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The Visceral Medicine Congress at CCH–Hamburg

From Boardroom: The official opening of the new Congress Center Hamburg in April 2022 has definitely put the city back on the national and international market of business events. CCH’s soft opening began already in fall 2021 with the ITS World Congress, with many events following, including the successful Visceral Medicine Congress in September. In…

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Elevating Destinations Through Dynamic Business Events

From the German Convention Bureau (GCB): Recently, the GCB released a thought-provoking whitepaper that delves deep into the future of business events and their intrinsic significance in sculpting regions and cities. The whitepaper encapsulates the essence of crucial considerations for destinations, venues, and stakeholders alike, while navigating the implications of global megatrends…

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Business Events in a Transformative Era

From German Convention Bureau: Megatrends such as New Work, demographic change, and Artificial Intelligence are on their way to becoming firmly established in our daily lives. In the context of business events, these and other trends have already driven enormous developments in certain fields. With its 2024 research focus, the innovation network Future Meeting Space…

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In-Person Events Are More Popular Than Ever

From German Convention Bureau: MMGY Global released new findings from wave IV of its study “Portrait of European Meeting & Convention Travel”, for which event planners and event attendees from Europe were surveyed in late 2023. The study – supported by the GCB and other partners – underscores Germany’s top position among European meeting destinations,…

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Young Talent Steals the Show at 91st UFI Global Congress

From Exhibition World: UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, welcomed 600 delegates from 55+ countries and regions to its 91st Global Congress in Cologne, Germany, 20-23 November. According to UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf, the numbers matched Shanghai 2016, which had been the best attended Congress to date. Hosted by Koelnmesse, delegates, included members…

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Heike Mahmoud

Chief Operating Officer, Estrel Berlin

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Heike Mahmoud was Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CCH – Congress Center Hamburg from March 2018 to July 2024. As COO and a fully authorized officer, the business administration professional is also a member of the Executive Board of Hamburg Messe und Congress. The new CCH was officially opened by the First Mayor of the…

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20 May 2025

IMEX Frankfurt 2025

IMEX is where every part of the global events industry comes for a high-value, high-return boost of real business, real relationships and insights, all designed to make working life easier and more profitable. Keep up with the latest events industry trends, polish your professional skills and stay ahead. By attending as many of our 150…

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20 May 2025

IMEX Frankfurt | Expert Education

At IMEX you can enjoy expert education, explore the latest event trends and experience your most productive days of the year. Whether you’re an events newbie or a pro (or anything in between), IMEX is exactly where you need to be. Discover 200 free education sessions at IMEX Frankfurt. More information coming soon in 2025.

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19 May 2025

CVB Café 2025, Frankfurt, Germany

At the occasion of IMEX Frankfurt 2025, the CityDNA Meetings Industry Knowledge Group would like to invite you and your colleagues from the Convention Bureau to attend a session specifically curated to exchange and discuss current challenges amongst peers. This CVB Café will take place on Monday, May 19. More info in the beginning of…

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IMEX Policy Forum: Overcoming the Pitfalls of Democracy

The BE Sector’s foremost forum for political and policy engagement is the IMEX Policy Forum held annually in Frankfurt, hosted by IMEX Director for Impact & Industry Relations, Natasha Richards. In this video insight from the Forum, Pádraic Gilligan – the CMO of the Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) and latest recipient of the…

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Iceberg Ambassador Heike Mahmoud Becomes COO at Estrel Berlin

From tagungswirtschaft: Heike Mahmoud is now the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and authorized signatory at the Estrel Berlin . With the planned expansion to include the Estrel Tower at the end of 2025, Mahmoud will have many tasks to do in Europe’s largest hotel, entertainment and congress complex. Born in Weimar, she is returning…

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Intentional Action: Impact from IMEX

From Destinations International: At this year’s IMEX, the central focus was Impact through business events with a key emphasis on sustainability. This event brings the global business industry events community together to do business, inspire change, and lead the way with impact at the forefront of every decision. In the coming years, IMEX plans to…

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