability, Healthcare & Hygiene, and Data & Technology; while deep dive sessions offered insightful discussions on specific cleaning challenges and solutions. Product demonstrations brought cutting edge cleaning technologies and solutions to life, while interactive workshops gave attendees the opportunity to get hands on experience with the latest groundbreaking tools to take their cleaning experience and expertise to the next level.

Amsterdam Innovation Award

One of the highlights of the show was the highly anticipated announcement of the prestigious Amsterdam Innovation Award – revealed at the opening of Interclean Amsterdam 2024. This year the overall winner of the prestigious Award was presented to Diversey - A Solenis Company for its LESSEAU® NO-Touch Bar Soap dispenser & refills. An exciting new addition to the line-up this year, the Cleaners’ Choice Award, was awarded to Baudoin Wash-Systems for its Baudoin Wash Drone. The Visitors’ Choice Award, granted by fellow professionals and industry partners, was won by Kärcher for its KIRA CV 50.

Healthcare Cleaning Forum

On Thursday 16 May, the third edition of The Healthcare Cleaning Forum was held. This unique 1-day conference was organised by Interclean in close cooperation with CleanHospitals®, focussing on the importance of environmental hygiene in the fight against infections in hospitals and other care institutions. Here healthcare experts, including infection prevention specialists and facility managers, cleaning experts and industry members joined to discuss new scientific insights, innovative technology and groundbreaking procedures. The programme, with breakout sessions and top keynote speakers Prof. Didier Pittet, Clare Nash, Prof. Martin Kiernan, Prof. Brett Mitchell, Edmée Bowles, and Dr Alexandra Peters, was a huge success.

Sensational social sessions

Interclean Amsterdam isn't just about business – it's about fostering connections, forging valuable partnerships, learning from industry experts and building a vibrant community. In addition to an extensive range of knowledge sessions, Interclean offered a vibrant networking programme including the daily Interclean Social Club with live entertainment and Feel Good Friday where referee Bjorn Kuipers and the biggest Friday afternoon drink ensured a superb finish. This proved to be the perfect way to unwind after a busy exhibition day, network with industry peers and enjoy amazing entertainment.

China Breakfast during Interclean Amsterdam

With Interclean Shanghai rapidly approaching, we invited our Amsterdam show attendees to take part in the China breakfast on May 15 to learn more about the opportunities the Chinese market has to offer and how they could join Interclean Shanghai to unlock the extraordinary potential of this hugely important market. Guided by expert Valérie Hoeks attendees of this highly informative session were introduced to the steps on doing business in China, including navigating the cultural nuances, tackling regulatory hurdles, and unveiling consumer preferences that hold the key to success.

A word from our visitors

Interclean has always presented an electrifying hub for networking. From discovering new products, to following up new leads, witnessing live demos of the world’s most cutting-edge innovations, locking in new partners and closing deals – there is no better place to experience the future of clean. This is what a few of our visitors had to say:

“It always inspires us to come through and see what’s on the market, the new products, new machinery and also to network and mingle with a whole lot of like-minded people.”
“The reception is amazing; we’ve been coming for over 20 years, and you can meet manufacturers from all four corners of the globe!”
“It’s been incredibly insightful – you have a lot of experts that are driving evidence-based insights in the industry that can really make a difference.”
“I think the sustainability angle was quite interesting and discovering a tool to assess the impact on the environment when you’re choosing between two products.”

Describe Interclean Amsterdam in a few words:

“Big, well organised and in such a great position.”
“It’s the place to be if you do anything involved with cleaning.”
“Mind-blowing!”
“It’s the perfect place to find out where the market is moving and what are the issues and concerns.”

 

A word from our exhibitors

“It’s the perfect opportunity for our company to meet all of our customers in one place, which is fantastic!”
“Our goals are to meet our customers as well as make new customers and achieve leads.”
“There is a great buzz and vibe and there are so many customers.”
“We are looking for partners around the world.”
“We are showcasing a new product with 100% recycled material.”
“We are introducing a new app for supervisors.”
“It’s fantastic so far, it’s always nice to be here in Amsterdam at Interclean. We’re showcasing a lot of sustainability related innovations and new products. We’re really focusing on circularity, reducing waste and lowering carbon footprint.”

 

The big reveal – an exciting new Interclean brand identity

Interclean Amsterdam 2024 also presented the ideal occasion to share how Interclean has evolved over the years, since its inception in 1967. The team were delighted to showcase their new brand identity at the show. In the coming months more will be revealed about this exciting new brand refresh.

 

Save the date: Interclean Shanghai

If Interclean Amsterdam is anything to go by, you won’t want to miss our next big event - Interclean Shanghai.

With China fast becoming one of the major players in the global cleaning arena, the country is experiencing a surge in awareness of health and sanitation. That means China presents a land of huge opportunity for international players. From 11-13 December 2024 Interclean Shanghai takes place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Join thousands of professionals at Interclean Shanghai 2024, China’s only dedicated professional cleaning and hygiene trade show. Network, gain insight and learn about the latest innovative products from top industry experts and professionals from across China and beyond.

See you there!

 

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