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#OneKoelnmesse: Insights, Exchange and New Perspectives 🌍 In the past two weeks, we welcomed a special visitor from Japan: Eri Nakatani from our subsidiary Koelnmesse Co., Ltd. (Japan) joined us in Cologne for Anuga and took the opportunity to learn more about our trade fair activities and the Corporate Communications and Marketing teams at Koelnmesse. 😊 From inspiring conversations with our colleagues to enjoying a tour on the rooftops of Koelnmesse and taking a cable car ride over Cologne and our trade fair grounds – she experienced many facets of what makes our work so exciting and why Cologne is worth a visit. 🚀   1. Eri, what impressed you the most during your visit? My stay started with Anuga. It was actually my first time seeing it on site. I could really feel the energy and great atmosphere there. People have no doubt about Anuga; they know it’s an excellent show. Everyone was so well-prepared and clearly enjoying themselves. It was truly impressive, and I was very happy to be part of it. 2. How did you experience the communication and marketing teams at Koelnmesse? I’ve joined many meetings and discussions with teammates during my stay, and I realised that even though our Japan office is a small team, it’s really important to meet regularly and talk about what we’re aiming for. We stay in touch and share updates frequently, but moments like these remind us of the bigger goals behind our daily routines. Seeing how people here share ideas, stay aligned, and make sure everything runs smoothly made me realise once again that communication truly is everything. 3. What is the key takeaway you will take back to Japan for your everyday work? I’ve been working at Koelnmesse's Japanese subsidiary for about a year now. What I’ve seen is that Koelnmesse truly cares about people, not just about the trade fairs themselves. What really stands out to me is how they try to connect with people on a deeper level, to truly touch their hearts. Because we all know that real motivation comes from the heart. And Koelnmesse is willing to invest in that – something not many companies do. It was great having you here, Eri! Visits like this are such a wonderful way to learn from each other and strengthen our collaboration across countries. 💬 P.S: As you can see in the last picture, Eri has already been introduced to some German Christmas traditions: with a taste of Spekulatius and an Advent calendar to take home, she’s now perfectly prepared for the festive season. 🤩 #Koelnmesse #KoelnmesseYourWay #international #subsidiary #anuga

Level unlocked: The global gamescom experience 🎮 From 16-19 October, the first joint edition of gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show in Bangkok marked another milestone in our successful internationalisation strategy, bringing Cologne’s most renowned trade fair formats to dynamic new markets around the world. 🌍 With 206,159 visitors, 294 exhibitors and country pavilions from 81 countries, the debut event set new records and instantly became the region’s largest gaming business and consumer festival. 🚀 Celebrating the theme “World of Gaming”, the event brought together game developers, publishers, gamers and creators from 81 countries in a vibrant mix of business exchange, creativity, cosplay and live performances. 👾 This success reinforces our commitment to building meaningful international partnerships and platforms that drive growth across industries worldwide. 🙏 Oliver Frese Mathias Kuepper game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. #Koelnmesse #gamescom #gamescomasia #ThailandGameShow #Internationalisation

Calling all interior lovers: idd cologne opens its doors to everyone! 🛋️   Discover idd cologne, Cologne’s brand-new event for all who love design, beautiful living and inspiring interiors. 🤩   From October 26-29, design enthusiasts, creative minds and anyone passionate about stylish spaces are invited to explore exclusive exhibitions, inspiring talks and impressive installations across 15 unique locations, including Design Post Köln, Stoff‑Pavillon Moeller and machwerkhaus köln. 🙌   As one of the world’s leading trade fair organisers, we are proud to create platforms that connect industries, inspire creativity and bring people together. idd cologne is the latest expression of this mission. 😊   Looking for a weekend tip? Find the full programme here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQaiU5fT   Let’s celebrate design, creativity and the vibrant spirit of Cologne together!   ©: Koelnmesse GmbH / Design Post Köln, machwerkhaus köln, Kathrin Vogt, Silke Steinraths Photography, Constantin Meyer #koelnmesse #iddcologne die möbelindustrie - Verbände der deutschen Möbelindustrie , Koelncongress GmbH, benuta, Biomöbel Genske GmbH, Bretz Store, bulthaup smow Köln, Denis Oberender, HEERDT, Jan Kath Design GmbH, Markanto UG, Fachschule des Möbelhandels, Natuzzi Italia RS, Roche Bobois, Stoll Wohnbedarf & Objekt GmbH & Co.KG Möbel, Gottfried Becker GmbH

Shining Bright: Our Apprentice Recognised for Outstanding Achievement 🚀 Recently, the Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK Köln) honored apprentices from the region who achieved the best final results for their outstanding performance. We had the honor of attending the ceremony at the Musical Dome in Cologne. 🤗 Rabea Klaus – meanwhile Project Coordinator of our trade fairs FSB-Cologne and aquanale – completed her apprenticeship with top marks (“very good”) and was recognised at the event in the Musical Dome Cologne. 👏 Eva Ambrosius, Manager Human Resources Development, is primarily responsible for apprenticeship training at Koelnmesse and accepted the certificate on behalf of all colleagues who have supported our young talents along their journey. We’re incredibly proud of Rabea and of all our apprentices! This year, you’ve shown great dedication and enthusiasm in mastering every challenge along the way. 💪 A big thank-you goes to IHK Köln for organising such a wonderful event in a truly beautiful setting. It was a great occasion to celebrate success and honor the next generation of professionals. 😊 #Koelnmesse #KoelnmesseYourWay #Ausbildung #apprenticeship

Koelnmesse goes global: A successful debut for DMEXCO in Singapore! 🌏   The first eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia 2025 celebrated a strong start at Tech Week Singapore. Together with our partner CloserStill Media, we welcomed more than 4,000 attendees – as part of Tech Week’s 29,000+ visitors from 103 countries. 🤩   Across three stages, 78 speakers shared insights on the future of digital marketing, e-commerce, and customer experience.   “As the very first edition, we are thrilled by the level of engagement and discussion at eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia 2025. The conversations and collaborations we witnessed reaffirm Singapore’s position as a gateway for digital innovation in Asia. This debut marks the beginning of an exciting journey for DMEXCO in the region”, said Mathias Kuepper, Managing Director and Vice President Asia-Pacific, Koelnmesse Pte Ltd.   With DMEXCO Asia, Koelnmesse is further expanding its global footprint, bringing one of Europe’s leading digital business platforms to Asia and creating new bridges for international knowledge exchange and industry growth. 🌍   We’re excited that DMEXCO - Digital Marketing Expo & Conference is expanding to Asia for the first time, which is an important milestone in the international growth of this leading platform for digital business, marketing, and innovation. 🚀   👉 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/e8rZj9Vq   #Koelnmesse #DMEXCOAsia #eCommerceExpo #TechWeek #DMEXCO

Fall(ing) for our trade fair grounds! Autumn vibes in Cologne. 🍃🍂 Swipe through the pictures! Which one’s your favorite? 🧡💚 📸: Koelnmesse GmbH / Kathrin Vogt #Koelnmesse #tradefair #messe #autumn #nachhaltigemesse

To our German-speaking young community or those who can spread the word: Since August, we have welcomed nine new young talents to our Koelnmesse team! 🚀 With fresh energy, curiosity and plenty of great ideas, they are taking their first steps into professional life with us. Currently, 26 apprentices are training to become management assistants in office administration, event management assistants or electronics technicians for industrial engineering, discovering the many exciting sides of our trade fair business. 🤩 From planning and organising major events to engaging directly with exhibitors and visitors and supporting the technical operations of our trade fair halls, every training path offers unique insights into what happens behind the scenes at one of the world’s leading trade fair companies. 💯 Our young professionals bring fresh perspectives to our teams, take on responsibility and help shape the future of our company. They are supported by experienced colleagues who share their knowledge and passion. At Koelnmesse, promoting young talent is part of our tradition and our future. 🙌 We firmly believe that by investing in young talents today, we can continue to create successful trade fairs tomorrow, connecting people and markets across the globe. 👉 Would you like to start your career with us in 2026? Apply now via our website and become part of our team: https://lnkd.in/eJQigSXe Together, we create encounters, experiences and real trade fair moments. #koelnmesse #koelnmesseyourway #KoelnmesseCounts #career #job #MesseNewcomer

Three Million Visitors. Two Prestigious Awards. One Remarkable Pavilion: What a journey! 🌍 After 184 inspiring days, the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has come to a close. What a success it was! More than three million visitors from around the world experienced the German contribution, which has now been honoured by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) with two awards: the Sustainability Award and the Silver Award for Theme Development. 🌿🥈 “The German Pavilion has demonstrated impressively how large-scale international projects made in Germany can captivate audiences worldwide,” said Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH. “The BIE’s awards are a special acknowledgement of the concept, the outstanding teamwork of all those involved – and clear proof that Koelnmesse continues to set benchmarks in international competition.” Under the theme “Shaping a Circular World Together,” the pavilion brought sustainability, innovation and design to life, from circular economy and urban farming to hydrogen technologies and interactive storytelling. Visitors were inspired, engaged and immersed in ideas for a more sustainable future. 💡 Commissioned by Germany’s Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWE), Koelnmesse was responsible for organising and operating the pavilion. We couldn’t be prouder of this achievement. A heartfelt thank you goes to everyone who made this possible, especially our colleagues who worked tirelessly on site in Osaka. Your dedication, creativity and passion turned “Wa! Germany” into an unforgettable experience for millions of visitors. 🙏 ©: Koelnmesse GmbH, make/c - video content marketing GmbH #Koelnmesse #Expo2025 #Osaka #Japan #tradefairer #nachhaltigemesse

From Trade Fair Halls to Helping Hands: Tackling Food Waste at Anuga 🍉 At this year’s Anuga, we once again joined forces with Tafel Deutschland e.V. to make sure that surplus products from the food and beverage trade fair doesn’t go to waste but reaches those who need it most. 🤗 An incredible 400 volunteers collected, packed and transported donations with the support of 30 vehicles, including refrigerated trucks. Several companies contributed vehicles and equipment such as roll cages, including the supermarket chain REWE, and many associations and businesses brought their own volunteer teams to help on site. 🚀 Patrick Beganer from Tafel Köln summed it up perfectly: “This is a huge operation. I’ve been dreaming about Anuga for days now! But the collaboration with the trade fair is fantastic. Everything is perfectly organised and the response from exhibitors has been tremendous.” We are proud to stand alongside such dedicated partners and volunteers in the fight against food waste. Thank you to everyone who made this possible with your energy, commitment and teamwork. 🤩 👉 How does your organisation tackle food waste? Share your experiences with us in the comments. 📸: Koelnmesse / Oliver Wachenfeld #koelnmesse #weareanuga #tradefairer #natureeventscommunity #nachhaltigemesse #sustainableevents #sustainabletradefair

Anchored in Comfort: Floating Hotels to the Rescue During the Anuga Rush 🚢 More than 145,000 trade visitors took the opportunity at the world's largest food & beverage trade fair, Anuga to discover innovations, experience trends, and make international business connections. 🌍 Naturally, all those guests need a place to sleep. With just around 37,000 hotel beds in Cologne, finding accommodation can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Many hotels are fully booked years in advance for leading trade fairs such as the computer and video games fair, gamescom or, indeed, for Anuga. That’s where the hotel ships of the KD Köln-Düsseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt come to the rescue, for example the MS KD Moment. 🤩 This 135-meter-long river cruise ship transforms into a floating hotel during peak times, mooring on the Rhine directly opposite the trade fair grounds. With 86 rooms, it offers additional overnight options for our guests. We took a closer look at the MS KD Moment. Laura Thielen, Sales Manager at KD, welcomed us on board the luxury river liner and gave us exclusive insights into the world of floating hotels. 🤗 Get a glimpse of life on board! 🙌 🎥: Koelnmesse GmbH / Thomas Volkmar #koelnmesse #anuga2025 #floating #hotels #tradefair #schiff