How can destinations develop sustainably for the future? What potential does caravanning offer for regions, guests, and sustainable tourism development? The “Destination Future” conference program at CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF provides the answers.
Look forward to three days full of inspiration and exchange: from Monday, August 31 to Wednesday, September 2, 2026, you can expect exciting keynotes, hands-on workshops, and dialogue with experts from tourism, industry, and politics.
A high-quality professional program with real added value – for destination managers, investors, and political decision-makers from the tourism, caravanning, and outdoor sectors.
The CARAVAN SALON 2026 conference programme has a number of exciting highlights in store that will shed light on key topics in the caravanning and outdoor tourism industry. You can look forward to the 6th German Pitch Day, the InnovationStage, the ‘Nature.Tourism.Future‘ symposium and the Camping Destination Day.
Added value of the programme
Experience a comprehensive programme that combines keynotes, best-practice insights and interactive networking sessions. You can expect active discussions that will show you concrete solutions to key challenges.
Practical examples from Germany and abroad will take centre stage, promoting exchange between industry representatives and opening up new perspectives.
Discover how regions can appeal to new target groups and increase their tourism value through caravanning.
Be inspired by successful strategies and measures from national and international regions that can serve as a model for your own destination development.
Caravanning has long been more than just a leisure trend - it has become an integral part of the tourism industry. This event offers you the opportunity to shed light on this change and discuss the joint opportunities for tourism and caravanning. The focus will be on practical insights and strategic issues.
Take the opportunity to meet with destinations, planners and brands from the tourism industry.
Our conference programme!
Preparations for the ‘Destination Future’ conference programme are full in swing! You can look forward to exciting topics, high-calibre speakers and innovative ideas on the future of camping and outdoor tourism.
The programme will only be held in German. You can register for the conference programme in German via the following link.
