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IMEX 2026 in Frankfurt marked a special milestone for Sensape: for the first time, Sensape GmbH joined the Leipzig Convention Network and the Leipzig Convention Bureau at the world’s leading trade show for meetings, events and incentive travel – from 19 to 21 May 2026 at Booth A140. The show itself broke all previous records with historic visitor numbers. Sensape was right at the centre of it.
What Sensape Showed at IMEX
At the shared Leipzig booth, visitors could step in front of Sensape’s 55” Phantastic Promoter and be transported into a completely new visual world within seconds. The AI detects the person in front of the display and generates a high-quality, personalised photo in real time – embedded in an immersive, brand-aligned environment. At IMEX, this meant visitors experienced the AI-powered AR system live, were actively engaged, and walked away with a personalised Leipzig memory sent directly to their smartphone. Personal, instantly shareable, unforgettable.
The twist: Sensape used the logos and corporate designs of Leipzig’s convention partners – including the Congress Center Leipzig (CCL), the KONGRESSHALLE at the Zoo, Zoo Leipzig and the city’s top conference hotels – as the visual foundation. The AI transformed these brand worlds into immersive image compositions, turning every interaction at the booth into a personalised brand moment.
Sensape as Part of the Leipzig Convention Network
The Leipzig Convention Bureau featured Sensape in its official IMEX 2026 press release under the headline “Effective brand communication, made in Leipzig” – as an example of how innovative event partners make conferences and business events in Leipzig a truly memorable experience. The description fits well: Sensape doesn’t just inform – it activates.
Other strong Leipzig partners were also present at Booth A140: the Congress Center Leipzig (CCL), the KONGRESSHALLE at Zoo Leipzig, Zoo Leipzig (with ambassador lion TAMMI), the Leipzig Marriott Hotel, the Westin Leipzig, and two newcomers to the network: Haus Leipzig and H16.
A Crowd Magnet at the Show
The Sensape installation drew large crowds. The immersive AI-generated images created real attention – both on the show floor and beyond, through organic sharing on social media. Visitors who stopped by Booth A140 and had their photo taken left with an image good enough to post. That’s the whole point.
Why This Matters for Events and Trade Shows
What Sensape showed at IMEX is available to book today and ready to deploy. The Phantastic Promoter is the right fit for:
• Trade shows and exhibitions: Booth magnet with maximum attention value, high share rate and measurable interactions
• Conferences and corporate events: Personalised brand experiences that actively engage participants and anchor the organiser’s brand
• Incentive programmes and social events: Immersive experiences as an emotional highlight
• Fan engagement: Virtual photos with stars, mascots or players (Sensape Allstars - deployed at FC Bayern München, Paris Saint-Germain and others)
• Retail and POS: Personalised product recommendations and customer engagement at the point of sale
The Products Behind It
SENSAPE Phantastic Promoter (55”, 4K) - A freestanding plug-and-play system with integrated camera, AI engine and touchscreen. Set up within hours, operational immediately, zero configuration required.
AI-Generated Imagery: Sensape’s AI detects visitors in real time and creates individual, high-quality photo compositions - tailored to the client’s brand experience. Images are transferred directly to smartphones and are instantly shareable.
Phantastic Studio: Sensape’s content management platform for remote control of content, visual worlds and AI parameters - no technical expertise needed.
About Sensape
Sensape GmbH, based in Leipzig, has been developing interactive hardware and software solutions for digital customer engagement at events, trade shows and at the point of sale since 2015. Core products: Phantastic Promoter, Allstars (fan engagement), WebAR (browser-based AR without an app) and Virtual Try-On. Clients include FC Bayern München, Paris Saint-Germain, Disney, Porsche, Swarovski, Toyota, OLYMP, RB Leipzig and many more - see all client projects.
Interested in deploying Sensape at your next event? Get in touch.
