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UFI President 2026-27: Wolfram N. Diener Elected to Lead the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry
04.06.2025
The UFI Board of Directors has elected Wolfram N. Diener, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf Group, as President of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, for the 2026-27 term. His election honors his distinguished international exhibition expertise – and reflects the strong international standing of Messe Düsseldorf.
Messe Düsseldorf Well Positioned for Global Expansion and Investment
23.05.2025
There’s a lot going on at Messe Düsseldorf: In the first five months of 2025 alone, five of the six new events planned in Düsseldorf for the year have already taken place. In addition, five premieres are being held or are planned around the globe. The company’s growth strategy is reflected as well in its final 2024 financial results.
The Place to Maximize: Messe Düsseldorf Launches Comprehensive Image Campaign
15.05.2025
Messe Düsseldorf’s new brand positioning has reached its first milestone: a modern, digital image campaign featuring the core message “The Place to Maximize” and striking, future-oriented visuals. The aim is to sharpen Messe Düsseldorf’s profile as a partner for those shaping the economy of tomorrow and to strengthen its emotional appeal.
Messe Düsseldorf on Expansion Path in the Middle East
13.05.2025
Messe Düsseldorf is successfully pushing ahead with its new-business offensive in the Gulf region. In Riyadh, HRH Prince Saud Turki Al Faisal Bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Riyadh Exhibitions Company, and Wolfram N. Diener, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership.
Bridging Markets: New India Competence Centre Düsseldorf Established
02.04.2025
The new India Competence Center Düsseldorf focuses on promoting German-Indian economic relations. Companies aiming to enter the Indian market or expand from India to Düsseldorf, Germany, will find a central point of contact. They benefit from the expertise of the three founding partners: the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), the City of Düsseldorf, and Messe Düsseldorf.
Business as a Benchmark: ProWein 2025 makes a strong statement for the future of the wine and spirits industry
18.03.2025
ProWein 2025, 16 to 18 March, sent out a clear signal for innovation, vision and future-proofness in challenging times for the worldwide wine and spirits sector characterised by internationally declining sales and looming trade barriers.
New Innovative Trade Show Format: USE to Debut in Düsseldorf in 2027
06.03.2025
It’s a milestone with a dual effect: “The Ultimate World of Cutting and Welding – Urban Steel Expo” – USE for short – doesn’t just represent a new stage for the welding and cutting industry, it also demonstrates Messe Düsseldorf’s leading global position in the field of metalworking.
Messe Düsseldorf: Digital Innovations for an Efficient Trade Show Experience That’s Fit for the Future
04.03.2025
Messe Düsseldorf is stepping up its use of digital technologies to continuously improve the trade show experience.
Messe Düsseldorf Awards New Catering Contract: Sustainable, Modern, Healthy
27.02.2025
Updating their food and beverage options, Messe Düsseldorf and Düsseldorf Congress will, starting on January 1, 2026, put the focus on gastronomic concepts that blend responsibility, enjoyment and variety. The catering contract was awarded to two leading providers: SV (Deutschland) GmbH and lemonpie Eventcatering GmbH.
Commitment to a Sustainable Future: Messe Düsseldorf Publishes Its First Voluntary Sustainability Report
24.02.2025
Messe Düsseldorf, one of the world's most successful trade fair organizers, reaffirms its commitment to the future. With the publication of its first voluntary sustainability re-port, it is sending a strong signal for a future-oriented and responsible trade fair industry.