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With its second voluntary sustainability report, Messe Düsseldorf shows how it embeds sustainability in its strategy and achieves tangible progress across the four dimensions of Planet, People, Performance, and Governance.

REHACARE INTERNATIONAL 2026 in Düsseldorf has drawn to a close with strong results and clear international appeal. From 23 to 26 September the leading trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion and care again became the central meeting point for the international medical devices, rehabilitation and care sectors.

Guided by ‘Explore the Power of Four’, GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST are strengthening their brand presence for 21–25 June 2027 in Düsseldorf. The focus is on decarbonisation, energy efficiency and a more integrated metallurgical value chain, complemented by digital services, matchmaking, a content hub and an expanded supporting programme.

New light rail lines now link Düsseldorf Airport directly with the Exhibition Center, the city center and the main train station, cutting travel time between the airport and the North Entrance to just seven minutes. The route marks the first phase of a far-reaching infrastructure construction project, with further expansion stages to follow.

Effective August 17, 2026, Geoffrey Sauer will assume leadership of Messe Düsseldorf North America (MDNA), the company's U.S. subsidiary based in Chicago, Illinois. As CEO & President, he will oversee the strategic and opera-tional development of the business across the region and lead the next phase of growth for Messe Düsseldorf's North American operations.

Wearables are rapidly evolving from consumer products into clinically relevant key technologies. From digital biomarkers and smart patches to AI-supported remote monitoring, wearable systems are increasingly transforming diagnostics, prevention and therapy.

Messe Düsseldorf closed out the 2025 fiscal year amid a challenging economic environment, underscoring its strong market position with solid results. Building on this foundation, the company continues to pursue strategic investments in its Düsseldorf headquarters, develop new trade show formats and systematically strengthen its global presence.

interpack 2026 made the energy of an entire industry truly tangible. Once again, it became the global meeting place for the processing and packaging industry and impressively demonstrated how concrete transformation is already being implemented in technology, materials and processes.

For three days XPONENTIAL Europe became the vibrant centre of the European industry for uncrewed systems and robotics. From 24 to 26 March leading figures from the world of industry, politics and science came together to showcase innovations, engage in ground-breaking discussions, and take the next, concrete steps towards application.

TOP HAIR Düsseldorf once again impressively demonstrated why it is the leading event for the hairdressing sector in Europe on 21 and 22 March 2026. The motto “More Glow. More Glam.

ProWein Düsseldorf 2026 is driving forward its strategic development as an international trade fair for wine and spirits in a targeted manner. With a clear business focus, efficient hall concept and strengthened future formats it continues honing its new focus.

Düsseldorf Congress GmbH has reconstituted and streamlined its Supervisory Board. At its meeting on 10 February 2026, Bernhard J. Stempfle, Managing Director for Finance and Infrastructure at Messe Düsseldorf, was elected Chairman. Christian Zaum, City Treasurer and Head of Economic Affairs of the City of Düsseldorf, was appointed Deputy Chairman.

With the construction of a new headquarters – consisting of a new building and a fully refurbished tower – Messe Düsseldorf is embarking on an important project for the future. The shift to a new working environment will enable greater collaboration, flexibility and efficiency. The project is part of the master plan to systematically modernize the Düsseldorf Exhibition Center by 2040.

Messe Düsseldorf is currently preparing the German House for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milan Cortina 2026 on behalf of Deutsche Sport Marketing (DSM). As a key partner of Team D and Team D Paralympics, it is contributing its experience from eleven previous German Houses to organisation, project management and delivery.