Cancellation of "The Hall of Vape" in Germany, 2025

Dec.24.2024
Cancellation of "The Hall of Vape" in Germany, 2025
The cancellation of "The Hall of Vape" e-cigarette exhibition in Stuttgart, Germany in May 2025 was announced by founder Ira Simeonidis.

According to a report by Sigmagazine on December 23, the e-cigarette exhibition "The Hall of Vape," originally scheduled to take place in Stuttgart, Germany in May 2025, has been cancelled.

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Ira Simeonidis statement screenshot | Image source: "The Hall of Vape" official website


The founder and organizer of the exhibition, Ira Simeonidis, announced this news through social media and "The Hall of Vape" official website. In a letter addressed to exhibitors, attendees, and partners, Simeonidis openly admitted that this was not an easy decision.


The statement is translated into English as follows:


Dear exhibitors, audience, and partners:


We regret to inform you that "The Hall of Vape" event, originally scheduled for May 2025, will not take place. This decision was not taken lightly, as we have worked together with you for many years to create a unique platform for the e-cigarette community - something that we all truly take pride in.


However, in recent years, we have observed and experienced some changes that have prompted us to make this decision. Firstly, the number of German exhibitors has steadily decreased. Additionally, due to changes in the legal framework, the interest of international exhibitors has significantly declined. At the same time, we have also noticed a decrease in the number of visitors in the past few years.


Unfortunately, all of these factors have made it impossible for us to organize an event that meets your expectations and deserves high quality and diversity.


We would like to sincerely thank everyone for their loyalty, trust, and support over the past decade. "THE HALL OF VAPE" has always been more than just an e-cigarette exhibition, it is a place for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and strengthening the industry and community. Organized by e-cigarette enthusiasts, for e-cigarette enthusiasts. The crowded halls filled with vapor, thousands of e-cigarette fans waiting outside an hour before opening, pre-show activities, guests from around the world, and our special guests - these memories will forever hold a special place in our hearts.


Despite having to cancel the event in 2025, we want to emphasize that we still believe in the importance of e-cigarettes for smokers and the unity of the e-cigarette community. We will continue to closely monitor industry developments and consider potential future events (such as "The Hall of Vape" in 2026?), new formats, or opportunities to continue this tradition in the future.


Despite the unfortunate news, we still wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and all the best. We wish everyone good health.


We extend our sincere greetings.


According to reports, The Hall of Vape is one of the long-standing exhibitions in the European e-cigarette industry. It has been held continuously since 2016, except for a two-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is scheduled to continue until 2024.


Simoni Dis explained, "Firstly, the number of German exhibitors continues to decline. Additionally, due to changing legal regulations, international exhibitors' interest has significantly weakened. At the same time, we have also observed a decrease in the number of attendees in recent years." He concluded that these reasons have made it impossible to organize an event with the same quality standards and diversity as in previous years.


Although we had to cancel the 2025 event, we still believe in the importance of e-cigarettes for smokers and the unity of the e-cigarette community. We will continue to closely monitor industry developments and consider hosting new events in the future (such as The Hall of Vape in 2026), new formats, or opportunities to continue this tradition.


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