INTERGEO, the world's leading exhibition and conference for geodesy, geoinformation and land management, is entering a new era after DVW e.V. and Hamburg Messe und Congress signed a landmark 10 year partnership that will reshape where and how the event is held. Beginning in 2028, the agreement will introduce a renewed rotating venue model while establishing Hamburg as INTERGEO's flagship host city in odd numbered years from 2029 onwards, reinforcing the event's international

Messe Frankfurt is establishing a presence in the rapidly growing trade fair market in Saudi Arabia with a subsidiary. "We want to seize the next wave of trade fairs," says Ted Bloom. Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030" offers the ideal growth environment. By Urs Seiler || Riyadh, December 8, 2025 || Messe Frankfurt's representation for CH/Li | upcoming trade fairs of Messe Frankfurt. Opening of the Messe Frankfurt office in Riyadh, from left: Wolfgang Marzin, Chairman of the Boar

What does the future of live communication look like when it's already a reality? Visitors to EXPOFORMER can experience the answer to this question in an impressive way at the brand-new show center in Embrach. By Urs Seiler || July 14, 2026 CEO Mario Huggler opens the EXPOFORMER Showcenter. Anyone investing money in a trade fair or congress appearance wants to see a return on their investment: more sales, new customers, new partners, and greater success. EXPOFORMER's brand-

Koelnmesse's record revenue of €455.5 million with over 8,000 (!) exhibitors at Anuga in fiscal year 2025 is attributable to strong trade fair and congress business in Cologne, growth abroad, a broad portfolio, and efficiency improvements. The heavy reliance on the trade fair cycle will lead to a decline in revenue figures in 2026. The economic impact amounts to €2.4 billion. by Koelnmesse/Urs Seiler || July 8, 2026 In the long term, Koelnmesse needs to expand its interna

Messe Frankfurt's revenue in 2026 will fall far short of forecasts due to unprecedented challenges, but the Covid debts will be repaid within three years. Messe Frankfurt will be climate-neutral by 2040. EuroBike is facing significant difficulties. And Heiko M. Stutzinger will succeed Detlef Braun. By Urs Seiler || June 25, 2026 || Representative of Messe Frankfurt for Switzerland and Liechtenstein Rarely has it been as clear as at the press conference of Messe Frankfurt on

From 22 to 25 September 2026, Messe Essen will place an even stronger focus on the security and defence industry: EURO DEFENCE EXPO (EUDEX) will be held at the Essen exhibition grounds for the first time, in parallel with Security Essen. SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN will use these synergies with a joint stand at EUDEX, showcasing the role that joining, cutting and surfacing technologies play in modern defence applications. By Archie Marshall || 22 June 2026 At the joint stand in Ha

Attend free of charge: At GITEX AI EUROPE 2026, taking place in Berlin from 30 June to 1 July, more than 950 enterprises and startups, over 600 investors and 150 + speakers from more than 80 countries will gather as Europe's technology market is forecast to surpass €1.5 trillion and Berlin cements its position as one of the continent's most influential innovation hubs. by Archie Marshall || 19 June 2026 Europe is accelerating its bid to become a global artificial intelligence

According to AUMA, the economic downturn is now, with a delay, also impacting the German trade fair industry and thus the exhibition stand construction sector. And the MCH Group is considering a major event in Basel. By Urs Seiler || June 15, 2026 Image: Koelnmesse, North Entrance. The Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA) forecasts the first quarter of 2026, a traditionally busy period for trade fairs, according to the latest figures from June 4, 2026. Exh

The integrated approach to security makes EUDEX, according to the organizers and many industry representatives, an exceptional format across Europe. EUDEX (Euro Defence Expo) in Essen is considered special because it pursues a concept that is virtually unique in Europe: it combines military defense and civil security on a single platform. By Urs Seiler || June 12, 2026 The trade fair takes a holistic view of security. Instead of presenting defense and civil security solutions

As AI adoption accelerates across Europe, enterprises are facing a new reality: sovereignty is no longer a policy discussion but a commercial and strategic necessity. With a landmark €180 million sovereign cloud investment accelerating Europe’s push for digital independence, organisations are being forced to confront a critical question: who controls the infrastructure powering the continent’s AI future? by Archie Marshall || 10 June 2026 Europe’s cloud infrastructure landsca

As climate emergencies intensify, geopolitical instability grows and the demands placed on emergency services continue to evolve, resilience has become one of the defining challenges of our time. Against this backdrop, INTERSCHUTZ 2026 is preparing for its most ambitious edition yet. by Archie Marshall || 26 May 2026 || Representation of Deutsche Messe AG for CH/Li || trade fairs of Deutsche Messe AG worldwide Taking place in Hanover, Germany, from 1–6 June under the theme “S

Deutsche Messe AG is restructuring its personnel and consistently aligning its board of directors with the further development of the company and, in particular, the exhibition grounds. With an expanded three-member board, the company is setting clear priorities in the areas of trade fair business, digitalization and site development & transformation, as the Lower Saxony Minister of Economic Affairs and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Messe AG, Grant Hendrik T

Koelnmesse has been named Digital Champion 2026, taking the top spot in the latest study by ServiceValue commissioned by DEUTSCHLAND TEST and FOCUS MONEY. Koelnmesse systematically uses data to help visitors and exhibitors make more informed decisions and offer innovative services. by Koelnmesse || May 13, 2026 “The award as ‘Digital Champion 2026’ is both confirmation and motivation for us.” “At the same time. It shows that with our clear strategic focus on data, platforms a

Imerys will make its first appearance at Interschutz 2026, positioning its high performance absorbent technologies at the centre of next-generation spill control. From 1–6 June in Hannover, the company will showcase solutions engineered for rapid response across road, industrial, and waterborne incidents, an area of growing importance for both safety and environmental protection. Taking place at the Hannover Exhibition Center, Interschutz remains the leading global platform f

The global surface technology sector returns to Stuttgart at a time of rising costs, tightening regulation, and growing pressure to innovate. by Archie Marshall // 2 May 2026 From 5–7 May 2026, SurfaceTechnology GERMANY 2026 will bring the international surface engineering community to Stuttgart at a pivotal time. With economic pressures mounting and technological demands accelerating, the event is positioned as a key meeting point for companies looking to navigate an increas

With 1,700 exhibitors from 54 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 will showcase the full spectrum of innovation in the international textile industry – from new materials and recycling technologies to finishing solutions and high-performance textile manufacturing and processing technologies. And it will defy the geopolitical environment. By Urs Seiler || April 22, 2026 || Representative of Messe Frankfurt for Switzerland and Liechtenstein “Iran is directly im

The scene at the Hannover Messe in April 2024: Everyone was talking about digital transformation, which would radically change industry. But exhibitor Fespo was already a step ahead, presenting its research on biological transformation at its booth. At the Hannover Messe 2026, Physical AI will also play a central role for the first time. The area of defense technology will also be new. By Urs Seiler || April 14, 2026 || Representation of Deutsche Messe AG for CH/Li || T

The countdown to AERO at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre is on: Numerous Swiss companies, start-ups, and manufacturers will be exhibiting at the world's leading trade fair for general aviation. A wide range of products and services for business aviation and air sports will also be on display. This makes AERO one of the most important international meeting places for the industry. By Urs Seiler || April 7, 2026 They say great events cast their shadows before them. AE

Europe’s technological future will not be decided by innovation alone, but by who owns, scales, and controls the infrastructure behind it. A new whitepaper, “Digital Sovereignty: Technology Leadership Made in Europe” , from GITEX AI EUROPE in partnership with research firm LUE, argues that without decisive action, Europe risks remaining structurally dependent upon the systems shaping its digital economy. Set against an ICT market now valued at €1.02 trillion, the study outlin

The topic was taboo for decades: The decision to address the field of defense applications at XPONENTIAL Europe received broad support from the autonomous and unmanned technology sector, our supervisory board, and the political sphere. At the same time, there was public debate about whether and how defense belonged at the trade fair. Wolfram N. Diener has a clear position on this. by Wolfram N. Diener* || March 23, 2026 Just a year ago, we faced a pivotal decision: We, M

"The trade fair construction industry is under pressure," was a common sentiment at EuroShop 2026, and our mystery shopper noted the lack of immersive experiences. However, significant economic benefits are expected from the 81,000 trade visitors from 141 (!) countries and the 1,840 exhibitors from 61 nations in the retail and trade fair construction sectors. Visitors from the international trade fair construction industry, as listed below, were euphoric about the industry ga

The distinguished political gathering in Berlin signals a strong momentum for the Euro Defence Expo as members of industry, government and military leaders align on Europe’s ever-evolving security structures. As of today, 200 days until the opening of the Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) , the new international trade fair for the security and defence industry has already sent a clear political message. At a Parliamentary Evening hosted at the Deutsche Parlamentarische Gesellschaft

Germany's largest and most global startup event: From AI gigafactories and sovereign cloud infrastructure to open source standards, GITEX AI EUROPE 2026 returns to Messe Berlin from 30 June to 1 July 2026 as the defining platform for Europe’s intelligent economy. It aims to unite startups, industry leaders, investors and policymakers for the acceleration of the continent’s next phase in technological development. by Archie Marshall || 5 March 2026 From 30 June to 1 July 2026,

Over many years, GITEX Global in Dubai has developed into the world's leading ICT trade fair, boasting over 6,800 exhibitors and 1,200 investors. The Swiss ICT industry made a strong showing at GITEX Global from October 13-17, 2025 , and not for the first time. The inaugural GITEX Europe in Berlin in June 2025, with 1,400 exhibitors and 600 investors, was also a success. Video: The Swiss Pavilion at GITEX Global in Dubai from October 13th to 17th, 2025. By Urs Seiler ||

The Chengdu International Industry Fair (CDIIF) is considered one of the most important industrial fairs in western China – and that is precisely what makes it strategically interesting for Europe. By Urs Seiler || February 26 , 2026 || Swiss Representative for the CDIIF The Xangtze River Economic Zone stretches from Shanghai to Chengdu. The Yangtze River Economic Zone stretches from Shanghai to Chengdu. The Southern Silk Road runs from Chengdu through Kunming to Myanmar an

Trade fairs are pillars of the knowledge society, going beyond being merely a park of exhibits. EuroShop must therefore also be judged on how well it answers the question of how much artificial intelligence the trade fair industry and the stand construction companies grouped in Hall 1 provide. By Urs Seiler || February 22, 2026 Image Copyright: EuroShop, Messe Düsseldorf. But help! I'm not an AI expert. But I'll take care of it! Joe Pine (pictured above), the originator o