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Here you can always find the latest press news about the Congress metropolis Berlin. For further information please visit https://about.visitberlin.de/en/press-releases or send us an e-mail at convention@visitBerlin.de.

20250724_PM_Congress figures_Congress study

Berlin, 24 July 2025
The congress and event market in Berlin is growing – and there is still room for further growth. With 12.9 million participants in 2024, the capital recorded growth of 29 per cent – strong evidence of the location's attractiveness. A potential analysis presented today on behalf of visitBerlin and Messe Berlin shows that the capital has reached its capacity limits in the event market and needs targeted investment in new event space. There is a particular need for action in the segment of medium-sized congresses with between 1,000 and 5,000 participants. Messe Berlin already has concrete plans: A new, multifunctional congress venue is to be built on the exhibition grounds, on the site of the current Hall 9, as a direct response to growing demand.
Future meets neighbourhood: BESTIVAL 2025 makes Berlin a hotspot for the international event industry

Berlin, 9 April 2025
On 3 and 4 July 2025, Berlin will once again be the stage for the BESTIVAL, the business festival for the national and international events industry. BESTIVAL is the world's largest showcase event for a destination and is taking place in the capital for the fourth time. 500 trade visitors are expected to attend this extraordinary event, which will showcase Berlin as a meeting destination. For two days, Berlin will show event planners its creative, sustainable and surprising side with keynotes, workshops, networking and city experiences.
Berlin's rise to the top 5 of the world's most sustainable cities

Berlin, 17 October 2024
Berlin is consolidating its position as one of the world's most sustainable metropolises and occupies one of the coveted top spots in the most important international sustainability ranking for the tourism and events industry.
Strong convention year for Berlin: 2023 builds on previous successes

Berlin, 25 July 2024
In 2023, Berlin hosted more than 70,000 business events and almost eight million participants from all over the world.
Berlin celebrates five years of Sustainable Meetings Berlin at IMEX

Berlin, 14 May 2024
From today until 16 May, the Berlin Convention Office of visitBerlin will be presenting the German capital at IMEX in Frankfurt/Main, the most important trade fair for all those active in the event and convention industry
From artificial intelligence to big data: the international technology and IT industry meets in Berlin

Berlin, 2 May 2024
Whether artificial intelligence, home electronics or gaming: over the next few months, Berlin will once again be the stage for top-class IT events and the world's largest tech trade fair.
Berlin is one of the three best cities in Europe 2024

Berlin, 15 March 2024
Berlin is liveable, lovable and thriving: this is confirmed by the "Europe's Best Cities" report report for 2024, as the German capital takes third place in Resonance Consultancy's ranking, moving up an impressive four places compared to last year.
Berlin becomes even more accessible with 200,000 additional easyJet seats

Berlin, 5 March 2024
Just in time for the peak travel season, easyJet is increasing its range of routes at BER and thus strengthening accessibility to the capital for its guests.
ITB 2024: Visit the World of Berlin

Berlin, 4 March 2024
It's the family reunion for tourism professionals: the International Tourism Exchange Berlin, or ITB Berlin for short. The world's leading travel trade fair will take place this year from 5 to 7 March at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds.
Congress fund for sustainable meetings

Berlin, 1 March 2024
The successful "Kongressfonds Berlin" will be extended until 2025. From 1 March 2024, it will promote sustainable and innovative meetings in the German capital.