From ESMO to the NFL: an overview of events in Berlin in 2025

2025 impressively demonstrated Berlin's role as an international stage for science, technology and business. As a city of freedom, Berlin offers a space where people from all over the world can come together, share knowledge and develop ideas for tomorrow.

geführte Tour per Audioguide über die ITB 2025 von Team des Berlin Convention Office

Medical conferences strengthen Berlin's role in the healthcare sector

Berlin made its mark in 2025, particularly in the healthcare sector: the ESMO Congress and UEG Week attracted over 46,000 specialists in oncology and gastroenterology in the autumn. Prior to that, the World Health Summit brought together global decision-makers in the capital, underlining Berlin's role as a centre for international healthcare debates.

World Health Summit 2025

Technology hub with international appeal

The tech industry has also found a central meeting place in Berlin: the premiere of GITEX Europe clearly demonstrated how firmly Berlin has established itself as a European tech hub. The WeAreDevelopers World Congress brought together the global developer community with several thousand participants. And re:publica shed light on the social dimensions of digitalisation.

GITEX EUROPE 2025

Economy in transition: sustainability meets innovation

Economic issues of the future shaped 2025: SuperReturn confirmed Berlin's position in the global financial network. Meanwhile, the Sustainability Congress and Mobility Innovation Summit demonstrated how closely economic transformation and sustainability are linked today.

VDA Mobility Innovation Summit 2025

Leading international trade fairs and events provide impetus

Highlights in 2025 included: ITB Berlin as a meeting place for the global tourism industry, IFA with technological trends for consumers, and Green Week with a focus on food and agriculture. A special highlight was the NFL game on 9 November, which underlined the potential of international sporting events for Berlin.

Grüne Woche 2025

Conclusion: Berlin will remain the focus of international event planning in 2026

With the successes of 2025, Berlin is starting the new year with strong momentum. Demand for international trade events, congresses and trade fairs is growing – and Berlin is ready. Innovation, openness and sustainability make the capital one of the most exciting locations in the world.

Further news & press releases

Messe Berlin kicks off 2026 with leading trade fairs and four anniversaries

News 09.01.2026

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Digital reboot for Berlin’s meeting destination: Berlin Convention Office launches new website

Press release 06.01.2026

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From ESMO to the NFL: an overview of events in Berlin in 2025

News 05.01.2026

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Berlin strengthens its role as an event-friendly metropolis: Strategic course set for major events until 2035

Press release 02.01.2026

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Berlin Welcome Card launches as a new app

Press release 01.12.2025

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Berlin Creative Tech Summit 2025

Press release 05.11.2025

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Berlin reaches 4th place for the first time: one of the world’s most sustainable metropolises

Press release 24.09.2025

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New initiative for major events: Berlin establishes the "Berlin Event Board"

Press release 04.09.2025

Gründer:innen des Berlin Event Board stehen auf eine Treppe und halten Schilder mit den Wörtern Berlin, Event und Board hoch
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Study: Berlin needs more conference space

Press release 13.08.2025

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First Berlin Freedom Week & Conference: Berlin becomes international forum for freedom and democracy in November 2025

Press release 28.08.2025

Group photo at the press conference marking the start of Berlin Freedom Week at the Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall)
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