Berlin Meetings Blog

When a trade fair only showcases what can just as easily be streamed, it loses its purpose. It becomes relevant where no stream can compete: through first-hand experience, conversation and hands-on discovery. That is exactly what IFA has been doing for over 100 years. Each year, more than 200,000 visitors come to Berlin to discover the latest technologies and innovations. It turns presentations into encounters, products into experiences and visitors into conversation partners.

Miranda Meier

Finally! As the weather improves, and meetings, corporate events, summer parties, open-air events, and conferences can once again take place under the open sky in extraordinary event locations across Berlin. So does the desire for meetings in the fresh air! Whether on a meadow, along the River Spree, or high above the rooftops of the capital – Berlin’s event venues offer planners countless possibilities to move workshops, seminars, conferences, corporate functions, trade fairs, and congresses outdoors. Here are our Top 12 picks.

Malai Brüser

Berlin moves! Plan your event at a one-of-a-kind sports venue, add a live sporting event to your incentive programme – or get hands-on and active. Whether you're hosting a conference in a Berlin stadium, planning a high-energy incentive or simply want to get your attendees moving, Germany’s sports capital sets the perfect stage. Whether it's team sailing on the water, a focused shot with bow and arrow in the great outdoors or scaling new heights at a climbing park – Berlin brings energy to every meeting. The city’s sporting spirit shines just as brightly in the stands: feel the football fever in the stadium, the thrill of a basketball game or the cool intensity of an ice hockey match. As a vibrant sports capital, Berlin offers meeting planners inspiring options – from legendary venues to adventure-packed outdoor locations. Here, every event becomes an experience that stays with your attendees long after it ends.

Malai Brüser

Berlin will once again take centre stage in 2026, hosting leading international trade fairs, specialist congresses and major sporting events with global appeal. For event planners, associations and companies, the capital offers a unique combination of short distances, outstanding infrastructure, strong industry clusters and a wide range of incentives. In this overview, you will find the key congress and event highlights taking place in Berlin in 2026.

Miranda Meier

How can meetings, conferences or congresses be planned in the most environmentally friendly way possible? In Berlin, there are plenty of ways to make events more sustainable. From choosing the right venue to catering and travel: these five tips will help you deliver a successful Green Meeting.

Malai Brüser

A noteworthy trend: Berlin is hosting an increasing number of large-scale events. According to the Berlin Convention Office’s 2025 event and congress statistics, 3.6 per cent of business events in Berlin attract more than 1,000 attendees – significantly above the national average. It is easy to see why: the German capital is one of Europe’s leading congress and event destinations, offering an exceptional range of event halls, congress centres and locations for large-scale events. Whether for international congresses, trade fairs, annual general meetings, corporate events or gala evenings, event planners in Berlin can choose from modern venues accommodating several thousand to tens of thousands of guests.

Miranda Meier

Berlin makes accessible events possible – with certified venues, inclusive services and best practices for events that welcome everyone.

Malai Brüser

An event that is Accessible and engaging for EVERYONE – regardless of physical or cognitive abilities, beliefs, gender, sexuality or ethnic background. That’s what defines diverse and inclusive events. Discover how to successfully plan an inclusive B2B event here.

Malai Brüser

Guided tours, exhibitions and brand-new spaces – from 12 till 14 September 2025, the ICC Berlin will be opening its doors like never before for the Tag des offenen Denkmals. The International Congress Centre Berlin (ICC) – once a symbol of global exchange, pioneering architecture and major events in Berlin – is set to make a comeback in 2025 (for at least 49 hours). On the weekend of 12 till 14 September, the iconic venue will open its doors under the banner “49h ICC” as part of the Tag des offenen Denkmals – transforming once again into a magnet for Berliners, visitors and architecture lovers from around the globe.

Miranda Meier

Travel to Berlin the climate-friendly way – by train, coach or other low-emission options. Reduce your event’s carbon footprint before it even begins.

Malai Brüser