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Düsseldorf is the world's most important meeting place for caravanning enthusiasts
06.09.2026
The CARAVAN SALON 2026 came to a close in Düsseldorf on a very positive note. The 65th edition continued the trade fair’s success story: More than 259,000 caravanning enthusiasts came to find out about vehicles, accessories, technology, destinations and new forms of mobile travel.
New Light Rail Lines: Seven Minutes Between the Airport and Messe Düsseldorf
04.09.2026
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.
Messe Düsseldorf Plans Its First Trade Show in Morocco
02.09.2026
In collaboration with the national industry association FENAGRI, Messe Düsseldorf is preparing to launch its first trade show in Morocco. As a major export hub with close commercial ties to Europe and Africa, Morocco offers tremendous potential for international companies.
Geoffrey Sauer Appointed CEO & President of Messe Düsseldorf North America
07.08.2026
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.
Messe Düsseldorf to Cover up to 18 Percent of Its Electricity Needs with Solar Power from Its Own Rooftops
02.07.2026
A new photovoltaic system has gone into operation on seven of Messe Düsseldorf’s hall roofs. Developed together with partners Schoenergie and Stadtwerke Trier, the system will generate renewable electricity for trade fair operations: in total, around 15 to 18 percent of the site’s electricity needs can be covered by solar power in the future.
Messe Düsseldorf brings Europe’s leading wearables conference to Düsseldorf
26.06.2026
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.
Double honor: Messe Düsseldorf wins German Brand Award 2026
26.06.2026
Dual recognition at the German Brand Award 2026: Messe Düsseldorf has been recognized for its new brand identity and the strategic evolution of its corporate brand. The company received Gold in the “Excellent Brands – Trade Fairs & Event Locations” category as well as the “Winner” distinction in the additional category “Excellent Brands – Corporate Brand of the Year.”
Successful Despite Challenging Times: Messe Düsseldorf Strengthens Economic Foundations for Growth
28.05.2026
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.
Messe Düsseldorf to Take Overall Responsibility for the German Pavilion at Expo 2027
28.05.2026
Messe Düsseldorf brings Germany to the world stage: the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has commissioned the company with overall responsibility for organizing and delivering the German Pavilion at Expo 2027 in Belgrade. The concept and cultural program will be developed by Cologne-based agency facts and fiction.
interpack 2026 sends a global signal for the industry
13.05.2026
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.