Koelnmesse GmbH

On track: 155 tonnes of CO₂ saved in one year 🚆 Getting to Koelnmesse sustainably is easy. Our trade fair grounds are excellently connected to Köln Messe/Deutz ICE station right on our doorstep, as well as to regional trains, suburban rail and the local public transport network. 💡 The impact is significant: According to an analysis by Deutsche Bahn, around 155 tonnes of CO₂ were saved between July 2025 and June 2026 through the special DB Event offers for Koelnmesse events alone. 🌱 And that's only part of the picture. Journeys made using the VRS public transport ticket, which is included with many trade fair tickets, are not even included in this figure. For us, this is further proof that Cologne is one of the best-connected trade fair destinations in Europe. Great infrastructure makes sustainable travel the easy choice. #koelnmesse #tradefairer #nachhaltigemesse #train #work

No more space available: the exhibition space at gamescom 2026 is fully booked out for the first time. 🎮 This milestone marks another important chapter for the world’s largest event for computer and video games. Following the expansion of the exhibition area last year, the record demand from exhibitors underlines gamescom’s continued international growth and its importance as the leading platform for the global games industry. 🕹️ "That gamescom is completely booked up is a strong signal for the entire industry. We only just expanded the area last year, so are all the more pleased with the increasing demand. At the same time, we are continually developing gamescom further and investing in new formats for fans and communities. It is precisely this connection of business and community-experience that distinguishes gamescom,“ says Tim Endres, Director of gamescom at Koelnmesse. 📸: Koelnmesse GmbH / Hanne Engwald, Harald Fleissner, Oliver Wachenfeld, Thomas Klerx #koelnmesse #gamescom2026 #gaming #work #tradefair

18 tonnes, heavy transport and millimetre precision. 🚛⚙️ A major milestone for our sustainable energy future: the first high-temperature heat pump has arrived at its final location in Hall 11. After being delivered by heavy transport and carefully positioned with millimetre precision, the approximately 18-tonne unit is now in place. It is the first of three heat pumps that will form the heart of our new geothermal energy system, converting the heat extracted from the ground into the temperatures needed to supply our exhibition centre. With the geothermal wells already completed underground, the project is now becoming visible above ground as well. Over the coming weeks, the heat pump will be connected to the remaining technical components before undergoing extensive testing. The first trial operation of the new heating system is planned for winter 2026/27, when the interaction between geothermal energy, heat pumps, thermal storage and the energy centre will be tested under real operating conditions. A big thank you to our partners E.ON and RheinEnergie AG for supporting us on this important step towards more sustainable trade fair grounds. ✅ 🎥: Koelnmesse GmbH, Thomas Volkmar #koelnmesse #energy #tradefair #tradefairer #nachhaltigemesse

Summer is in the air ☀️ Whether you're heading off on holiday, enjoying the summer break or spending the season at work, we hope you find some time to relax, recharge and make the most of the sunny days. 🌿 At Koelnmesse, things may seem a little quieter on the outside, but behind the scenes our teams are already working hard to prepare for gamescom and the exciting months ahead. Every successful event starts long before the doors open. 🎮 Until then, let's take a look back at some of our favourite summer moments from past years. Full of great conversations, good vibes and unforgettable memories. 💚 🎥: Koelnmesse GmbH / Thomas Volkmar, make/c #koelnmesse

LATITUDE von KETTLER auf der Piazza der Koelnmesse GmbH   Die Piazza ist der zentrale Open-Air-Treffpunkt im Herzen des Messegeländes – ein Ort zum Ankommen, Verweilen und Austauschen.   Im Rahmen der spoga+gafa wurde unsere Kollektion LATITUDE auf der Piazza offiziell eingeweiht. Seitdem ist sie auf der zentralen Außenfläche der Koelnmesse GmbH im Einsatz und schafft mit klarer Formensprache, hohem Komfort und moderner Outdoor-Ästhetik zusätzliche Aufenthaltsqualität – heute und in den kommenden Jahren.   Auf dem Bild haben Oliver Frese, Geschäftsführer der Koelnmesse GmbH, und Christian Dehn, Geschäftsführer der KETTLER Home&Garden GmbH, bereits gemeinsam Platz genommen.   Vielen Dank an die Koelnmesse GmbH für das Vertrauen in KETTLER Home&Garden GmbH und unsere Kollektion LATITUDE. ____________ LATITUDE by KETTLER at the Koelnmesse GmbH Piazza At the heart of the Koelnmesse GmbH exhibition grounds, the Piazza serves as a central open-air meeting place – a space to arrive, pause and connect. During spoga+gafa , our LATITUDE collection officially became part of the Piazza. Since then, it has enhanced Koelnmesse GmbHs central outdoor space with clean lines, outstanding comfort and a contemporary outdoor aesthetic – creating an inviting place to spend time together for years to come. Pictured here, Oliver Frese, Managing Director of Koelnmesse GmbH, and Christian Dehn, Managing Director of KETTLER Home&Garden GmbH, are already enjoying the new outdoor setting together. Our sincere thanks to Koelnmesse GmbH for its trust in KETTLER Home&Garden GmbH and our LATITUDE collection. #KETTLER #LATITUDE #Koelnmesse #spogagafa #OutdoorFurniture #OutdoorLiving #Design #Objektgeschäft #Messe #Piazza

Certified among Germany's leading corporate newsrooms. Recognised nationwide as a best practice for AI. 🏆 How do you assess the quality of modern corporate communications? By looking beyond the headlines. Mediamoss® did exactly that. Through in-depth interviews, data analysis and a comprehensive audit benchmarked against more than 230 organisations across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, our Corporate Newsroom was put to the test. 💡 The result: Koelnmesse has been awarded the "MediaMoss Newsroom Approved 2026" certification, recognising our newsroom as one of the leading corporate newsrooms in the German-speaking market. The audit by Prof. Dr. Christoph Moss and Christian Wobig highlighted: ✔️ clear topic and channel governance ✔️ structured newsroom planning ✔️ the integration of content creation with performance measurement ✔️ the strategic use of artificial intelligence Just a few days later, this approach received further recognition at the German Association of Communication Professionals (BdKom - Bundesverband der Kommunikatoren). Koelnmesse was invited not only as a use case, but presented as a best case for the application of AI in a corporate newsroom. 🤩 Using our newsroom platform, Imory, we plan, produce and manage content across channels while combining it with near real-time performance data from our communications dashboard. By integrating media monitoring data, we can see how stories perform, identify trends and continuously optimise our communications based on data rather than assumptions. The certification is both recognition and motivation. It confirms that our newsroom model, our AI strategy and our data-driven approach are delivering real value. At the same time, it highlights where we can improve. We are already simplifying approval processes to make our communications even faster and more effective – a pain point most comms professionals can probably relate to! 😊 ©: Koelnmesse GmbH / Hanne Engwald #koelnmesse #corporate #communications #newsroom #AI

Mission accomplished: apprenticeship successfully completed! 🎓 Today is World Youth Skills Day, which highlights the importance of education, training and skills development for young people around the world. The perfect occasion to celebrate our apprentices who successfully completed their training at Koelnmesse this year. Congratulations on this important milestone! 👏 Every successful apprenticeship is built on commitment, curiosity, perseverance and plenty of personal growth. For us, training our own young talent is about much more than passing on professional knowledge. It is an investment in the future of Koelnmesse GmbH. We are especially pleased that most of this year's graduates will continue their careers with us, taking on new roles across different areas of our company or at our subsidiary, Koelncongress GmbH. “The ideas, motivation and willingness to learn of our young talents are a tremendous asset to our company. That is exactly why vocational training is so important to us and why it will remain a priority for us,” says Eva Ambrosius, Training Manager at Koelnmesse. 💬 We are proud to have supported our young colleagues throughout this important stage of their professional journey and wish all graduates every success, exciting new experiences and all the very best for their future careers with us. 💚 At the same time, we are already looking ahead to the next generation: on 1 August, we will welcome seven new apprentices to Koelnmesse. They will begin their training in office management and event management. We wish you a fantastic start and look forward to having you on board! 🚀 ©: Koelnmesse GmbH / Jakob Studnar, Hanne Engwald #Koelnmesse #WorldYouthSkillsDay #Work #Careers

When Cologne broke a sweat: Back to the summer of 1976 🕰️ The summer of 1976 went down in history as the “summer of the century”. In Cologne, 16 consecutive days with temperatures above 30 °C (86°F) were recorded, with the regional high reaching a scorching 36.6 °C (97.9°F). ☀️ Just two weeks ago, almost exactly 50 years later, another exceptional heatwave brought scorching temperatures back to Cologne and many parts of Europe. 🌡️ Our historic photo from 1976 shows that one thing already helped back then: cooling off with an ice cream. 🍦 With another spell of hot weather on the way, we'd like to remind everyone to stay hydrated, seek shade whenever possible and treat yourself to a little refreshment every now and then – whether that’s an ice cream or a cold drink. 💧 To everyone in and around Cologne: Stay safe and take care in the heat! ☀️ #Koelnmesse #FromOurArchives #Cologne #heatwave

Ever wondered what happens at a financial press conference? 😜 Once a year, we invite journalists to hear about Koelnmesse's business performance, key milestones and major developments. We present the results of the previous financial year and share an outlook on our strategic priorities for the months ahead. 📊 Why does it matter? The journalists attending report on these developments through newspapers, magazines, radio, television and social media, helping our news reach you and many others. 🙌 We'd like to thank them for helping share our story. 📰 Today, we're taking you behind the scenes of last week's financial press conference. 🤗 ©: Koelnmesse GmbH / Thomas Volkmar #koelnmesse #tradefair #messe #cologne #behindthescenes