Overview: Responsibility
Autonomous Technologies: A Growth Sector Between Two Worlds
03/23/2026
Autonomous and uncrewed systems are moving to the forefront of technological development. Rising defense spending, the growing importance of dual-use technologies and the pressure to turn innovations into practical applications faster are transforming entire markets, creating opportunities for regions like North Rhine-Westphalia. All of these developments will be on display at XPONENTIAL Europe.
Defense Belongs with Autonomous Technologies — and at XPONENTIAL Europe
03/20/2026
The decision to address defense as an application area at XPONENTIAL Europe has received broad support from the autonomous and uncrewed technologies industry. At the same time, there has been public debate about whether and how defense belongs at the trade fair. Wolfram N. Diener has a clear position on this. Clearer than ever before.
Why We Need to Talk About Defense Differently
05/22/2025
Defense at Messe Düsseldorf? For a long time, that seemed unthinkable – the topic too sensitive, seemingly at odds with the city’s civically oriented trade fair landscape. But now, the Supervisory Board of Messe Düsseldorf has given the green light. Wolfram N. Diener, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, elaborates the decision.
Circular Valley Convention: Spotlight on the Future of the Circular Economy
03/05/2025
The circular economy is crucial for a resource-efficient and low-emission future – and it impacts virtually every industry. That’s why Messe Düsseldorf, together with its partner associations, places a consistent focus on the topic.
Catalyst for Change: Trade Shows as Accelerators of Progress
11/05/2024
Trade shows are marketplaces where the agents of change come together and inspire each other with their ideas. We’re experiencing rapid advances right now, particularly in medical technology and healthcare. In his editorial, Wolfram N. Diener, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, explains how society as a whole benefits from this development.
Leaving no one behind
07/25/2024
Innovation leads to participation. And trade shows pave the way there. For Messe Düsseldorf’s President & CEO Wolfram Diener, that means a lot of responsibility – right in line with the promise contained in the UN’s 2030 Agenda to 'leave no one behind'.
Wolfram N. Diener: "Inclusion is a superb example of the vital role trade fairs can play."
06/20/2024
Inclusion is playing an increasingly important role in society, including for companies. The topic of participation is present in almost all areas of daily life, from sports to the workplace. In our new video series 'Facing Tomorrow,' our President & CEO, Wolfram N. Diener, addresses exciting topics related to the future of trade fairs.
Rethinking Mobility
04/25/2024
The demand for transportation continues to grow. Only innovative technologies can meet this demand, believes a passionate Wolfram N. Diener. In his article, the President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf dives into the innovation drivers that are kick-starting the mobility of tomorrow – and explains why trade shows are exactly the right place to disseminate these concepts.
A Perfect Match: Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai und Borussia Düsseldorf – Videointerview mit Timo Boll, Dang Qiu und Andreas Preuß
04/13/2022
Was haben das Messegeschäft und Tischtennis gemeinsam? Neben Eigenschaften wie Ehrgeiz und Durchhaltevermögen ist das vor allem die Präsenz auf dem chinesischen Markt.
Women at Messe Düsseldorf – why female leaders are important
05/03/2020
It is with a fair amount of expertise and self-confidence that many female colleagues at Messe Düsseldorf head groups, departments, divisions and projects.