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

IMEX 2025 celebrates Sustainable Meetings Berlin

Press release 21.08.2025

Visitors walk through the exhibition hall past the colorful visitBerlin booth featuring images of the city.
IMEX 2025 celebrates Sustainable Meetings Berlin

Berlin announces first "Berlin Freedom Week" in November 2025

Press release 19.08.2025

Berlin Wall 1989, fall of the Wall in front of the Brandenburg Gate
Berlin announces first "Berlin Freedom Week" in November 2025

Future meets neighbourhood: BESTIVAL 2025 makes Berlin a hotspot for the international event industry

Press release 19.08.2025

View of the BESTIVAL stage with audience from behind
Future meets neighbourhood: BESTIVAL 2025 makes Berlin a hotspot for the international event industry

Positive annual review 2024: Berlin counts 30.6 million overnight stays in hotels

Press release 19.08.2025

Young couple taking selfies on the Oberbaum Bridge with the S-Bahn in the background
Positive annual review 2024: Berlin counts 30.6 million overnight stays in hotels

Berlin Creative Tech Summit 2024: The capital as a hub for innovation and creativity

Press release 19.08.2025

Berlin skyline in the evening with TV tower and rooftops
Berlin Creative Tech Summit 2024: The capital as a hub for innovation and creativity

visitBerlin initiates 1st Berlin Tourism and Congress Industry Day

Press release 20.08.2025

Berlin Tourism and Mice Summit 2024
visitBerlin initiates 1st Berlin Tourism and Congress Industry Day

visitBerlin welcomes the new ICE direct connection between Berlin and Paris

Press release 19.08.2025

ICE am Berliner Hauptbahnhof
visitBerlin welcomes the new ICE direct connection between Berlin and Paris

Sustainable Berlin: greater sustainability for tourism and events

Press release 20.08.2025

Two women in business attire stand in front of an ivy-covered wall and look at an Tablet with smiles on their faces.
Sustainable Berlin: greater sustainability for tourism and events

Strong convention year for Berlin: 2023 builds on previous successes

Press release 21.08.2025

Trade fair visitors in the foyer of a large exhibition hall at the Frankfurt am Main exhibition grounds
Strong convention year for Berlin: 2023 builds on previous successes

Kongressfonds for sustainable events

Press release 25.08.2025

Ein Stuhlkreis, der auf einer grünen Wiese um einen Baum aufgebaut ist
Kongressfonds for sustainable events