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Messe Essen

Norbertstrasse, Essen, Germany, 45131
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About us

The Messe Essen welcomes around 100,000 participants every year at more than 800 events in Essen, the premier trade fair and conference destination within the Ruhr Metropolis. With a population of more than five million, this is the third-largest conurbation in Europe and one of the leading economic areas in Europe. Once dominated by the coal and steel industry, it is now a prime centre for services, technology and research. Because of its excellent national and international transport links, Essen is the perfect location for conferences and conventions. A wide choice of cultural entertainment and tourist attractions such as the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein mine offers plenty of possibilities for evening and fringe activities. Whether you are organizing a congress, conference or any other type of event – with ten rooms, 13 conference rooms and the Gruga Hall, the CONGRESS CENTER ESSEN is perfect for any occasion for 20 to 7,700 participants. There are also spacious lobbies and direct access to 110,000m² of exhibition space in 18 exhibition halls at Essen's trade fair centre. We care passionately about the success of your event, and are only satisfied if you are. If you book with us you benefit not only from our venues and logistics experience, but also our excellent service and expertise. Talk to us about your plans. We are always happy to help!

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space15,227 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConference center

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Internet access
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
Transportation
  • Bus
  • Subway
  • Taxi
  • Train

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
15,227 sq. ft.
Largest room
30,946.3 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
42
Second largest room
28,255.3 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
110,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
20,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,127
Seating capacity
689
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
CC West Foyer
9,687.5 sq. ft.
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Hall Mailand
1,722.2 sq. ft.
65.0 x 50.9 sq. ft.
9.7 ft.
131
84
131
81
-
Hall Brüssel
2,055.9 sq. ft.
67.6 x 53.8 sq. ft.
10.0 ft.
131
84
131
81
-
Hall Panorama
3,918.1 sq. ft.
101.7 x 60.7 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
281
170
281
221
-
Hall Berlin
2,066.7 sq. ft.
56.2 x 34.4 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
210
140
210
150
-
Hall Europa
10,333.4 sq. ft.
103.3 x 134.2 sq. ft.
23.1 ft.
1062
550
1062
699
-
Foyer Saal Europa
5,382.0 sq. ft.
-
14.8 ft.-----
Hall New York
1,722.2 sq. ft.
65.0 x 50.5 sq. ft.
9.1 ft.
131
84
131
81
-
Hall Rheinland
2,152.8 sq. ft.
57.4 x 38.4 sq. ft.
16.2 ft.
158
114
158
117
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Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 15.41 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking
( €8.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

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Additional details

The Congress Center Essen is divided by three Congress Centers and the Gruga Hall. For bigger conferences Congress Centers West and South can be used as one venue offering 15 halls and conference rooms in total for up to 1.000 people.

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Messe Essen Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Messe Essen's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Messe Essen have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Messe Essen and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Messe Essen's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Messe Essen developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Messe Essen clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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