Arno Reich Appointed Head of Global Business Development

International business development is a key driver of growth for Deutsche Messe and a central pillar of its corporate strategy. To further accelerate the expansion of its global business, Arno Reich (55) assumed leadership of the newly established Global Business Development unit within the New and Global Business Development division on 1 July 2026.

Rawe Appointed Head of the "Trade & Consumer Fairs" Business Unit

Hendrik Rawe (36) assumed responsibility for the Trade & Consumer Fairs business unit at Deutsche Messe AG on 1 July 2026.

Deutsche Messe Drives Transformation Forward

Deutsche Messe AG successfully concluded the 2025 financial year and continues to drive its strategic transformation forward with determination. With revenue of €305 million and a net profit of €18 million, the company performed well despite the continued challenging economic environment.

INTERSCHUTZ 2026 consolidates its Position

INTERSCHUTZ 2026 consolidates its position as the world’s leading platform for civil protection as international visitor share increases significantly.

Deutsche Messe AG Restructures Executive Board

Focus on Trade Fair Business, Digitalization, and Site Develop-ment & Transformation.

Expectations met: Successful conclusion of SurfaceTechnology GERMANY

SurfaceTechnology GERMANY closed its doors after having successfully welcomed more than 4,600 visitors from 46 nations, meaning that 30% of the visitors came from abroad. The exhibitors, of which there were more than 210, reached a consistently positive verdict: intensive discussions, a high proportion of first-class contacts, and a well-attended STG.ExpertForum on all three days fulfilled the expectations that had been set. Surface technology represents an integral part of the production chain.

HANNOVER MESSE: Industry points the way to a competitive future

HANNOVER MESSE 2026 demonstrated that industry is delivering concrete solutions even in challenging times. Artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalization play a key role in making production processes more efficient and boosting competitiveness.

Despite the strike: HANNOVER MESSE ensures accessibility.

Starting Monday, additional commuter trains and shuttle buses will run to the convention center

HANNOVER MESSE 2026: Industrial AI as competitive game-changer

The focus at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 will be squarely directed toward the tangible benefits of artificial intelligence for companies in the manufacturing sector. More than 3,000 exhibitors will be demonstrating how the targeted deployment of industrial AI, robotics, automation, and digitalization translates directly into measurable competitive advantages. And new, innovative information and networking formats will offer guidance on how companies can integrate AI into their operations step by step.

Industry get-together for surface technology

In a few weeks, SurfaceTechnology GERMANY invites you to Stuttgart for the industry get-together for surface technology. Over three days, participating companies from around the world will showcase how they are tackling the sector's current challenges.

Deutsche Messe establishes dedicated business unit for HANNOVER MESSE

Deutsche Messe AG has created the structural framework to further strengthen the positioning of its globally leading industrial event. As of March 1, 2026, the company has established a dedicated business unit exclusively focused on HANNOVER MESSE and closely related partner events.

INTERSCHUTZ 2026 in the context of a turning point

The countdown to INTERSCHUTZ 2026 is entering the home stretch.

AI at HANNOVER MESSE: Out of theory. Into application.

With HANNOVER MESSE 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) in industry becomes tangible. In a practical and application-oriented way, the trade fair demonstrates how manufacturing companies can profitably use AI.

Strong Signal: Over 80% of the Space for LIGNA 2027 already booked

More than a year before LIGNA 2027, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry is reporting an excellent booking situation. More than 80 percent of the exhibition space has already been allocated, and all leading companies in the sector have registered their participation – across all exhibition areas of LIGNA.

ABF & B.I.G. end with increase in visitor numbers

After five days, the ABF and B.I.G. trade fairs came to a successful close on Sunday, 15 February. A total of more than 83,000 visitors came to the exhibition grounds in Hanover, around 2.5 per cent more than last year. The outcome was positive for Deutsche Messe AG as the organiser and for most of the approximately 560 exhibiting companies, which reported a good atmosphere, a high quality of stay and a great willingness to conclude deals and make investments.

New DOMOTEX impresses across the Board – A complete Success!

Full halls, innovative products, new synergies, numerous positive discussions, and successful business deals shaped the past four days of the fair. With its new concept, DOMOTEX has reinvented itself and was able to impress both exhibitors and visitors on every level.

Deutsche Messe launches 'Industrial Transformation Africa', Casablanca

First edition of 'Industrial Transformation Africa' – an event by HANNOVER MESSE. Inception of the Smart Factory Academy Casablanca.

Deutsche Messe expects double-digit million profit for 2025

Supervisory Board appoints Dr. Holger Feist to the Executive Board. EMO, the world’s leading trade fair for production technology, will remain in Hanover

Major new global energy platform

Exhibition powerhouses dmg events and Deutsche Messe AG to develop major new global energy platform

Hannover Fairs Turkey Establishes a New Company in Dubai

Hannover Fairs Turkey Establishes a New Company in Dubai to Strengthen Its Presence in Türkiye and the MENA Region. Mehtap Gürsoy Appointed as Managing Director of Hannover Fairs Turkey and Hannover Fairs MENA

The world's most important industry get-together exceeds expectations

The 21st parts2clean, which took place at the Stuttgart exhibition grounds from October 7 to 9, 2025, attracted an impressive number of visitors who were able to take part in discussions and make contacts in outstanding quality.

EMO 2025 is pushing AI and automation

for greater competitiveness in global industry

Deutsche Messe expects a strong second half of 2025

Deutsche Messe is entering a strong second half of 2025.

Deutsche Messe Exceeds Revenue and Earnings Targets Once Again

Deutsche Messe continues its successful trajectory: In the 2024 fiscal year, the company once again surpassed its financial targets, posting consolidated revenue of €304 million and a profit of €18 million – despite a slightly reduced trade fair schedule due to the regular event cycle.

LIGNA 2025 inspires and motivates the industry

Moving forward with renewed energy.