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Publications about trade fairs

AUMA publishes comprehensive media on trade fair dates, trade fair consulting and trade fair research, which are of great importance for exhibitors, organisers and those interested in the industry. These publications provide valuable information and insights into current trends, developments and best practices in the trade fair industry.

All materials are available as downloads and enable you to prepare comprehensively for your trade fair activities. Use these resources to expand your knowledge and optimise your trade fair participation.

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AUMA Guideline for calculating emissions at trade fairs

AUMA Guideline for calculating emissions at trade fairs

Research

Guideline for the standardised calculation of greenhouse gases when organising trade fairs. It is based on the methodology of a global initiative of event organisers and associations with the aim of reducing emissions at events to net zero (Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative). 59 pages. Published by AUMA - Association of the German Trade Fair Industry, Berlin, February 2025.

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The Added Value of Trade Fair Visits: How Individual Trips Are Avoided

Research

Study on the sustainability potential of trade fair visits based on surveys of almost 3,000 trade fair participants. The study analysed how efficiently trade fair visitors plan their visits and thus avoid further travel. Published by AUMA Association of the German Trade Fair Industry, Berlin, November 2024.

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AUMA-Trends 2024/2025

Trade fair industry

AUMA-Trends 2024/2025 - ​Trade fairs bring business to life

Current trends and perspectives on the German trade fair industry.
Digital brochure, AUMA (ed.), September 2024.

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AUMA-Trends 2023/2024

Trade fair industry

​The German Trade Fair Industry: Using post-crisis momentum to drive change

A comprehensive overview of the issues affecting the German trade fair industry following the coronavirus pandemic. Contributions and interviews with industry experts.

Digital brochure, AUMA (ed.), English 8 pages, German 24 pages, June 2023.

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German Trade Fair Industry - Review 2018

Trade fair industry

AUMA Review 2018. An overview of German industry's participation in trade fairs and the work carried out by AUMA as the association representing the trade fair industry.

​​Outlook, Exhibitions in Germany, Lobbying and legal affairs, Institute of the German Trade Fair Industry, Exhibitions abroad, Marketing, AUMA media and events, Key figures 2018

​AUM​​A. 88 pages. Berlin 2019.
 

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Overall Economic Relevance of Exhibitions in Germany

Research

​Overall Economic Relevance of Exhibitions in Germany

AUMA Dokumentation 5. ​Management Summary. ​​​AUMA. 7 pages. Berlin 2018

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