Published on 19.12.2025
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
