From 20 February 2026 to 23 February 2026

FHH x INHORGENTA 2026

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FHH Cultural Space
Hall A1.333

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Messe München
Am Messesee 2
81829 München
Germany

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Friday 20 Feb, 09:30-18:30
Saturday 21 Feb. 09:30-18:30
Sunday 22 Feb. 09:30-18:30
Monday 23 Feb. 09:30-17:00

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To attend the event, please register to the fair:
www.inhorgenta.com

For the second year in a row, Fondation Haute Horlogerie joins forces with Europe's leading jewellery, watch and gemstone fair to bring fine watchmaking culture and experience to a public of international professionals.

INHORGENTA became the FHH official partner back in July 2025 after a fruitful first collaboration the 2025 edition of the fair. In 2026, the Munich-based salon continues its collaboration with the Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH) and will once again present the FHH Cultural Space in 2026. The immersive platform places fine watchmaking at the centre and offers exhibitions, workshops, live demonstrations and high caliber talks focused on craftsmanship, and knowledge transfer with the participation of international experts, brands representatives, journalists, influencers and FHH representatives.

"The FHH Cultural Space 2026 is conceived as a place of transmission, exchange and discovery – where craftsmanship, history and future perspectives come together."

Pascal Ravessoud, Vice President of the Fondation Haute Horlogerie

FHH Cultural Space

Spanning 260 square meters and centrally located within Halle A.1, the Culture Space will host a diverse array of interactive activities and displays. This year, the emphasis is truly on the experiential dimension of watchmaking featuring the participation of 3 FHH partner brands: Piaget, Bovet and Oris. Through continuous live formats, visitors will gain insights into intricate artisanal techniques, meticulous finishing processes and each brand's specific savoir-faire.

- Friday 20 Feb: PIAGET - demonstration of watch movements finishing
- Saturday 21 Feb: BOVET - gravure masterclass and storytelling sessions centered on the brand's heritage
- Sunday 22 and Monday 23: ORIS - sharing the brand's cultural values: Hölstein roots and strong commitment to responsibility and community

Watch Makers exhibition

The FHH exhibition “Watch Makers”, will be on display throughout the entire duration of the fair. This experiential exhibition has been curated to offer an immersive, multi-sensory journey into the fascinating world of watchmaking. Educational and hands-on experiences designed to introduce watchmaking and artisanal skills to visitors include movement assembly and decoration, gem-setting, case engraving and marquetry.

Free watchmaking workshops

A central element of the FHH Cultural Space is the series of free watchmaking workshops during which interested visitors will have the opportunity to disassemble and assemble a simple mechanical movement. No registration needed to attend the workshops led by one of FHH's trainers.

- Saturday, 21 February 2026, 16:30–17:30
- Sunday, 22 February 2026, 14:00–15:00 and 16:30–17:30
- Monday, 23 February 2026, 11:30–12:30

Watch Talk - Friday - 13:30

How do watchmaking and jewellery intertwine?

While exploring the deep-rooted links between the worlds of watches and jewellery, the panel will explore how these two cultures borrow from each other too, firmly establishing their connections

With the participation of
- Jean-Bernard Forot, Senior Manager Heritage at Piaget
- Francesca Grima, Artistic Director at Grima Jewellery
- Scott Wempe, Limited partner and Co-Head of Business Development at WEMPE

Moderated by Scarlett Baker, International Watch Journalist

Watch Talk - Friday - 15:15

Through the eyes of the voices of today: How does the next generation of consumers approach craftsmanship?

The new generation of watch customers are more educated on watchmaking, and generally more curious but to what extend? What is the new generation looking for?

With the participation of
- Julia Carrier-Angel @wristmarvels
- Andrea Casalegno @IAMCASA
- Tom Exton @TGE
- Marc-Henri Ngandu @marckenrii

Moderated by Clio Godrèche, FHH Senior Project Manager

Watch Talk - Sat. - 10:30

Craftsmanship and the human value in watchmaking

Dozens of professions participate in building what the industry is today: technical, artistic and industrial. Discover why the human hand is indispensable

Keynote presented by Pascal Ravessoud, FHH Vice President

Watch Talk - Sat. - 11:30

Craftsmanship in Watchmaking

Craftsmanship is at the heart of mechanical watchmaking and is one of the top elements elevating a watch. What is craftsmanship and how is it used by watchmakers? This panel discussion aims to reveal the answer using real-world examples from Swiss and German watch industries.

With the participation of:
- Serge Michel, Founder of Armin Strom
- Matthias Stotz, CEO of Tutima Glashütte
- Keith Strandberg, Head of Content and Training at Bovet

Moderated by Elizabeth Doerr, International Watch Journalist

"The collaboration with the FHH strengthens our ambition to further develop INHORGENTA as a relevant international platform for fine watchmaking."

Stefanie Maendlein, Exhibition Director of INHORGENTA

Agenda. Agenda. Agenda. Agenda. Agenda. Agenda. Agenda. Agenda

Friday 20 February

Partner brand focus: PIAGET

On-going: FHH Cultural Space and 'Watch Makers' exhibition
13:30 Talk How do watchmaking and jewellery intertwine?
14:30 Official opening of the FHH Cultural Space
15:15 Talk How does the next generation of watch consumers approach craftsmanship?

Saturday 21 February

Partner brand focus: BOVET

On-going: FHH Cultural Space and 'Watch Makers' exhibition
10:30 Keynote Craftsmanship and the human value in watchmaking
11:30 Talk Craftsmanship in watchmaking
16:30-17:30 Watchmaking workshop

Sunday 22 February

Partner brand focus: ORIS

On-going: FHH Cultural Space and 'Watch Makers' exhibition
14:00-15:00 Watchmaking workshop
16:30-17:30 Watchmaking workshop

Monday 23 February