News & Press Releases

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.

News 21.01.2026 Berlin’s second-largest conference hotel MOA Berlin becomes an independent brand

MOA Berlin, the city’s second-largest conference hotel, has been operating as an independent brand since mid-January. With its repositioning as a hybrid "Urban Hub", the venue is reinforcing its role in Berlin’s congress and events market.

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News 15.01.2026 Estrel Berlin achieves Leader Level in visitBerlin's ‘Sustainable Berlin’ certification

The Estrel Berlin was awarded the Leader Level of the ‘Sustainable Berlin’ sustainability certification in the latest full audit by visitBerlin. This means that the Estrel has achieved the highest level of the programme and underlines its comprehensive commitment to sustainable management in the events and hotel sector.

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Press release 10.01.2026 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.

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News 09.01.2026 Messe Berlin kicks off 2026 with leading trade fairs and four anniversaries

Messe Berlin will kick off 2026 with leading international trade fairs, congresses and several anniversaries. The programme will bring additional visibility to Berlin and create strong opportunities for business events throughout the city.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Miranda Meier

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