About Cleaning Forum

Cleaning Expo 2026 – 5th edition of the professional cleaning and hygiene industry trade fair

The strategic partner of Cleaning Forum is Kärcher

On 13–14 October 2026, the MTP Poznań Expo will host the jubilee 5th edition of Cleaning Expo - an event that continues to strengthen and unite the professional cleaning and hygiene industry year after year. Held in the modern and comfortable facilities of Poznań Congress Center, the exhibition will bring together leading manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and professionals responsible for hygiene standards and facility cleanliness management across a wide range of economic sectors.

Cleaning Expo goes far beyond the traditional trade fair format. It is a dynamic B2B business platform where innovation meets practical application, and where cleaning technologies, automation solutions, and facility cleaning management systems are showcased in real-life operational environments. Over the years, the event has become a key venue for market premieres, presentations of cutting-edge solutions, and the development of long-term business relationships across the entire industry ecosystem.

The 2026 edition places an even stronger emphasis on hands-on experience and practical demonstrations. Exhibitors will present their technologies in action, while visitors will have the opportunity to directly compare solutions, observe operational processes, and engage with industry experts and market leaders. The event has been designed to deliver not only inspiration but, above all, tangible business and operational value.

Cleaning Forum 2026 – practical insights, industry expertise and real-world challenges

An integral part of the exhibition is Cleaning Forum, which in 2026 will place even greater focus on practical knowledge and sector-specific expertise. The programme is built around concrete topics, case studies, and the analysis of real industry challenges together with proven approaches to solving them.

11:00 AM – OFFICIAL OPENING OF CLEANING FORUM

Day 1 – Military facilities and the defence industry

The first day of the forum will focus on environments that require exceptional organisation, security and the highest operational standards.

Experts will discuss the specifics of professional cleaning and facility maintenance in military facilities and defence industry environments, as well as current legal regulations governing public procurement in this sector. Particular attention will be given to the SAFE programme, which opens up new opportunities for companies to participate in procurement processes and develop cooperation with the defence sector.

The programme is aimed at companies interested in expanding their activities in the demanding yet dynamically developing market for services supporting the military and defence industries.

12:00 PM 

Opening of the Conference Programme

• Marcin Horyń, President of the Military Property Agency

12:15 PM

Key Assumptions of the New Procurement Policy of the Ministry of National Defence

• Grzegorz Lang, Legal Director, Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs (FPP)

12:45 PM

From Price to Value. How to Turn Procurement into a Source of Organisational Advantage?

• Jolanta Sergot-Kowalska, Cleaning Consulting

1:15 PM

Optimising Procurement Processes for Logistics Support Services for the Armed Forces – Cost Efficiency, Security Standards and Operational Resilience of Strategically Important Infrastructure

Panel participants:

• Marcin Horyń – President of the Military Property Agency
• Dr Mariusz Filipek – Representative of the Minister of Development and Technology for Deregulation and Economic Dialogue
• Adam Adler – Kärcher
• Jarosław Kot – Impel
• Moderator: Marek Kowalski – Chairman of the Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs (FPP)

Day 2 – Hospitality and residential cleaning services

The second day will focus on two rapidly growing market segments: the hospitality industry and residential cleaning services.

Within the hospitality sector, discussions will focus on effective work organisation, maintaining high quality standards and the use of modern technologies supporting day-to-day operations.

At the same time, the forum will address the challenges and growth opportunities for companies providing cleaning services to private customers – from building a competitive advantage to effective team management and service profitability.

11:00 AM

Professionalism in Private Spaces. A New Standard for House Cleaning Services

Discussion panel with:

• Moderator: Jolanta Sergot-Kowalska, Cleaning Consulting
• Dagmara Okroj – Owner, Cleaning Serwis, Hamburg, Germany
• Joanna Olszewska – Owner, JK Pucuś, Warsaw
• Marcin Kędziora – Commercial Director, Bravos Sp. z o.o.
• Magdalena Andersson – Owner, Z-Water

1:00 PM

Invisible Excellence. Housekeeping That Defines the Guest Experience and Hotel Value

Part One – Expert debate

• Moderator: Jolanta Sergot-Kowalska, Cleaning Consulting
• Marcin Procajło – General Manager, Mercure Poznań Centrum Hotel
• IGHP – Polish Chamber of the Hotel Industry
• Ewa Kantorska – Silliker Polska Sp. z o.o.
• Dariusz Turski – CEE Technical Manager / Academy Manager, Tarkett

Part Two – HOTEL ZONE: professional cleaning demonstrations

• Moderator: Jolanta Sergot-Kowalska, Cleaning Consulting
• Dariusz Mikołajczyk – Ambassador / CEO, i-team Polska Sp. z o.o.
• Bartosz Zieliński – Head of Direct Sales, BSC / Retail / Logistics, Kärcher
• Michał Buczkowski – Key Account Manager, Buzil

Hospitality Demonstration Zone - practical solutions in a real-world environment

One of the most engaging elements of Cleaning Forum 2026 will be a dedicated Hospitality Demonstration Zone designed specifically for hotel professionals. Within a specially arranged hotel-room environment, live practical cleaning demonstrations will showcase:

• effective organisation of housekeeping operations in a hotel room
• methods for reducing service delivery time while maintaining high quality standards
• techniques and tools that improve the productivity of cleaning teams
• modern technologies supporting the day-to-day work of housekeeping staff

The zone offers a unique opportunity to see proven solutions in realistic working conditions and assess their effectiveness in practice.

Kärcher is the Partner of Day 2.

The Polish Chamber of the Hotel Industry (IGHP) is the industry patron of the Hospitality Zone.

Why visit Cleaning Expo 2026?

• Discover the latest technologies and solutions for the professional cleaning and hygiene industry.
• See products and systems in action.
• Take part in expert debates and practical workshops.
• Build valuable business relationships with market leaders.
• Discover the trends that will shape the industry in the years ahead.
• Find solutions that support the growth and efficiency of your business.

Two days of knowledge, technology and business

Cleaning Expo 2026 is a meeting place for professionals looking for new opportunities for growth, inspiration and proven solutions for their organisations.

The event brings together expertise, innovation and practical experience, providing participants with tangible value and concrete tools to support business development.

CLEANING EXPO and CLEANING FORUM offer an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge, discover the latest trends and exchange experience with market leaders who are collectively shaping a new standard for professional cleaning and facility maintenance.

We look forward to welcoming you on 13–14 October 2026 at Poznań Congress Center!