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Koelnmesse as a trade fair organizer

As a trade fair organiser, Koelnmesse GmbH is known for its innovative and internationally renowned trade fairs in Germany. What makes us different? The high-level expertise, dedicated commitment and total customer focus of everyone who works here. As a renowned and experienced trade fair organiser, Koelnmesse’s continued success and progress is based on our combined efforts.

Koelnmesse in figures

The inspiring quality can be experienced at all of our trade fairs and is also backed up by figures. Check out the measurable and impressive facts and figures that so clearly illustrate Koelnmesse GmbH’s expertise.

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Annual report 2023 – MEET THE NEW

The world has been meeting at Koelnmesse for a century now. Filled with vigour and inspiration, we are ready for the next 100 years.

Read more in our Annual Report 2023

The new dimension of experience in trade fairs

The hallmark of a successful trade fair is its ability to bring markets and people together in an efficent and highly professional manner. Whether you’re an exhibitor, a visitor or the organizer of a trade fair or event, we’ve got the expertise you need for every kind of event.

Institute of Trade Fair Management

Tomorrow’s business leaders will determine the future of the trade fair business! Koelnmesse GmbH founded the Institute of Trade Fair Management on the occasion of the company’s 75th anniversary in the summer of 1999 in cooperation with the University of Cologne with the aim of resolutely bridging the gap between theory and practice for students. We conduct intensive research on trade fair management there with a view to furthering our development as a trade fair organiser.

Learn more about the Institute of Trade Fair Management

Koelnmesse is member of various organizations.

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Current Conditions of Purchase – maintain an overview

The central Procurement unit is the main point of contact for all of Koelnmesse GmbH’s suppliers and service providers. Would you like to view the current Conditions of Purchase? Simply download our General Conditions of Purchase to quickly access all of the information you need, whenever suits you.

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History of Koelnmesse – a tradition of successful trade fairs

Konrad Adenauer dreamed of creating a global trading centre for the regional economy on Cologne soil: the 1924 Cologne Spring Fair laid the foundations for successful trade fairs in Germany. Nine decades later, after the German Economic Miracle and globalisation, with dedicated employees and top, innovative, international trade fairs in Cologne, Adenauer’s vision has become a reality with Koelnmesse GmbH.

Koelnmesse's History