Press information of Koelnmesse

+++ Around 25,000 visitors from 125 countries +++ Industry celebrates the trade fair’s relaunch after pandemic-related cancellations +++ Over 70 per cent of trade visitors travelled from outside Germany +++ Exhibitors praise high-quality contacts +++ Event’s results exceeded expectations +++

Koelnmesse to place focus on the sweets & snacks segment with ISM Japan Messe Düsseldorf launches new ProWine Tokyo from 2024 Both German trade fair companies contribute their expertise

Memorandum of Understanding signed with ANTAD, organiser of Expo ANTAD in Guadalajara

Top decision-making competence of the visitors underlines the significance of the international trading platform Kind + Jugend and sets a clear business signal

At this year's gamescom, politicians have spoken out in favour of predictable and uniform trade fair operations in Germany. Trade fairs need to be able to plan ahead to keep functioning as strong and innovative sectors, and to lend internationality and economic added value to Germany as a trade fair location. In early August, the country's federal government unveiled its new Covid protection

Highest distinction for the Covid safety concept #B-SAFE4business, which has ensured smooth trade fair operations during the pandemic

Koelnmesse's CFO is entering retirement after more than 20 years with the company

CEO since 2008 - Mayor Reker: Continuity for the future

Statements by Mayor Henriette Reker, Chairwoman of Koelnmesse's Supervisory Board Gerald Böse, Chief Executive Officer of Koelnmesse Oliver Frese, Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse Herbert Marner, Chief Financial Officer of Koelnmesse on the occasion of Koelnmesse's annual press conference at 12:30 pm on 30 May 2022, at Koelnmesse's Congress Centrum Nord as well as on

2022 is the year of the re-start - concrete forecasts are hardly possible