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Heiko M. Stutzinger to join Messe Frankfurt

Heiko M. Stutzinger (52), Co-CEO of Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH, will become a Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH as of 01 January 2027. He will continue performing his functions at Hamburg Messe und Congress until 31 December 2026, managing the transition jointly with his Co-CEO, Uwe Fischer. Together, they have been heading the…

Panel discussion at an international GSIS conference: several people are seated on a stage in front of a large blue screen displaying the text ‘World Order Disrupted: Implications for innovation and security.’ On the left, a speaker stands at a podium, while their image is shown on a large projection screen. In the foreground, audience members are visible in a conference hall

Bitkom and GSIS Expand Strategic Partnership for 2026

Focus on digital technologies, maritime security and data-driven defence

 

Berlin/Hamburg, 23 June 2026 – Germany’s digital association Bitkom e.V. and Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH are continuing their strategic partnership and renewing their cooperation for the Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) 2026, which will take place on 9 and 10 December…

Skywalk der Hamburg Messe mit dem Logo der WindEnergy Hamburg und dem Schriftzug See you in 2026

WindEnergy Hamburg: Onshore wind sets the speed

Land-based wind energy continues to be the driving force of the energy transition. With size, digitalisation, and efficiency as key topics, market leaders will highlight their innovative technologies at the leading international trade fair for the wind industry.

Großes Schiffspropeller‑Exponat vor dem Eingang der Hamburg Messe, mehrere Personen im Vordergrund; auf der Glasfassade steht „Hamburg Messe + Congress“.

Maritime Industry Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Resilience

Industry leaders see technology, competitiveness and collaboration as key drivers of maritime transformation

Unscharfes Foto einer Veranstaltungsszene: Im Vordergrund steht ein deutlich sichtbares blaues „MS&D“-Logo auf einer hellen Fläche, während im Hintergrund eine Person in dunkler Kleidung mit Abzeichen stark verschwommen zu sehen ist.

Maritime Security Becomes a Strategic Factor

MS&D Conference & Expo 2026 Brings Together Politics, Navies and Industry in Hamburg

17th WindEnergy trend:index: Muted expectations in the wind industry

Germany and Europe lose much of their momentum; North America the weakest region

 

The current edition of the WindEnergy trend:index (WEtix) again reflects declining ratings across many segments compared to the previous survey held in the fourth quarter of 2025. While the wind industry’s outlook on market developments remains generally positive, ratings of…

Containerhafen mit Schiff drauf

High-Profile Speakers and Key Future Topics: ALL ABOUT PORTS Presents Conference Programme

Solutions for resilient and climate-neutral ports in focus: On 2 and 3 September, ALL ABOUT PORTS will bring together international experts at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg to address key challenges facing the port industry. As an international conference accompanied by an exhibition, the event will take place alongside SMM – the world’s leading maritime…

Reihe von Teilnehmenden bei einer Konferenz oder Sitzung, die an langen Tischen mit Mikrofonen und Laptops sitzen und aufmerksam nach vorne ausgerichtet sind; der Raum ist in kühles, blaues Licht getaucht, im Hintergrund sind weitere unscharfe Personen und Technik zu erkennen.

GSIS and DMZ Establish Strategic Partnership

Maritime Topics Enhance the Profile of the Global Security and Innovation Summit

 

Hamburg, 3 June 2026 – The Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) and the German Maritime Centre (Deutsches Maritimes Zentrum e.V., DMZ) have entered into a strategic partnership. The cooperation brings expertise from shipping, ports and critical infrastructure into the…

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