MESSE ESSEN is one of the ten largest fair and congress venues in Germany. The first-class venue is ideally situated in the region in Germany with the strongest economy and highest population density. A total of some 30 million people live within a radius of about 150 km of MESSE ESSEN. It is centrally located and easy to reach. The programme of MESSE ESSEN comprises approximately 50 different trade fairs and exhibitions — among them 13 leading international fairs.

The congress centres of MESSE ESSEN offer an optimum platform for events of every size. Over 700 events of every shape and size, such as congresses, conferences, seminars etc. attract more than 80,000 participants every year. The congress areas consist of 27 conference halls and rooms, 2 press centres and spacious lobbies. Its direct link with the fair halls makes it the perfect venue for special peripheral events at trade fairs or for congresses with special accompanying exhibitions.