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    Current projects, exciting facts, industry trends and news – our press releases and news updates keep you regularly informed about developments in the field of business events in Berlin.

    Press release 08.01.2026 Digital reboot for Berlin’s meeting destination: Berlin Convention Office launches new website

    The relaunch of the Berlin Convention Finder boosts Berlin’s visibility as an international congress destination, offers guidance through the city’s event landscape and uses AI-powered search to quickly connect users with suitable suppliers.

    Website shown on desktop, tablet, and smartphone screens with Berlin landmarks.
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    News 19.12.2025 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
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    Press release 17.12.2025 Berlin strengthens its role as an event-friendly metropolis: Strategic course set for major events until 2035

    Berlin Paper defines strategy for Berlin's future as a leading event metropolis / Stakeholders pull together: industry initiative strengthens Berlin's event expertise

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    Press release 27.11.2025 Berlin Welcome Card launches as a new app

    Berlin guide with more than 170 partner offers is available digitally / The app provides personalised recommendations and inspiration for visiting Berlin

    Examples of use Berlin WelcomeCard app in front of the Brandenburg Gate
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    Press release 05.11.2025 Berlin Creative Tech Summit 2025

    Leading figures in the digital economy will meet on November 7.

    Split-color graphic for Berlin Creative Tech Summit with a woman's face and tech-inspired design.
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    Press release 24.09.2025 Berlin reaches 4th place for the first time: one of the world’s most sustainable metropolises

    Berlin ranks 4th among participating metropolises in the 2025 Global Destination Sustainability Index with a score of 80.5%. The capital follows Melbourne, Singapore and Barcelona, confirming its status as a leading sustainability destination.

    Körnerpark in Berlin Neukölln, people sitting on the grass and having a picnic
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    Press release 03.09.2025 New initiative for major events: Berlin establishes the "Berlin Event Board"

    Stakeholders from the tourism and event industries join forces to strengthen Berlin’s position as a global event destination and enhance its international competitiveness.

    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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    Press release 24.07.2025 Study: Berlin needs more conference space

    Berlin has potential for new venues in the mid-range segment. Messe Berlin is planning a venue for up to 5,000 people. Balance sheet for 2024: 12.9 million participants, high demand for large-scale events.

    Four people present an architectural rendering of a modern convention center
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    Press release 17.07.2025 First Berlin Freedom Week & Conference: Berlin becomes international forum for freedom and democracy in November 2025

    Berlin is set to celebrate the inaugural Berlin Freedom Week from 8 to 15 November 2025: international voices for freedom, a citywide programme, patron Kai Wegner, initiated by leading institutions.

    Group photo at the press conference marking the start of Berlin Freedom Week at the Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall)
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    Press release 15.07.2025 Opening 49h ICC: Tickets for tours and incentives available from 16 July

    The ICC Berlin will open its doors from 11 to 14 September 2025: free guided tours from 12 September with timed-entry tickets, kicking off on 11 September with the design conference “Form/Future”. For the first time, the second-largest hall will also be accessible.

    Display board in the ICC Berlin reading “Ick bin jetzt een Denkmal,” marking the building’s monument status.
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