Messe Berlin GmbH
Messe Berlin has been organising international trade fairs and congresses since 1822. We organise more than 100 regional, national and international in-house and guest events each year. Besides the leading international trade shows ITB Berlin/Asia, International Green Week Berlin, IFA, InnoTrans and Fruit Logistica Berlin/HongKong our mainly international programme of trade fairs covers a wide range of events - be it the food, travel, logistics, healthcare IT or consumer electronics– Messe Berlin’s portfolio has many highlights to offer. A unique location, innovation trade fair concepts, a successful congress business and a strong international orientation are complemented by many years of expertise, professionalism and distinctive service-based character. These characteristics make Messe Berlin one of the world’s most successful trade fair companies.
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- Business Type:
- Event organizer
- Industry Type:
- Publishing / Media / Marketing
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1822
- Employees:
- 101-1000
- Turnover:
- $100,000,000 US - $1,000,000,000 US
About Us
Berlin
Berlin is dynamic. Berlin is entertainment, 24/7. Berlin is good for worldwide business. No other location in the world has more decision-makers from business, politics, science and culture coming together in one place than the German capital.
The city of Berlin and Messe Berlin complement each other in many ways. As one of the world’s top 10 event organizers in terms of sales, Messe Berlin makes striking contributions to the positive image of the German capital. In addition to over 700 direct employees, Messe Berlin’s activities vouch for over 25,000 jobs in the city, making it one of the region’s largest employers and one of the most important engines for growth and tourism.
Our employees are aware of their responsibilities towards their worldwide partners. We enjoy being the catalyst in information exchange and the formation of business deals, by uniting numerous people from all over the world, and hereby contributing to the growingly positive image of our international metropolis that is Berlin.
Broad event portfolio and strong brands
Messe Berlin offers a very diverse event program: Over 100 regional, national and international events – including guest events – in areas such as nutrition, tourism, logistics, IT, public health and consumer electronics take place every year at Berlin exhibition centers in Germany and around the world.
Our exhibition centers – flexible and multi-functional
The trade fair and convention business thrives on personal communication. This is where innovative products can be experienced – it is where exhibitors and potential customers meet and do business. Messe Berlin creates the right atmosphere for this communicative complexity – for every type of event, including trade fairs, conventions and special events: Our Berlin ExpoCenter City, as well as the new, multi-functional trade fair and event location CityCube Berlin, offer suitable premises for every kind of event
Internationality
In addition to the Berlin-based professional teams who have many years of experience in the trade fair and convention industry, Messe Berlin has an international network of 85 foreign representatives in over 150 countries who offer exhibitors and visitors all over the world a comprehensive portfolio of services and provide individual, professional consulting locally.
Full-service provider
Messe Berlin‘s subsidiaries, partners and staff ensure that Messe Berlin is able to provide exhibitors and congress organisers with professional, comprehensive and individual services. From catering, to stand construction to event-specific technical services – our exhibitors enjoy all-inclusive care and benefit from our employees’ passion and commitment.
Sustainability
As a company which acts globally, Messe Berlin is of course aware of its social and environmental responsibilities and is especially careful in its use of resources for all its activities.
Compliance at Messe Berlin
Messe Berlin acts according to the principles of responsible, sustainable and value-focused corporate governance. The confidence of customers and the general public in our corporate group is an important prerequisite for sustainably increasing the value of our enterprise. A code of conduct is used to implement our compliance program within the company. Our goal is to prevent legal violations, such as corruption, and minimize compliance risks for Messe Berlin.
Messe Berlin Worldwide
Our global network of representatives ensures that exhibitors and visitors can always find a competent local contact, not only for Messe Berlin exhibitions and congresses but also for events outside Berlin. Exhibitors and visitors receive full support anywhere in the world directly from our local international representations. Our services range from consultancy to event-related questions, as well as visa requirements and questions on cultural matters.
Opening up new marketsWe conduct business on your behalf in more than 170 countries. Our subsidiaries Messe Berlin Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, Global Produce Events (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. In Shanghai, Berlin Exhibition Guangzhou Co. Ltd. in Guangzhou and the international representatives around the world are a guarantee that you as an exhibitor and visitor can always find a knowledgeable local contact abroad for Messe Berlin events and for trade fairs and congresses in Berlin.
We offer you a broad consultation and supervisory assistance in Berlin and abroad - from initial contact to participation at a trade fair. This service includes notification of state support, information on convenient accomodations and on stand construction as well as explanations of visa regulations, cultural and trade law isssues.
Furthermore, Messe Berlin offers its exhibitors and visitors the following events as additional presentation platforms:
- ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA in Singapore
- CHINA FRUIT LOGISTICA in Shanghai
- ITB ASIA in Singapore
- CE China in Guangzhou
- ITB China in Shanghai
- CE Week in New York
- ITB India in Mumbai
Other trade fairs abroad are currently in the planning stage.
Environmental Protection @ Messe Berlin
Messe Berlin places high priority on protecting nature and conserving natural resources. The company makes every effort to use resources sparingly and practice environmental protection based on the principle that economic thinking and actions can achieve environmental benefits.
With this in mind, daily processes are continuously adapted to the latest scientific findings and further developed:
- As a result of careful energy management and targeted investments, the amount of fuel used for heating and air conditioning was reduced by 23% and CO2 emissions were lowered by 27% from 2005 to 2013.
- More than 30% of the electrical power required by Messe Berlin is produced by environment-friendly combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Over 40% of the heat energy is produced by burning carbon-neutral wood pellets.
- Service providers are selected based on their ability to meet the latest environmental protection standards.
- Discount monthly passes are made available to encourage the use of public transport by Messe Berlin employees.
- Brochures, forms and other documents are made available for download in order to reduce paper usage.
- Materials that are recyclable, biodegradable or reusable are generally used in all work processes.