Welcome to Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH!

Hamburg is more diverse than any other city in Germany. A vibrant metropolis, a green oasis, a city on the waterfront. Germany’s second-largest city, with Europe’s third-largest seaport and nearly two million inhabitants, is a media hub, an innovation centre, and a hotspot of international trade. Our vibrant event campus lets you host captivating trade fairs and congresses right in the centre of the city. The botanical garden “Planten un Blomen” connects our exhibition campus with the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg and all other adjacent buildings to form one coherent event area for the city. All that embedded in an excellent public transport infrastructure. Countless hotels in the immediate vicinity, and numerous leisure opportunities make every stay a pleasant experience.

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News

Fahnen mit dem Logo der WindEnergy Hamburg vor dem gläsernen Messegebäude bei strahlend blauem Himmel.

RECHARGE Wind Power Summit 2025 powered by WindEnergy Hamburg: Industry’s new top event to launch in Hamburg

The global wind energy industry is at a turning point. Geopolitical developments, a changing policy landscape, and rising costs are confronting the sector with complex tasks and challenges, while at the same time opening up new opportunities for innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth. At…

CLIA and Hamburg Messe strengthen partnership to advance the maritime sector

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, and Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH (HMC) have reaffirmed their successful partnership by signing a new cooperation agreement. The agreement secures CLIA’s participation in two leading international…

DB Schenker named new Hamburg Messe logistics partner

Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH has chosen a new partner for logistics services. As of July 2025, DB Schenker, a world-leading logistics company, will be HMC’s exclusive partner for all logistical processes on HMC premises and at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg.

Eingangssituation der INTERNORGA, zu sehen ist die Eingangshalle, der Fernsehturm und Menschen

Overwhelmingly positive feedback: INTERNORGA 2025 inspires the industry and brings optimism for the future

From 14 to 18 March, INTERNORGA in Hamburg set new standards and thrilled the entire out-of-home-market. With the theme ‘Where trends take off.’ it once again focused on the latest developments and provided a complete market overview - ranging from innovative concepts by numerous newcomers and…

Der Gewinner des Next Chef Awards 2025, Gedion Beckmann, hält stolz seine Siegerurkunde, während Sternekoch Johann Lafer (links) und Moderator Sebastian E. Merget (rechts) ihn gratulierend flankieren.

Up-and-coming talent in the spotlight: Gedion Beckmann from Hamburg’s ‘Der Player’ cooks his way to the NEXT CHEF 2025 title

Hot pans, clattering pots and a final full of thrilling moments: the NEXT CHEF AWARD brings INTERNORGA to its boiling point. After two exciting days of competition, Gedion Beckmann prevailed against 17 other aspiring culinary talents and secured the title of NEXT CHEF 2025. The prize: the…