23. December 2025 | News
3 Questions for Mandy Pahl-Bauerfeind und Ralf Nüsser
2025 was a year full of special events, exciting encounters and strong partnerships. People met at our locations, visions were brought to life and …
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2. October 2025 | News
1955-2025: 70 Years of Event Culture at the Gürzenich Cologne
After the destruction in World War II, the Gürzenich Cologne was rebuilt within six years and ceremoniously reopened on October 2, 1955 – exactly 70 years ago. …
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13. August 2025 | News, Press releases
Koelncongress brings many new events to Cologne
In its first year of operation, Confex impressed event planners and provided new impetus for trade fairs, congresses and events in Cologne. In addition, Koelncongress GmbH is attracting numerous new and …
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28. June 2025 | News
1 year of Confex!
The Confex had an impressive kick-off year and has established itself as a top location for a wide range of event formats: 41 events spanning 63 days with 45,000 participants …
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18. March 2025 | News
Lit.COLOGNE – two decades as a guest at the Tanzbrunnen Köln
Today, Koelncongress Managing Director Ralf Nüsser honoured lit.COLOGNE, represented by its management Rainer Osnowski and Rieke Brendel, with an updated plaque of honour and now two stars for two decades …
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18. March 2025 | News
European Taxi Fair remains loyal to Cologne and Koelncongress
In November 2026, the trade fair will once again be held in Hall 1 at Koelnmesse. On 6 and 7 November 2026, the European Taxi Fair will once again take …
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18. February 2025 | News
Great atmosphere in the Koelncongress locations!
This carnival season, more than 147,000 visitors are celebrating exuberantly in the venues of Koelncongress. …
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6. June 2024 | News
“United by football. United in the heart of Europe.” – that’s the motto of this year’s European Championship in Cologne, where the Tanzbrunnen open-air area will become the ultimate public screening spot!
The UEFA EURO 2024™ in Cologne is to be a tournament “by all and for all”. This guiding principle is also reflected in the public screening on the Tanzbrunnen grounds …
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6. May 2024 | Press releases
Toni Ackermann is the new Head of Congresses, Conferences and Events at Koelncongress GmbH
As of May 1, 2024, Toni Ackermann (35) is Head of Congresses, Conferences and Events at Koelncongress GmbH. He is responsible for the 9-person team as well as further development …
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23. January 2024 | Press releases
30 years of Koelncongress – 30 years of expertise and success in the event business
On January 21st, Koelncongress GmbH turned 30 and looks back on a multifaceted and successful company history. …
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4. October 2023 | News, Press releases
Confex – One Year to go!
Ahead of its opening in Q4 2024, the Confex has already been booked for numerous events and is in high demand among regional and international event organisers. …
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30. March 2023 | Press releases
Mandy Pahl-Bauerfeind designated new member of the Koelncongress GmbH management
Mandy Pahl-Bauerfeind (42) will be joining the Koelncongress GmbH management team on April 1, 2023. …
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4. October 2022 | Press releases
New Managing Director of Koelncongress GmbH
Ralf Nüsser (58) is to become the new Managing Director of Koelncongress GmbH as of 1 November 2022. …
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