International trade shows and conferences are coming to Hanover!

As a major trade fair destination with the world’s largest Fairground, Hannover will once again welcome numerous international trade fairs and conferences in 2017. Trade fairs drive the global economy with cutting-edge technologies and innovative products. HANNOVER MESSE is the most important trade fair for capital goods, while CeBIT serves as the international platform for communication, digitalization, and telecommunications. Leading trade fairs such as LIGNA Hannover, BIOTECHNICA, and CeMAT highlight international market trends.

Japan, the Partner Country at CeBIT 2017:

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During Prime Minister Shinzō Abe’s visit to Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel invited Japan to become a partner country of CeBIT. Germany is Japan’s largest and most important economic partner in Europe. The trade fair city of Hannover has a special relationship with Japan: the central link is the city partnership with Hiroshima, which was established as early as 1938. Since then, relations have been consistently fostered through associations and initiatives, peace work, and mutual visits. Hannover’s Mayor Stefan Schostok is also vice-chair of the organization “Mayors for Peace,” which was founded in 1982 by the mayor of Hiroshima.

Hannover Messe 2017, featuring Poland as the partner country:

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As one of the world’s most important industrial trade fairs, Hannover Messe is the ideal venue to highlight the strength of the Polish economy and further strengthen economic ties. Hannover also has a special connection here: the city partnership between Poznań and Hannover was established 38 years ago, on October 29, 1979. Numerous social ties between the cities are active today. For example, there is close cooperation between the fire departments, Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts, and various associations. The city councils and administrations also maintain good relations and exchange views on municipal issues, most recently in the areas of housing and family policy.

The conference city – diverse and international

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In the Hannover region, professional and welcoming hosts ensure that events of all kinds are a success—whether it’s a conference, a family celebration, or a major event. According to a survey by the leading event management platform Cvent, Hannover ranks among the top 25 meeting cities in Europe, placing fourth in Germany behind Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, and Munich. Accommodations of all classifications are available in over 340 lodging establishments, offering approximately 30,000 beds.  Unique venues guarantee a high degree of individuality—whether it’s Herrenhausen Palace, the Wilhelmstein Island Fortress, or the Adventure Zoo. The venue search provides a complete overview. With HannoverKongress, a service of Hannover Veranstaltungs GmbH, a partner is also available for comprehensive event planning.

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