AEV welcomes newest international member Messe Düsseldorf

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has revealed its newest international member Messe Düsseldorf, one of the largest trade fair grounds and organisers in the industry.

Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, Messe Düsseldorf stages 25-30 annual fairs at its 305,000m2 exhibition centre offering both indoor (262,727m2) and outdoor (43,000m2) space. With global portfolios it is represented on all relevant growth markets worldwide and is conveniently located next to Düsseldorf airport.

Kirstin Deutelmoser, director, business development, Messe Düsseldorf, commented, “We are very pleased to be a member of the AEV again after some years of absence. The exchange with the AEV network was very enriching in the past and we will now reconnect with it for the future, representing the City of Düsseldorf and Messe Düsseldorf as an outstanding trade fair location.”

Rachel Parker, director, AEV, commented “We are thrilled Messe Düsseldorf is returning to AEV membership. Being a member of our association cultivates connections between venues facilitating the exchange of insights and keeping them abreast of the latest event venue management technologies, trends and best practices.”

“We have grown a great deal over the past few years and we look forward to working with Messe Düsseldorf and sharing the knowledge we have to offer and welcome the expertise they bring to the association.”