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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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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…

Im Vordergrund ist ein Rednerpult mit der Aufschrift "Zukunftspreis" zu sehen, während im Hintergrund unscharf eine Frau in einem hellen Anzug und ein Mann in dunkler Kleidung auf der Bühne miteinander sprechen.

Focus on innovation and sustainability: Scandic, Verrano and Hobart win INTERNORGA Future Award 2025

Courage, passion and vision were in the air at this year’s INTERNORGA Future Award ceremony. The coveted award recognises companies that are shaping the future of the foodservice and hospitality market with groundbreaking ideas, sustainable concepts and outstanding commitment, and is considered one…

Gateway to India's Maritime Future for Global Businesses

INMEX SMM India 2025, South Asia’s leading maritime trade fair and conference, will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. It offers international businesses a key platform to showcase innovations and explore new market opportunities in one of the world’s…

Global Security and Innovation Summit is coming to Hamburg

Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) and the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) have agreed a strategic partnership to organise the Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS). The inaugural event is to take place at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg on 22 and 23 October 2025. The…

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