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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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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.