30 Years of Düsseldorf Congress: A Success Story Celebrates Its Anniversary

Düsseldorf Congress GmbH will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025. Since its founding in 1995, the company has established itself as one of the leading organizations for congress and event management. With many years of experience and a clear focus on the needs of its customers, Düsseldorf Congress has played a key role in enabling top-class events and positioning Düsseldorf as an international event destination.

“The Düsseldorf Congress GmbH is a flagship for Düsseldorf as an event location. For 30 years, the company has been bringing people from all over the world to our city, strengthening international exchange and providing valuable impulses for business, science, and culture. I sincerely congratulate them on this anniversary and look forward to continued successful collaboration,” says Dr. Stephan Keller, Mayor of the City of Düsseldorf.

Düsseldorf Congress is a subsidiary of the City of Düsseldorf and Messe Düsseldorf. Both companies work hand in hand to make Düsseldorf an international hub for numerous industries. Congresses and conferences play a central role at world-leading trade fairs such as MEDICA and A+A – International Trade Fair and Congress for Safety and Health at Work. The supporting program and the knowledge transfer taking place there make these trade fairs the most important meeting points for their respective industries worldwide.

“The close partnership between Messe Düsseldorf and Düsseldorf Congress GmbH is a true success story. Together, we create synergies that not only strengthen Düsseldorf as a trade fair and congress location but also set global standards. I congratulate the Düsseldorf Congress team on 30 years of innovation and professionalism and thank everyone who contributed to this success,” adds Wolfram Diener, CEO of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH.
 

A strong partner for the region

Düsseldorf Congress is not only a guarantor for successful events but also an important economic driver for the region. “Three decades of success demonstrate the continuous development and innovative strength of Düsseldorf Congress. We are particularly proud not only of the milestones we have achieved but also of the people who made this success possible – our customers, partners, service providers and employees. Together, they have made Düsseldorf an international center for congresses and events,” says Maria Kofidou, Managing Director of Düsseldorf Congress GmbH.
 

Looking Back: innovation and transformation

Initially tasked with operating the CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf, the company has continuously evolved over the years. Today, Düsseldorf Congress offers a comprehensive portfolio of services and solutions for events of all sizes – from international congresses and customized corporate events to TV productions and community events.

Over the past 30 years, Düsseldorf Congress has introduced innovative event formats to respond to new market demands. A selection of major events in recent years highlights this success:

> DoKomi – Europe’s largest Japanese pop culture convention, held annually at
   the CCD, set a record of 186,500 visitors in 2024.

> Table Tennis World Championships 2017 – an international sporting event
   with 55,000 visitors.

> IJT 2019 – International Youth Convention of the New Apostolic Church,
   attracting 32,000 participants from around the world.

> Grand Départ – the start of the world-famous Tour de France, held in
    Düsseldorf from June 29 to July 2, 2017.

> “Wetten, dass..?” – the iconic German TV show premiered at the CCD in
    1981, and returned again in 2004.

> BAMBI Awards – the renowned German media and television award
   ceremony took place at the CCD in 2007 and 2012.

> doTERRA Europe Convention 2019 – an international corporate event with
   around 8,000 attendees.

In addition, Düsseldorf Congress regularly hosts prestigious scientific congresses and expert conferences, such as the 63rd Congress of the German Respiratory Society (DGP) in 2023, with 6,000 participants.
 

Sustainable into the future

With a clear focus on sustainability and digitalization, Düsseldorf Congress is continuing to expand its position as an innovative service provider. “We continuously invest in environmentally friendly technologies and sustainable event formats because we want to actively shape the future of the industry – in close cooperation with our partners and out of our own conviction,” adds Kofidou.
 

Outlook: continuity and development

On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Düsseldorf Congress GmbH not only looks back on a successful past but also forward to a future-oriented development. The focus remains on quality, flexibility, and adapting to new market demands to further strengthen Düsseldorf as an event destination.

Through modern event formats, sustainable processes, and international collaborations, Düsseldorf Congress will continue to play a central role in the congress and event market – with growing importance for the region.


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