In September 2026, Cologne once again became a meeting place for the German television and media industry. As part of the 27th German Television Award, outstanding achievements in television and …
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A very special anniversary was announced today at a press conference:50 years of Bläck Fööss at the Tanzbrunnen in Cologne. For half a century, the cult band has been linked …
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Klosterfrau celebrated its 200th anniversary at two exceptional Koelncongress venues: with a formal ceremony at the Flora followed by a gala dinner and party at the Gürzenich. Two venues, two …
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Two years after its opening, Confex has firmly established itself both within Koelnmesse’s portfolio and as a key event venue in Cologne. To date, it has hosted 72 events with …
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PSI’s move to Cologne is taking shape: following the successful finalisation of all contractual and organisational arrangements, RX Germany and Koelncongress GmbH have now signed the contracts for the staging …
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After a year of successful collaboration, the trade fair company is taking over the venue and permanently integrating it into its trade fair and event infrastructure. Koelncongress will be responsible …
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The landscape concept surrounding Confex, developed by LILL + SPARLA, received a special recognition as part of the NRW Landscape Architecture Award 2026. The recognition honors a project that successfully …
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The Tanzbrunnen in Cologne-Deutz kicks off the 2026 open-air season on 9 May – and, following extensive renovation work, is now looking better than ever. …
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For decades now, this fair has taken place once every two years in November. Following a break, the fair re-started in Cologne in November 2024 with some 80 exhibitors. A …
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We were delighted to once again host DACH+HOLZ International in Cologne this year. …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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This carnival season, more than 147,000 visitors are celebrating exuberantly in the venues of Koelncongress. …
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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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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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On January 21st, Koelncongress GmbH turned 30 and looks back on a multifaceted and successful company history. …
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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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Mandy Pahl-Bauerfeind (42) will be joining the Koelncongress GmbH management team on April 1, 2023. …
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Ralf Nüsser (58) is to become the new Managing Director of Koelncongress GmbH as of 1 November 2022. …
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