Press information of Koelnmesse

UFI Global Congress - the exhibition industry's annual global gathering heads to Cologne in 2024 - Koelnmesse selected as hos in their centennial year - Congress to take place from 20-23 November, 2024

Koelnmesse continues to expand its food sector business in Japan

Strong participation of political representatives and continued support by the Tourism Board

The first motorcycle trade fair of the year attracts motorcycle fans and the international trade + Total of around 100,000 private and trade visitors in Cologne + Exhibitors praise high-quality conversations + Young public with strong representation

Ralf Nüsser (58) is to become the new Managing Director of Koelncongress GmbH as of 1 November 2022. The Authorised Signatory and Senior Vice President will thus be succeeding founding Managing Director Bernhard Conin (68), who has always defined himself as a "host of hosts" and will continue to serve the company until the end of February 2023 following 44 years of service. The

+++ 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