COLOGNE, GERMANY — An estimated 600 exhibitors from 40 countries are expected at ORGATEC 2012, the International Trade Fair for Office and Facility. Spread across 350,000 square feet of exhibition space, the show will take place Oct. 23 to 27 in Cologne, Germany.

“The extremely high quality and international range in the segments furnishings, lighting, flooring, acoustics and media technology is unique worldwide and enables the trade visitors to obtain a comprehensive overview of innovative solutions for the holistic design of professionally used rooms,” Katharina Hamma, COO of show organizer Koelnmesse said in a statement.

Featured at ORGATEC will be the “International Trend Forum” and "Office Interior Trends" where industry experts will discuss trends and present best practices from the business/office world. Other themes presented will focus on lighting, acoustics and media technology.