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Chris Shaw
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All roads lead to Amsterdam
16 March 2026
IT'S THAT time again! The global cleaning and hygiene industry is turning its attention to Amsterdam. This year, the milestone 30th edition of Interclean promises to be the biggest yet, bringing together innovation, expertise and collaboration under one roof at the RAI Amsterdam from 14–17 April.
With around 900 exhibitors from 45 countries and more than 30,000 expected visitors, Interclean Amsterdam continues to demonstrate why it remains the sector’s leading international meeting point. But beyond the scale, what truly sets the event apart is its role as a catalyst for industry progress.
Across four days, the exhibition will showcase the technologies, ideas and conversations shaping the future of professional cleaning. From robotics and artificial intelligence to sustainable chemistry, infection prevention and data-driven facilities management, the programme reflects an industry undergoing an unprecedented transformation.
The show floor itself has been redesigned to enhance the visitor experience, while the four Experience Centres - covering healthcare, hospitality, robotics and outdoor cleaning - offer hands-on opportunities to see innovations working in real-world scenarios. For many attendees, these practical demonstrations are where the real value of Interclean lies.
Equally important is the knowledge-sharing that runs throughout the event. The Main Stage and specialist education tracks developed with industry partners explore critical topics such as workforce development, digitalisation, sustainability and healthcare hygiene. These discussions highlight how the role of cleaning professionals continues to evolve - becoming more skilled, more technologically enabled and more central to the wellbeing of the environments they protect.
Recognition also plays an important part. The Amsterdam Innovation Awards celebrate breakthrough ideas across sustainability, digitalisation, hygiene and ergonomics, while initiatives such as the Cleaner’s Choice Award and national Cleaner of the Year honours help place the spotlight firmly on the people behind the profession.
In an industry increasingly defined by technological change and rising expectations, Interclean Amsterdam always provides something invaluable: a place for the global cleaning community to meet face-to-face, exchange ideas and explore solutions together.
Cleaning Matters will be following developments closely throughout the event - and looking forward to discovering first-hand the innovations that will shape the next chapter of professional cleaning.
See you there!
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