Interzoo 2020 Postphoned

Given the current situation regarding the spread of coronavirus in Germany and Europe, WZF Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft Zoologischer Fachbetriebe GmbH as the organizer of Interzoo in close cooperation with NürnbergMesse GmbH as a designated partner in the organization of the event is forced to return to the world leader. worldwide shows Interzoo 2020 at a later date that will not be determined yet.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the spread of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Infections were reported in each of the 16 German federal states, and the German Federal Ministry of Health recommended such events with more than 1,000 participants must be canceled. On March 12, 2020, German Chancellor Angela Merkel advised citizens to think carefully about participating in any event, including meetings with fewer than 1,000 participants. In the current circumstances, it is very likely that even relevant health ministries and bodies will be able to ban large events where more than 1,000 participants are scheduled for May 2020.

Given the current situation and its extremely dynamic proportions, as well as the unpredictable consequences of the pandemic, WZF as the organizer of Interzoo and NürnbergMesse designated to organize the event is not able to sufficiently guarantee the health of all participants of the fair if the event happens in May, as planned. "Our decision is based on the WHO recommendations and the risk catalog of the German Robert Koch Institute." General principles for risk assessment and recommended procedures for important events. "Unfortunately, maintaining Interzoo in May 2020 is impossible," explains Alexandra Facklamm, managing director of WZF.

Interzoo is the world's leading trade fair for the global pet supply industry, attracting business guests from over 120 countries. "Until recently, everything seemed to indicate that the fair in May 2020 will be a very successful event. Exhibitors and guests expect the world's major trade fair to offer excellent international business contacts and excellent business opportunities, 'says Dr. Rowena Arzt, Exhibition Director at WZF. Depending on the current situation, the event cannot honor this May performance link. In addition to the obvious health risk, the current huge travel restrictions do not allow international traffic without obstacles. "

"Deferring Interzoo is a demanding but necessary step. For the sector and to serve your interests in the best possible way, we have not found any other solution, "explains Norbert Holthenrich, president of the German Association for Animal Trade and Industry (Zentralverband Zoologischer Fachbetriebe ZZF), honorary sponsor of Interzoo." We sincerely hope that our members, exhibitors and interested parties understand that this was the only reasonable choice we could make. "

Interzoo 2020, which will take place in Nuremberg on 19-22 May, will be postponed to a date that has not yet been set. "We are aware of the great importance this exhibition has for all interested parties. That is why we work at full speed, together with NürnbergMesse, at an alternative date of the fair. Our goal is to announce the new date as soon as possible, "says Dr. Rowena Arzt.