News & Press Releases

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

BESTIVAL 2025 kicks off today at the Alte Münze: 500+ event professionals and 40 speakers will discuss innovation, sustainability and community. Berlin is proving itself to be a leading metropolis for large-scale creative events.

"49h ICC": From 12 to 13 September, the ICC will be open to the public. Free tickets will be available from July at visitBerlin.de. On 11 and 12 September, the "Form/Future" design conference will bring the landmark to life.

Meeting location Berlin will be presenting itself at IMEX Frankfurt from 20 to 22 May and introducing its new ‘Berlin Impact Programme’ for events with social added value.

Berlin at IMEX Frankfurt: Five years of Sustainable Meetings Berlin, party on 14 May in Hall 8, F010. Visitors can experience the diversity of UEFA EURO host Berlin as a MICE destination at the stand.