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12/21/2023
Preparation begins for EuroSkills 2027
Europe's top skilled professionals will be guests at Messe Düsseldorf: in 2027, more than 800 participants will be competing against each other at EuroSkills, the European Skills Championships, to find the best skilled workers in a variety of fields. Preparations for this major event were kicked off with the presentation of the funding approval at Düsseldorf City Hall.
11/23/2023
Renewable energy experts meet innovations in Düsseldorf
Last year, Solar Solutions Düsseldorf brought together more than 8,000 experts from the field of sustainable energy in North Rhine-Westphalia and the surrounding regions to exchange knowledge and explore business opportunities. This year, not only will the exhibition space be double the size in comparison to last year, but also the number of trade visitors.
11/16/2023
MEDICA and COMPAMED: Medical technology business is profiting from strong appeal to international visitors
After four days of business, MEDICA and COMPAMED in Düsseldorf delivered impressive confirmation that they are excellent platforms for the worldwide medical technology business and the top-level exchange of expert knowledge.
11/15/2023
NRW-USA Year 2023/24: Messe Düsseldorf as the engine of transatlantic economic relations
The important role of Messe Düsseldorf for the economic relationship between Europe and North America can be experienced at this year’s MEDICA and COMPAMED from November 13 to 16, 2023. As early as 1948, Messe Düsseldorf laid the foundation for the transatlantic economic relations when it hosted the first foreign event organized by a German trade show company in New York.
11/09/2023
MEDICA 2023 + COMPAMED 2023 commence with an increase in bookings and top international participation
An audience of medical professionals from all over the world and from all areas of the healthcare economy will meet again in Düsseldorf from Monday to Thursday (13 – 16 November). This is when the internationally leading medical trade fair MEDICA 2023 will kick off with an unprecedented number of participants including more than 5,300 companies from just under 70 countries.
10/27/2023
XPONENTIAL Europe: UAV DACH to Become Partner, Bringing the EUROPEN DRONE FORUM to Düsseldorf
XPONENTIAL Europe is getting strong support from the uncrewed systems industry. After the internationally leading industry association AUVSI, the largest German-speaking association for uncrewed aviation, UAV DACH, is now also joining XPONENTIAL Europe as a partner.
10/11/2023
Europe’s Leading Lubricant Exhibition and Conference is moving to Düsseldorf
After two hugely successful years at Messe Essen this free to attend event will move to Messe Düsseldorf. This strategic move will provide a larger exhibition space and ability to accommodate increased visitor numbers, giving attendees and exhibitors even greater opportunities for networking, innovation, and col-laboration.
09/20/2023
Kick-off in Thailand: Messe Düsseldorf and CTCA grow in Southeast Asia
After Dr. Stephan Keller, Mayor of Düsseldorf, and Lei Limin, Chairman of the China Textile Commerce Association (CTCA), signed a cooperation agreement in Shanghai in April 2023, action is now being taken: CIOSH, the successful in-ternational trade fair for personal protective equipment in China, is expanding to Southeast Asia.
09/16/2023
REHACARE 2023: A strong signal for inclusion and digitalization in the healthcare market
Düsseldorf, 16 September 2023 - The international trade fair for rehabilitation and care REHACARE, which took place in Düsseldorf from 13 to 16 September, came to a successful close today, leaving a strong signal for inclusion, participation and digitalization in the healthcare market
09/15/2023
Convincing premiere for wire and Tube Middle East Africa in Cairo
A successful appearance for Messe Düsseldorf's four new foreign satellites in Cairo: from 2 to 4 September, wire and Tube Middle East Africa, together with GIFA and METEC Middle East Africa, presented themselves for the first time at the Egyptian trade fair METAL & STEEL EGYPT at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo/Egypt.
08/22/2023
MEDICA 2023 + COMPAMED 2023: “Where Healthcare is going” – the leading motif is reflected in a wide variety of formats
The medical technology market is in worldwide motion and the signs ahead of MEDICA 2023 and COMPAMED 2023 could hardly be more exciting. The prices for energy, raw materials, services and many goods are rising. At the same time, health care budgets especially in the publicly financed health sectors of many countries continue to be strongly limited.
08/17/2023
Messe Düsseldorf Asia and Informa Markets to strengthen their cooperation in the plastics and rubber trade exhibition business in Southeast Asia
Plastics and Rubber events will cover Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam from 2024 - Messe Düsseldorf Asia and Informa Markets, two of the region’s leading international exhibition organisers, have announced a landmark partnership that will see the consolidation of their plastics and rubber trade exhibitions in Southeast Asia.
08/03/2023
Classic Days again at Messe Düsseldorf: Vintage car festival testifies to sustainable new business success
After the success of the first Classic Days in Düsseldorf last year, the event will also be hosted on the trade fair parking lot P1 in 2023 again. The return of this guest event not only testifies to the appeal of the trade fair destination Düsseldorf but also to the sustainable success of the company’s new business activities.
07/18/2023
Messe Düsseldorf and DEG continue cooperation
Two traditional Düsseldorf companies continue to go hand in hand. Messe Düsseldorf has extended its commitment to DEG for the next two years. The company will continue to be present at the PSD BANK DOME on all home match days. In addition, as in the previous season, there will be a joint promotion for the boot trade fair.
07/10/2023
AUVSI and Messe Düsseldorf North America Release Data Demonstrating Successful Staging of XPONENTIAL 2023
The partnership of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA) already shows its positive impact: XPONENTIAL 2023 in Denver, Colorado, was marked by a high increase in international participation and the start of the trade show’s expansion to Europe.
06/16/2023
Top results, top-level talks, and top atmosphere at the Bright World of Metals in Düsseldorf
After five eventful trade fair days GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST have clearly exceeded expectations. 63,300 visitors from 114 countries – 58 % of them being decision makers – travelled to the Bright World of Metals in Düsseldorf.
06/13/2023
The Bright World of Metals on course for expansion: Messe Düsseldorf extends its portfolio to include GIFA Mexico 2024
By holding GIFA Mexico from 16 to 18 October 2024 in Mexico City, Messe Düsseldorf will not only provide enterprises from Mexico and the region with a new platform for the global metallurgy and foundry industry but also give international exhibitors and industry experts a unique opportunity to build their business relations and gain a foothold on the emerging Mexican market.
05/17/2023
Messe Düsseldorf registers high profit
Messe Düsseldorf navigated through the pandemic without the financial support of its shareholders. It can now recover from the pandemic-related losses of previous years. For 2022 Messe Düsseldorf Group has posted after-tax results of €60.5m. Necessary investments, which were postponed for pandemic reasons, are possible again.
05/16/2023
MEDICAL FAIR INDIA’s 28th edition scales new heights with a record turnout of 17,943 visitors from the global healthcare industry
The established and leading medical trade fair for the Indian subcontinent, MEDICAL FAIR INDIA, has impressively confirmed its highlighted position with the course of its 28th edition. From 27 to 29 April 2023, 17,943 visitors came together at the Pragati Maidon in New Delhi to learn about the innovations of 450 exhibitors from 17 nations and current trend topics and to seek dialogue.
05/11/2023
Messe Düsseldorf launches a new XPONENTIAL in Europe in 2025
Messe Düsseldorf and the AUVSI present the leading platform for uncrewed systems and robotics – already in the U.S. right now and soon also in Düsseldorf. At the leading trade show XPONENTIAL in Denver, Colorado, which is jointly organized for the first time, Düsseldorf’s Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller announced the new XPONENTIAL Europe for February of 2025.
05/10/2023
interpack delights the global processing and packaging industry
For those in the product packaging and processing business there was only one “place to be” from 4 to 10 May: interpack in Düsseldorf. Under the heading “Welcome Home” the trade fair welcomed visitors from all over the world. The joy of finally coming together as an industry was great.
04/27/2023
Messe Düsseldorf North America co-hosts XPONENTIAL for the first time
The largest event acquisition in Messe Düsseldorf’s history: The Association for Uncrewed Vehicles International and Messe Düsseldorf North America will jointly host XPONENTIAL, the world’s leading trade show for uncrewed systems and robotic technology. The industry’s leading innovators will showcase the many uses of uncrewed vehicles, robots and related technologies in Denver, Colorado.
04/05/2023
Leading trade fair “Flotte! Der Branchentreff” commits long term to Düsseldorf
As part of a strategic partnership, Messe Düsseldorf and previous organiser Flotte Medien GmbH will organise Germany’s leading trade fair for fleet management, “Flotte! Der Branchentreff”, together in future. The focus will be on future topics such as digitalisation, telematics and fleet electrification. Mobility is an important pillar in the development of new business at Messe Düsseldorf.
04/04/2023
Messe Düsseldorf expands business in North Africa
Messe Düsseldorf is registering strong growth in Egypt and further expanding its market position. In September 2023 the company will bring the trade fairs GIFA MEA, METEC MEA, wire MEA and Tube MEA to Cairo for the first time. With this move Messe Düsseldorf not only provides its customers with access to the attractive domestic Egyptian market. Egypt is also the gate to Africa and the Near East.
03/27/2023
Messe Düsseldorf stages leading international trade show Tissue World for the first time
Tissue World, the world’s biggest trade show and conference for tissue production, will celebrate its German premiere at the premises of Messe Düsseldorf from 28 to 30 March. Informa Markets, the world’s largest exhibition organiser, has selected Düsseldorf to host the European edition of this leading international trade show because of the excellent location conditions.
03/24/2023
MEDICA 2023 + COMPAMED 2023 on schedule – hot phase of registration and theme planning running with momentum
With a notable increase in the number of exhibitors and a strong boost in the amount of visitors, in November 2022, the internationally leading trade fairs for the medical technology sector and its suppliers, MEDICA and COMPAMED in Düsseldorf, were able to send an important message signalling a new dawn for the market after months of restrictions caused by the pandemic.
03/21/2023
ProWein 2023: Leading trade fair in the industry successfully delivered
ProWein 2023 was a resounding success boasting top ratings from all sides and strong international reach. Wine and spirits professionals from all over the world experienced three intense days at the fair in Düsseldorf. Centre stage was the broad and deep range of wines and spirits from throughout the world.
03/20/2023
Leading fleet trade fair “Flotte! Der Branchentreff” brings experts together in Düsseldorf
On 29 and 30 March 2023 Messe Düsseldorf will host Germany’s biggest vehicle fleet trade fair at its exhibition centre. “Flotte! Der Branchentreff” is the leading trade fair for decision makers in the fleet management and mobility industry. Over 290 exhibitors will showcase products and services on 18,000 square metres. At “Flotte!” intense networking is centre stage.
03/16/2023
Messe Düsseldorf launches initiative for more sustainable trade fair appearances
Messe Düsseldorf developed a customer guide that includes measures and ideas on how exhibiting companies can make trade show appearances more sustainable in all planning phases. Messe Düsseldorf demonstrated at EuroShop 2023 that every step counts when it comes to sustainability, with the special stand "THINK SUSTAINABLY - ACT RESPONSIBLY" being an example of application.
03/13/2023
Messe Düsseldorf and Rheinbahn launch “Düsseldorf Ticket”
Since the beginning of March, Messe Düsseldorf and Rheinbahn have offered all trade fair participants at the homebase Düsseldorf a convenient and easy possibility for purchasing a “Düsseldorf Ticket” in addition to their trade fair admission tickets.
03/02/2023
EuroShop 2023: broad international attendance confirms world-leading position
The World’s No. 1 Retail Trade Fair, EuroShop 2023, has drawn to a successful close in Düsseldorf after five days on 2 March 2023. The intensive personal exchange on a global level prevailed throughout the course of EuroShop and made for an excellent mood among the 1,830 exhibitors. A total of more than 81,000 trade visitors travelled to the Rhine from all five continents
02/21/2023
Messe Düsseldorf creates new platforms in the growth market Türkiye
Messe Düsseldorf is constantly expanding its market position in Türkiye. In May 2023 wire and Tube Eurasia will be held in Istanbul for the first time. Further platforms for the Turkish market are being planned. With this move Messe Düsseldorf opens up an attractive national market for its customers.
02/15/2023
More service for the trade fair location Düsseldorf: WISAG and Messe Düsseldorf establish joint venture
The new trade fair services provider WISAG Messe Service GmbH started operations on 1 February 2023. It is a joint venture established by Messe Düsseldorf GmbH and WISAG Gebäudetechnik Holding GmbH & Co. KG, with a view to making processes even more efficient and customer focused.
02/15/2023
MEDICAlliance's trade fair year picks up speed with the 28th edition of the MEDICAL FAIR INDIA in New Delhi
For many years, the Messe Düsseldorf Group has been organising other successful events for the healthcare business in fast-growing continental and regional markets under the umbrella brand MEDICAlliance. MEDICAL FAIR INDIA can look back on a tradition of more than 30 years, is now held every year alternately in New Delhi and Mumbai.
01/25/2023
Messe Düsseldorf back in the black
For the trade fair year 2022 Messe Düsseldorf registered 63 events worldwide – of these 14 trade fairs and eleven guest events at the home base Düsseldorf. This means Messe Düsseldorf has posted a clear plus over the two previous years: thanks to its re-start Messe Düsseldorf GmbH generated profits of well over EUR 50m.
01/16/2023
wire and Tube go Türkiye – new investment business in May 2023 in Istanbul
Another important step has been taken towards globalisation with a focus on the international growth markets of the metal industry: from 24 to 27 May 2023 the new trade fairs wire Eurasia and Tube Eurasia will be held for the first time in Istanbul.
01/12/2023
Messe Düsseldorf and Caravanning Industry Association face the future together
Messe Düsseldorf GmbH and the Caravanning Industry Association (Caravaning Industrie Verband e. V. (CIVD)) will continue facing the future together and have renewed their cooperation for CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF until 2028. This was agreed by the two partners by signing the new contract at the beginning of the new year.