MESSE ESSEN hosts FISU World University Games 2025
Fencing and taekwondo take place at Messe Essen
BEIJING ESSEN WELDING & CUTTING with more than 900 exhibitors
Numerous German companies show presence from 16 to 19 June 2021
Cable Car World from 2022 for the first time at Messe Essen
New B2B trade fair and congress format
ALTENPFLEGE trade fair to be held at Messe Essen for the first time in 2022
Official contract signing at Messe Essen
Cancellation of E-world energy & water 2021
The leading trade fair for the energy industry cannot take place this year due to a lack of planning security for exhibitors and organisers.
CONNECT - GREEN IDEAS 2021
IPM ESSEN is a cooperation partner of Landgard's new online platform.
Herbert Reul, Interior Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Joined RP Forum "Security" at Messe Essen
How can cities become safer, especially in challenging times? Selected experts from the security industry discussed this topic at Messe Essen yesterday.
Essen applies for the location of the International Broadcast Center
The choice of venues for the 2024 European Football Championship has been made, now the decision on the location of the press center is pending. Essen is applying for the International Broadcast Center (IBC) and is one of the finalists to be visited by the UEFA and the DFB as part of their host city tour. Together with Essen's Lord Mayor Thomas Kufen, Messe Essen received the delegation yesterday and promoted the location as a worldwide broadcasting center. The city of Gelsenkirchen, which with the Arena AufSchalke is one of the host stadiums, is supporting the application of the neighbors from Essen.
Leading trade fair ALTENPFLEGE takes place in Essen from 2022
Messe Essen with strong growth in event portfolio Around 650 exhibitors present trends in the care industry to 28,000 visitors
THE ANALOGUES Let It Be: Abbey Road 2020
26.03.2021 - Essen, Gruga Halle → moved from the Colosseum Theater on 07.10.2020
Successful Restart of the Trade Fair Business
Practical test passed: With Germany's first international trade fair, Messe Essen ended its Corona-related compulsory break last weekend. Together with United Fairs BV, the organizer of the European Bridal Week, Messe Essen implemented its new infection protection concept for the first time. Conclusion: The measures are sustainable and serve as a master plan for the coming trade fairs in Essen.
European Bridal Week as starting signal
Messe Essen organises Germany's first fair after the compulsory Corona virus break
ABBA Gold - The Concert Show
Advance booking started!
Restart of the fair under strict rules
Messe Essen has been waiting a long time for this signal. One thing is now certain: the holding of fairs and congresses in NRW is once again possible with a limited number of participants and in compliance with strict infection protection requirements. This gives the German Top Ten trade fair company an initial perspective of gradually returning to its everyday business. Nevertheless, the standards to be met pose great challenges for all those involved in organising trade fairs. The European Bridal Week trade fair scheduled for July 4 to 6, 2020 is the first event at Messe Essen which is now being prepared under the new rules.
Cancellation of Security Essen 2020
The international trade fair Security Essen planned for 22-25 September 2020 is cancelled due to the unforeseeable developments of the Corona crisis.
CUTTING WORLD 2020 CANCELLED
CUTTING WORLD, which was planned for the period 28 to 30 April 2020, has been cancelled. A new date is currently being considered. The decision was preceded by a general ruling which was issued by the City of Essen and, against the background of the spread of the coronavirus, is prohibiting the staging of events until further notice.
BdB and IPM ESSEN Continue Cooperation
Contract Extension Until the End of 2023: Nursery Tours as a Permanent Constituent of the Fair Program
Messe Essen and Trade Association of German Florists (FDF) Continue Partnership
FDF World Confirmed as International Meeting Point for Florists Until End of 2025 at IPM ESSEN
Green, Great, Gorgeous! Excellent Mood at IPM ESSEN 2020
More visitors and higher internationality: Over 54,000 (in 2019: 52,800) visitors from over 100 countries obtained information about trends and ordered goods for the coming season. More than ever, climate change and sustainability were the dominant subjects at the world's leading fair for horticulture.
Mädchenklamotte - The Girls' Flea Market on 02.02.2020
On 2 February 2020 from 11:00 am to 04:00 pm it is finally time again!
CONVENTION CENTER ESSEN is ICCA Member
In order to further strengthen its presence on the international event market, the CONVENTION CENTER ESSEN of MESSE ESSEN is now organised in the ICCA - the International Congress and Convention Association. The world's most important association for the meetings industry represents the world's leading suppliers specialising in the organisation of congresses and events and comprises over 1,100 member companies and organisations in almost 100 countries worldwide.
Eckhart Tolle: Now or never - Tour 2019
Are you looking for inspiration for body, mind and soul? Experience Eckhart Tolle live in the Grugahalle and let yourself be inspired by his deep wisdom, his humour and the wise transmission of his knowledge.
5th Job Fair Essen in the Grugahalle Essen
On September 28th and 29th the 5th jobmesse will take place in the Grugahalle Essen.
Major project completed on schedule and on budget
Messe Essen celebrates completion of modernisation
The TheraPro Essen Trade Fair + Congress at the Essen Exhibition Centre
On September 27th and 28th the TheraPro Essen trade fair and congress will take place at the Messe Essen.
Euro Teddy - the international teddy bear and steiff animal fair
On 21 and 22 September the Euro Teddy will take place at Messe Essen.
KING OF THE RING – with P. Korte
On September 14th KING OF THE RING will take place in the Grugahalle.
SCHLAGER.DE – TANZTEE
On September 1st, 2019 the Schlagerfestival of the year will take place in the Grugahalle.
ABI ZUKUNFT
On August, 31st 2019 the ABI ZUKUNFT will take place in the Grugahalle.
Sasha Grammel – „FAST FERTIG“
Sascha Grammel – „FAST FERTIG“ an event for the whole family.
New Dates: IPM DUBAI and WOP DUBAI from November 12 to 14, 2019
Rescheduling: IPM DUBAI and WOP DUBAI will take place in a prominent location in the Dubai World Trade Centre from November 12 to 14, 2019. Both trade fairs will be positioned in attractive halls on the main axis of the site. The first local players in the sector have already promised to participate in the fairs because of the improved time-related and spatial exhibition conditions. German companies will have the possibility of presenting themselves on a promoted joint booth.
With new highlights, back at Messe Essen
Welcome back! After its brief guest appearance in Düsseldorf in 2017 because of the modernisation work at the native Messe Essen, the world's leading fair SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN will return to its roots in 2021.
SUBERG´S Ü30-Party on March 30th, 2019
Enjoy spring fever. The days become noticeably longer and the atmosphere invites you to spend an unforgettable night on March 30th at Suberg´s ü30 Party in the Grugahalle Essen.
Messe Essen Celebrates the Conclusion of the First Construction Phase
A festive ceremony with around 500 invited guests from the political, economic, media and fair sectors took place at Messe Essen today in order to celebrate the conclusion of the first phase of the modernisation of the fair site right on time.
Messe Essen has a new address
Messe Essen has a new address: As from today, the East entrance with its new glass foyer is no longer located on Norbertstraße but instead at Messeplatz 1.
Messe Essen Receives Seal for Best Service Quality
For its outstanding customer service, Messe Essen has received the "Best Service Quality 2017/18" mark of distinction jointly awarded by the TESTBILD magazine and the Statista statistics portal and has occupied third place in the Trade Fair Organiser category.
Supervisory Board of Messe Essen Confirms Oliver P. Kuhrt in Office Ahead of Schedule
Oliver P. Kuhrt has been confirmed in his function as the CEO of Messe Essen. The Supervisory Board has passed a unanimous resolution in favour of extending the contract by another five years ahead of schedule.
The new ESSEN AFFAIRS is out now
New networks, new processes, new job profiles: in an age of networked manufacturing, the world of welding technology is also changing rapidly. In September, the newest technologies will be presented at the global trade fair SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN. The new issue of ESSEN AFFAIRS takes a closer look to which extent „Industry 4.0“ transforms the welding industry.
More than 300 Exhibitors at METPACK 2017
The world's leading fair for metal packaging METPACK will reach new dimensions: More than 300 exhibitors will present their products and innovations at Messe Essen - over 20 percent more than on the occasion of the past event.
Position as the World's Leading Trade Fair for Horticulture Confirmed Impressively
Landgard CEO Armin Rehberg comments on this year's world's leading trade fair for horticulture: "IPM ESSEN is the Most Beautiful Trade Fair in the World." The International Plant Trade Fair in Essen (IPM) has once more proven that it is an indispensable inspiration, communication and ordering platform for the global green sector.
Messe Essen and Bilfinger Hochbau Sign General Contractor's Contract
The next important step towards the New Messe Essen has been taken: Today, the general contractor's contract was signed at Messe Essen.
lighting technology in Essen from 2017
The lighting technology celebrates its premier at Messe Essen. The trade fair for systems, components and devices in the lighting industry will show innovations in lighting technology and is being planned as an annual meeting place for the sector.
Messe Essen Opens Info Pavilion
At the same time as the starting signal for the modernisation, Messe Essen is celebrating the opening of its Info Pavilion today. The Info Pavilion covering around 55 m² is located in the P1 car park directly to the right of the entrance.
Starting Signal For The Modernisation
After an intensive planning phase, the starting signal for the modernisation was given at MESSE ESSEN today. Together, Essen's Lord Mayor Thomas Kufen and the boss of the fair company Oliver P. Kuhrt opened the new Info Pavilion as a symbol for the start of the construction.
1st Essen Health Forum
Essen as a health location from social, societal and economic viewpoints is the subject of the 1st Essen Health Forum. With the title "Essen.Gesund.Vernetzt." ("Essen.Health.Networked."), healthcare and health economy professionals debate current and future developments in their fields across sectors.
Free WLAN for exhibitors and visitors
Messe Essen makes it possible for all the exhibitors and visitors at its own events to access free WLAN. Thus, Messe Essen will consistently carry on along its path of continuously refining services for its customers.
Messe Essen sets web design standards
The new Messe Essen website is online. Users can now explore an online world designed according to the latest web design standards and based on powerful content about the exhibition and conference location. The new site is part of a tiered approach to the development of the corporate identity.
Messe Essen ensures further events over the long term
Location, modernisation plans and service persuade exhibitors and associations.
Frank Mertz will become the Sales Division Manager
The proven sales professional from Reed Exhibitions Germany will take over the management of the newly established sales division at Messe Essen on 1 July.
German Barristers Day comes to Messe Essen
Messe Essen will be the nationwide meeting point for barristers and jurists. From 25 to 27th May 2017, the German Barristers Day will take place for the first time in the Congress Center Essen at Messe Essen. The organising German Bar Association expects some 1,600 participants from advocacy, justice, politics, academia and the press for exchanges on social as well legal and professional policy.
fvw Congress and Travel Expo move from Cologne to Essen
New meeting place for the German tourist industry: B2B event for tourism and business travel from 15-16 September 2015.
Launch of the "New Messe Essen"
Good news for exhibitors and visitors: Messe Essen is implementing the modernisation of the exhibition grounds as planned. With the expansion and renovation, Essen will provide one of the most technologically modern exhibition centres in Germany and thus a contemporary and competitive marketplace.