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PRESS RELEASE - DOWNLOAD January 14, 2026 Koelnmesse Inc. Promotes Jessica Boweak to Show Director for the Handicraft Family of Events Chicago, IL — Koelnmesse Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Boweak to Show Director for the Handicraft Family of Events, effective immediately. Jessica has been part of the Koelnmesse journey [...]
PRESS RELEASE - DOWNLOAD December 17, 2026 A New Era Begins: Koelnmesse Brings the h+h americas Fall Edition to Houston in 2026 Koelnmesse, organizer of the globally recognized h+h cologne and h+h americas, is excited to announce the launch of the h+h americas Fall Edition, debuting in Houston, Texas a city with a long, [...]
Koelnmesse Inc. Announces Transition in Leadership as Mette Petersen Retires After 22 Years of Distinguished Service Koelnmesse Inc. is entering a new chapter with a structured and collaborative leadership transition. Effective January 1, 2026, Darrin Stern will become President and Managing Director, succeeding Mette Petersen, who will retire June 30, 2026, after 22 years of remarkable leadership. Mette [...]
The wait is over—our 2025 h+h americas Lookbook: Made for YOU! is here!Explore the heart of the handmade industry through this exclusive digital edition, now available as a free download from our all-new merch store: shop.handicraft-worldwide.comPacked with inspiration, innovation, and community stories, the Lookbook captures everything that makes h+h americas the premier craft industry event [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE h+h americas 2025 Unites the Creative Industry with Record-Breaking Engagement and Global Reach […]
TV Personality and Sewing Entrepreneur Craig Conover to Headline Fireside Chat at h+h americas 2025 […]
Countdown Begins: h+h americas 2025 Promises Unmatched Excitement with Record-Breaking Exhibitors, Competitions, and Events […]
Koelnmesse and Synchrony Announce Strategic Partnership for h+h americas and Fiber + Fabric Craft Festival […]
Koelnmesse Elevates the Crafting Experience with the Launch of Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival […]
h+h americas Announces Jonah Larson as the 2025 NexGen Artist h+h americas, North America’s leading trade show for the creative handicraft industry, is proud to announce Jonah Larson as the 2025 NexGen Artist. Jonah, a crochet prodigy from LaCrosse, Wisconsin, embodies the innovation, artistry, and inclusivity that define the future of fiber arts. At [...]
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