
The highlights
Opening of Piano World:
Duo Clave – an extraordinary double grand piano and its technical innovations
Friday, April 24, 2026, 9 a.m. Piano Salon Paul Corbin is a French piano maker who worked as a designer at C. Bechstein in Seifhennersdorf, Germany. In his spare time, he took on the challenge of building his own grand piano: the DuoClave. After seven years of work, its construction is complete. Here, he presents the features of this extraordinary double grand piano and all the innovations it incorporates.

Seminars and lectures in the exclusive area
Friday, April 24, 2026 to Sunday, April 26, 2026, all day
NCC East, Level 2
Directly adjacent to the exhibition rooms is the exclusive conference area for specialist seminars and presentations. Here, piano makers, manufacturers, and suppliers share their knowledge and experience with the participants. Trade visitors and retailers gain exciting insights into current developments, innovations, and trends in the industry.

Meet and Greet
Le Meridien Nuremberg
Thursday, April 23, 2026, evening
Piano Maker Evening
Parks Nuremberg
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8 p.m.
The piano makers' evening has become a tradition at the BDK. This year, we are especially looking forward to spending this unforgettable evening together with all the international participants! Besides good food, drinks, and many great conversations, the evening will feature musical entertainment: by us!
Anyone who would like to be part of the program and contribute to the evening with an entertaining performance (music of all kinds, stories, dance, etc.) is cordially invited!
For inquiries regarding participation, please contact: kiechle@bdk-piano.de

Concert performance HfM
NCC East
Friday, April 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
In 2026, there will again be a special concert performance across three levels - featuring 10 different instruments from our Piano Salon!

BDK General Meeting
NCC East Level 2
Friday, April 24, 2026, 9 to 11 a.m.
Our most important body in our vibrant association. The board reports on activities and looks forward to your suggestions and active participation! The presentation of the Golden Tuning Hammer award also takes place here.

Order of events
April 23 to 26, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
from 9:00 am
9:30 -11:30 am
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
13:00-14:30 pm
2:30 - 4:00 pm
4:00 - 4:30 pm
4:30 - 6:00 pm
5:45 - 7:00 pm
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Entry to the trade fair
Opening speech DuoClave
Seminar block 1
Lunch break
Seminar block 2
Coffee break
Seminar block 3
Concert performance HfM
Exhibitors' evening (exhibitors, guests of honor, congress participants BDK and SOMM members)
NCC East
Piano World
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East
NCC East, Press Center
Saturday, April 25, 2026
from 9:00 am
9:00 -11:00 am
9:30 a.m.
11:00 -11:30 am
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
13:00 -14:30 pm
2:30 - 4:00 pm
4:00 - 4:30 pm
4:30 - 6:00 pm
from 8:00 pm
Coffee break
Seminar block 4
Lunch break
Seminar block 5
Coffee break
Seminar block 6
Piano Maker Evening
NCC East
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NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
Parks Nuremberg
Sunday, April 26, 2026
from 9:00 am
9:30 -11:00 am
11:00 -11:30 am
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
NCC East, Level 2
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