nhorgenta, Europe’s leading platform for jewellery, watches and gemstones, announces its first collaboration with the Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH), the global reference for watchmaking culture.

The FHH is renowned for spreading the international influence of watchmaking culture worldwide. By promoting the watch as an object of art and culture in a neutral and truthful way, the foundation has consistently provided unique content that enhance the cultural dimension of leading industry events.

Aurélie Streit, Vice President of the Fondation Haute Horlogerie, emphasises the importance of this collaboration, stating: “Participating in Inhorgenta aligns perfectly with our mission to promote and preserve horological culture. This event allows us to continue to educate and inspire the watchmaking community while safeguarding the heritage of our craft for the future. We are delighted to be collaborating with Inhorgenta to jointly showcase this rich heritage.”

Aurélie Streit, Vice President of the Fondation Haute Horlogerie

Stefanie Mändlein, Exhibition Director of Inhorgenta, adds: “We are always aiming to enhance our experience and add innovative ideas and elements to Inhorgenta. The FHH Cultural Space will further expand our timepieces portfolio in Hall A1. It perfectly complements our extensive line-up of international brands as well as new and traditional individual manufacturers. By adding a layer of cultural insight, we are offering our audience a glimpse into the rich heritage of the craftsmanship and artistry of watchmaking, and the FHH is the perfect partner for this.”

Stefanie Mändlein, Exhibition Director of Inhorgenta

Watches have always played a key role at Inhorgenta and have been part of the exhibition since its very beginning 50 years ago. Hall A1 is the home of timepieces at the fair, with top international brands, traditional manufacturers and young companies presenting new products and trends alongside established classics. In addition, there are two dedicated pavilions: the Salon Suisse and the French Pavilion, where the watchmaking art of both countries is presented to a large audience.

The “Watch Talk” panel discussions feature international speakers on topics that move the industry and the Inhorgenta Award attracts exciting brands and submissions for the “Luxury Watch” and “Watch Design” categories, underlining the importance of the sector. This offer will now be further enriched by Inhorgenta’s collaboration with the FHH.

At Inhorgenta Munich in February 2025, the FHH will introduce its innovative “FHH Cultural Space”, a dynamic educational and experiential hub designed to become a major player in promoting the watchmaking culture. This space will offer a wide array of cultural services and activities including:

The “Watches and Talents” exhibition, curated by Watches and Culture by FHH, which showcases the work of eight exceptional professionals in the watchmaking industry.

A series of watchmaking workshops, scenographic displays, and events centred on the theme of watchmaking, providing an immersive experience for all types of audiences.

Further, FHH is going to be integrated in Inhorgenta’s “Watch Talks” a dedicated program of conferences and panels featuring expert speakers from the watchmaking industry.