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Final figures for 2025 entirely positive

Growth in visitor numbers, exhibitors and net exhibition space rented characterises the results for the past trade fair year. However, early signs of a slowdown are emerging in a busy first quarter of 2026 – the economic downturn and global crises are now beginning to impact the exhibition industry.

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Peter Ottmann (CEO NürnbergMesse Group), Heike Jordan (Managing Director Meyer-Haake GmbH Medical Innovations), Uwe Fischer (CEO Hamburg Messe und Congress)

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NürnbergMesse CEO Peter Ottmann re-elected Deputy Chairman of AUMA

Peter Ottmann to remain AUMA's 1st Deputy Chairman for another three years: The NürnbergMesse CEO was (...)

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Germany's trade fair capacities remain stable at a high level

Germany’s exhibition venues continue to offer 3.25 million square metres of hall space. Investments in (...)

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Jörn Holtmeier confirmed as Chairman of the UFI Associations Committee

AUMA Managing Director Jörn Holtmeier was confirmed as Chairman of the UFI Associations Committee for a (...)

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German trade fairs remain a key engine of economic growth

Trade fairs in Germany generate over 30 billion euros in economic impact every year, secure at least (...)

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Key industry trade fairs: Sector secures 280,000 jobs and generates 30 billion euros

The trade fair industry in Germany contributes approximately 30 billion euros to the country's (...)

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Trade fairs bring business to life

Trade fairs are a decisive factor for a lively and robust economy. As a marketing tool in particular, they are unbeatable for building and maintaining customer relationships, finding partners and personnel and positioning the company as a whole.

Germany as a trade fair centre benefits from this every year:

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Exhibition centres
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national and international trade fairs
In peak years, they turn Germany into a global hub for business – offering enormous export opportunities for exhibiting companies.
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Millions of visitors
and the more than 180,000 exhibiting companies each year underscore the enduring importance of trade fairs for innovation, exchange and the economy.
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billions of euros
Value creation, 280,000 jobs and €5.4 billion in guaranteed tax revenue: trade fairs are a powerful driver of the economy.
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We stand up for the German trade fair industry - firmly anchored in business, politics and society.

AUMA is the association of the German trade fair industry and unites all the forces that shape the trade fair market as partners. Founded in 1907, today we represent the interests of almost 70 members at national and international level. These include all large and medium-sized trade fair companies and a number of specialised organisers as well as leading associations representing exhibitors, service companies and visitors.

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