Hanover: Conferences in the Heart of Europe (September 16, 2014)

With the infrastructure of an international trade fair venue and the rich cultural diversity of a vibrant metropolis, along with convenient access, numerous hotels in all categories, and a wide variety of event venues, Hanover offers ideal conditions for hosting conferences, conventions, and events.

A trade fair and convention city in the heart of Europe

Hanover has made a name for itself internationally as a trade fair city. With over 460,000 m² of indoor exhibition space and 58,000 m² of outdoor space, it is the world’s largest trade fair grounds and impresses with its modern, unique architecture. With highlights such as CeBIT—which will feature China as its partner country for the first time in 2015—the HANNOVER MESSE (featuring India as its partner country in 2015), and the IAA, which begins next week, the complex, with its 26 halls and pavilions, serves as a showcase for technological innovations year after year.
The capital of Lower Saxony is quickly and conveniently accessible via Hannover Airport, the A2 and A7 highways, and Deutsche Bahn’s ICE network. A comprehensive public transit system connects the entire region.

Venues for successful conferences, conventions, and events

The Hannover region also plays a leading role as a destination for conventions and conferences, offering a wide variety of first-class and unique venues. Whether it’s Herrenhausen Palace, the Hannover Adventure Zoo, the TUI Arena, the Hannover Congress Centrum, or the futuristic Convention Center at the exhibition grounds—the city on the Leine boasts a wide range of attractive event venues.

Diverse supporting program

Hanover not only offers ideal conditions for a successful corporate event, but also features numerous cultural highlights and recreational opportunities for creating a diverse supporting program. During the day, participants engage in in-depth discussions on professional topics—and in the evening, a visit to the opera or a variety show provides a welcome change of pace.
Attractions such as the Herrenhausen Gardens, a lively city center, or major events like the Maschsee Festival or the Herrenhausen International Fireworks Competition, along with numerous theaters and the State Opera, as well as internationally renowned museums and galleries such as the Sprengel Museum Hannover or the Kestnergesellschaft, provide plenty of opportunities to keep a conference engaging even after the professional presentations. The city’s green oases—from Europe’s largest urban forest, the Eilenriede, to the Maschsee—promise relaxation. Right in the heart of the city, the lake, with its sailboats and palm-lined waterfront promenades, creates a Mediterranean atmosphere.

70th German Lawyers' Conference: A high-caliber professional program combined with a wide range of leisure activities

The 70th German Lawyers’ Conference is a prime example of how successfully conferences and active leisure activities can be combined. From September 16 to 19, 2014, Europe’s largest legal conference will take place at the Hannover Congress Centrum (HCC)—offering lawyers from all over Germany and abroad a highly attractive program featuring a top-notch professional agenda and a varied social program.

“Modern infrastructure, a central location, unique venues, and comprehensive services—the Hannover region has established itself as a dynamic metropolis in the heart of Europe for events of all kinds,” sums up Hans Christian Nolte, managing director of Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG).

HannoverKongress: One-Stop Support

HannoverKongress is the partner for the convention and conference industry in the state capital and the Hannover region. The convention services division of Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH provides independent, personalized advice and customized solutions to help organize successful events. Since 2006, HannoverKongress has served as the point of contact for all matters related to “business tourism” and provides expert guidance throughout the planning of the entire conference—from booking rooms and accommodations, to shuttle services and ticketing, all the way through to catering.

The HMTG brochure “Kongressstadt” provides an overview of the wide range of opportunities Hannover has to offer. Spanning about 30 pages, it showcases the wide range of convention venues and provides information about the Hannover Congress Centrum as well as the world’s largest trade fair grounds. It also features “Congress Selected Hotels,” a free hotel booking service with a best-price guarantee that allows guests to book hotel rooms up to three years in advance.

When the IAA opens on September 25, 10,000 copies of the conference brochure will be available on ICE trains on 50 routes throughout Germany. Advertisements in Deutsche Bahn’s travel schedules will also draw attention to the Hannover Congress.

For more information, visit www.hannoverkongress.de.
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