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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Last Thursday, our apprentices brought "La Dolce Vita" to life in our Parksaal of the Rheinterrassen. 🇮🇹They hosted our annual Apprentice Appreciation Party to say grazie to their trainers, training coordinators and colleagues who support and guide them throughout their apprenticeship. 🤗

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

gamescom 2026 🎮: 368,000 visitors, 1,743 exhibitors and people from all over the world came together in Cologne. With record international participation, more than 624 million views and a historic first visit by a German Federal President, gamescom once again showed its global significance. 💚

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

At gamescom? Try out the digital location finder on your mobile at gamescom.global and find your way around with ease. 📲💯

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A special moment for gamescom and Koelnmesse: Today, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier became the first German Federal President to visit the world’s largest games event. 🚀 ©: Koelnmesse GmbH / Costa Belibasakis, Uwe Weiser @gameverband.bsky.social

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Behind the scenes of gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 🎮 More than 5,000 fans experienced the sold-out show live in Cologne, with millions more watching worldwide. 🌍 For an entire week, Hall 1 at Koelnmesse was transformed into a show venue for thousands of gaming fans. 👀 @gameverband.bsky.social

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Every year, our events account for around 94,000 occupied hotel beds in the greater Cologne area, with countless more worldwide. Our trade fairs, events and congresses attract guests from across the globe, strengthening not only the regional economy but the global economy as well. 🤝🌎

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🚀 Ready, set, career: Say hello to our new apprentices! Over the next few years, plenty of new experiences, varied tasks and, of course, lots of trade fair spirit await you. We wish you an exciting and successful apprenticeship with us. We're happy to have you on board! 🤗 #MesseNewcomer

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Our apprentice rally gave our new colleagues the chance to explore the Koelnmesse high-rise, meet colleagues from across the company and discover what makes our business so diverse. From trade fairs and Koelncongress to a coffee break together, it was the perfect start to their journey with us. 💚

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

💧 Free chilled drinking water is now available across our trade fair grounds. New refill stations on the North Boulevard and Central Boulevard let visitors top up their own bottles free of charge. A sustainable service we're happy to offer. 🎮 We're ready for gamescom! @gameverband.bsky.social

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🚆 On track: 155 tonnes of CO₂ saved in one year. 🌱 Thanks to excellent rail connections, getting to Koelnmesse sustainably is easy. According to @deutschebahn.com, the special DB Event offers for our events saved around 155 tonnes of CO₂ between July 2025 and June 2026. #koelnmesse #tradefairer

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

No more space available: the exhibition space at gamescom 2026 is completely sold out for the first time. 🎮 The record demand from exhibitors underlines gamescom’s continued international growth and its importance as the leading platform for the global games industry. 🕹️ @gameverband.bsky.social

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

When Cologne broke a sweat 🌡️🕰️  The summer of 1976 became known as the "summer of the century". Almost exactly 50 years later, another exceptional heatwave hit Cologne again. ☀️ Our archive photo proves that some things never change: ice cream helps. 🍦 Stay cool and take care! 💧

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Ever wondered what happens at our annual financial press conference? 📊Once a year, we welcome journalists to share our business performance, key milestones and what's ahead. From there, our story reaches newspapers, TV, radio and social media, helping our news travel far beyond the conference room.

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

📈 Koelnmesse closed 2025 with €455.5 million in revenue and €62 million in consolidated profit. Across 79 events worldwide, we welcomed around 2.5 million visitors and around 44,000 exhibitors, continuing our growth trajectory. 🌍 #Koelnmesse #tradefairs

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🌍 Koelnmesse is launching its first trade fair in Africa. With Anuga Select South Africa launching in Cape Town in June 2027, we are expanding the global Anuga network and creating new opportunities for the food and beverage industry. 🔗 t1p.de/wfh6j

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

At Koelnmesse in Cologne, we offer around 8,700 parking spaces directly on-site and up to 3,300 additional spaces nearby. 🚗 Short distances and excellent accessibility help ensure a convenient start to every trade fair visit for exhibitors, visitors and employees alike. ☺️ #KoelnmesseCounts

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Sweet giveaway 🍯 You can win one jar of original Koelnmesse honey! How to join: ✅ Like this post ✅ Follow Koelnmesse Newsroom ✅ Tell us in the comments who you’d share your honey with 🔁 Repost for extra luck! Giveaway ends June 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM CET. Winners will be notified via DM. Good luck! 🍀

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Record-breaking results: The third edition of gamescom latam welcomed more than 154,000 visitors in São Paulo, a 17.5% increase compared to last year and the highest attendance in the event’s history. Highlights included: 🎮 400+ games showcased 🚀 60+ new releases 🌍 175 exhibitors from 23 countries

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Sustainably on the move 🚝 Thanks to our visitors and exhibitors, 779,332 passenger kilometres were travelled CO₂-free to our events and trade fairs.🤗 Together with @deutschebahn.com, we enable climate-friendly travel powered by 100 percent green electricity and offset any remaining emissions. ✅

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Knowledge for tomorrow's success 🚀 In 2025, our employees completed a total of 980 days of training across internal and external development programmes, strengthening both their professional expertise and personal skills in a focused way. 😊💡

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

A stage for sports, music, and unforgettable moments: the legendary sports hall on our trade fair grounds in Cologne. 😍 From 1958 to 1998, up to 8,000 guests experienced concerts, carnival, and major sporting events. Replaced by today’s LANXESS arena, it lives on in memories. Who remembers it? ✨

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

ART COLOGNE goes international: with ART COLOGNE PALMA MALLORCA, we’re launching a new format on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca (April 9–12, 2026). 🖼️🤩 88 galleries, strong local partnerships and a new meeting point for the global art scene. From Cologne to the world 🌍 #Koelnmesse

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Did you know there are around 200 different professions at Koelnmesse? 💡 Behind every trade fair is a wide range of roles – from Marketing to IT and beyond. Not everyone works on-site, but everyone helps make it happen. 💚

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Next Level Koelnmesse: Mit Gästen aus über 200 Ländern und Veranstaltungen in 14 Ländern auf vier Kontinenten öffnen unsere Messen Türen zu internationalen Märkten. Ausstellende präsentieren ihre Innovationen dort, wo Entscheider zusammenkommen. 🌎

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

During Carnival, more than 116 events took place across the diverse venues of Koelncongress.🎭 This highlights the flexibility of our locations and the wide range of event formats we are able to host. Thanks to all colleagues for their dedication in making these events possible. 🥳 Kölle Alaaf!

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Carnival in Cologne is all about colourful costumes and celebrating together in a joyful atmosphere. It’s one of the most traditional festivities in the city of Cologne! 🎭 To everyone celebrating: we wish you an amazing time! 🥳 Happy Carnival and Kölle Alaaf!

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

A new four-pawed addition to the Koelnmesse trade fair portfolio 🐾 Cologne is welcoming a new event to its trade fair calendar. Spoga dog powered by ZZF will launch as a dedicated B2B trade fair for dog supplies from 30 January to 1 February 2027. 👉 Read more: t1p.de/dd6pw

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Yesterday, Preeti Shah, U.S. Consul General for NRW, visited ISM. After meeting our CEO Gerald Böse, she toured the USA Pavilion and met with exhibitors. The visit highlighted our role as a leading international marketplace connecting U.S. producers with global buyers, partners and new markets. 🍬🌍

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

KuchenMeister GmbH set a new world record at #ISMCologne yesterday! 🥐 Their giant croissant measures an impressive 85 cm – over 20 cm bigger than the previous record holder. Congratulations to Fabian Meiberg and the whole team. And yes: the audience got to taste it!

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Around 20,000 accredited media professionals from across the globe report on our trade fairs, trends and innovations. This global coverage ensures that the voices of our industries are heard far beyond our trade fair halls in print, online, on TV and across social media. 🤩 #KoelnmesseCounts

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Our preliminary figures are in. 🚀 2025 delivers strong results for Koelnmesse with around €450 million turnover, €60 million net income and 79 events worldwide. A strong signal for global exchange and future growth 👉 shorturl.at/kOU6E

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

150 years of Konrad Adenauer. As Mayor of Cologne and founder of Koelnmesse, he believed in the power of international exchange and dialogue to build trust and peace in Europe. 🌎 His vision still shapes our work today. 🤝 #koelnmesse #konradadenauer #europe #peace #together @stadt-koeln.de

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Shaping Global Connections across 400,000 sq m! 🤩 With 11 halls, our Confex, and two Congress Centres, we create ideal conditions for events of any size. 🙌 Our largest trade fair ever: Anuga 2025 with 8,000+ exhibitors from 110 countries and 145,000 trade visitors from 190 nations. 😱

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

From the ground up, perfectly connected! 🏢 Our distinctive, listed trade fair HQ stands for Koelnmesse’s diversity: creative, organised and visionary minds shaping strong trade fairs worldwide. 🌍 And yes, we do use the 13th floor, where big ideas and bold decisions are made. 💡 #KoelnmesseCounts

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

🎁 Giveaway! Win 1x2 tickets for our trade fair ART COLOGNE! 🍀 Like this post, share it and comment who you’d take with you (more comments = more chances!). 🎟️ Valid Nov 7–9. 💥 One of the world’s top art fairs brings global art to Cologne Nov 6–9. Don’t miss it! 🎨

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Curtain up for @iddcologne! Cologne becomes a stage for interior design! 16 locations, 100 brands, pure inspiration. Join in for free, explore, and experience design up close until Oct 29! 🛋️🤩 More information: shorturl.at/prSxq

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We’re bringing furniture and interior design from our trade fair halls to the city! At 15 unique locations across Cologne, idd cologne presents fresh living and design trends. Free and open to everyone. 👉 Programme: t1p.de/l98qr

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Hard to beLEAF how colourful our trade fair grounds look! 🍂🍃🍁 📸: Koelnmesse GmbH / Kathrin Vogt #Koelnmesse

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Over three million visitors experienced “Wa! Germany” at Expo 2025 in Osaka! The German Pavilion impressed with circular innovation and sustainability, earning the Sustainability Award and Silver Award for Theme Development. 🌿🥈 #Koelnmesse

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Family-friendliness is part of who we are 🤗 With 1,100 employees and 582 children, balance matters. Flexible working models make it possible to adapt the day to the needs of kids, helping parents and colleagues thrive at work and at home. 👧👦🚀 #KoelnmesseYourWay

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Blood Donation Day at Koelnmesse 🩸 Social responsibility means stepping in where help is needed most. Together with @roteskreuz.bsky.social we organised a donation day for our employees. Many joined, and afterwards recharged with a free meal. Proud of our team spirit! 💯

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Koelnmesse expands globally: After the successful premieres of FSB Sports Show Riyadh & International Hardware Fair Saudi Arabia, Orgatec Workspace Saudi Arabia debuts this September. 39 international trade fairs planned for 2025! 🌍 Read more: www.koelnmesse.com/pressrelease...

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Koelnmesse has been awarded "Most Attractive Employer 2025" by the F.A.Z. Institute, taking 1st place among German trade fair venues. 🚀 A big thank you to our amazing team that makes this possible every day! 🤗

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

100 Koelnmesse colleagues joined this year’s B2Run! 💪 Under cloudy skies and with pleasantly warm late-summer temperatures, our team spirit carried us through six kilometres and even into the RheinEnergie Stadium. A fantastic evening full of energy and cheers! 💚 #TeamKoelnmesse

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

With around 400,000 m² of space – the size of 56 football pitches – Koelnmesse is among the largest trade fair venues worldwide. ⚽️ 11 trade fair halls and the new Confex provide room for every format: from global trade fairs to congresses, workshops and events. 🌍🚀 #koelnmesse

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

📣 gamescom breaks records! 🥳 2025 highlights: 357,000 visitors from 128 countries, 1,500+ exhibitors from 72+ countries, 40 country pavilions from 35 nations, and 233,000 sqm of gross space. 🌍 A huge success 👏💚 See you next year! 🙏 @gameverband.bsky.social

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

The doors are open! Once again, Cologne is the global hub for gaming. 🎮 #gamescom kicks off with Federal Research Minister @dorobaer.bsky.social and NRW Minister-President Hendrik Wüst, highlighting the cultural and economic impact of gamescom and #Koelnmesse. Who’s in? 🙏 @gameverband.bsky.social

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

🎮 Tonight we kick off #gamescom Opening Night Live in Cologne! As the host of #gamescom with our partner, @gameverband.bsky.social, we bring the global gaming community together. 🌍 Proud home of the world’s biggest gaming event since 2009. Who’s joining us? 🎉 📸: Koelnmesse GmbH / Marvin Ruppert

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

+++ Giveaway 🎁 +++ To mark World Honey Bee Day (Aug 16), win 1 of 3 jars of original Koelnmesse honey! 🍯🐝 How to enter: Like this post, follow @Koelnmesse Newsroom and comment who you’d share the Honey with. Ends Aug 25, 11:59 pm (CEST). Good luck! 🍀

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Koelnmesse Newsroom @koelnmesse.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

If you’ve been to #gamescom, you know him: the 2.60 m tall gamesbot! Built with 1,000 h of work, passion & tech by Andreas & Julia Bauer (AJ-Designs). From cables to LEDs, he’s a selfie magnet & trade fair icon. Meet him 20–24 Aug at Koelnmesse! 📸 #gamescom2025 #gamesbot

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