From medieval marketplace to international powerhouse: A 780-year journey of Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt Resumes Role as Global Trade Hub Amidst COVID-19 Recovery
After a challenging year in 2020, Messe Frankfurt, the historical city's trade fair institution, is gearing up for a strong comeback in 2025. The organisation has announced a full calendar of international trade fairs and exhibitions, signifying a robust recovery and forward momentum following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The forthcoming events include IMEX Frankfurt 2025, a leading global MICE industry show, and CPHI Frankfurt 2025, a premier pharmaceutical trade fair, both attracting tens of thousands of participants from across the globe. These events reaffirm Messe Frankfurt’s status as a key platform for international business networking and innovation.
In 2025, Messe Frankfurt will continue to host a diverse range of major trade shows, catering to various global markets and supporting industry growth and collaboration post-pandemic. The broad portfolio includes events targeting sectors such as pharmaceuticals, meetings and incentives, textiles, and food industries. Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd is also actively organizing significant events like Gartex Texprocess India 2025, reflecting the company's ongoing expansion and diversification of trade fair operations internationally.
The continued hosting of large-scale global exhibitions with substantial exhibits and participant numbers shows the recovery and future planning focus on business continuity and growth. Messe Frankfurt is leveraging hybrid and in-person formats to maximize engagement, firmly positioning itself as a leading international trade expo center. Plans emphasize expansion, innovation, and reconnecting global industries after disruptions from the pandemic.
The organisation's history dates back to 1240 when Emperor Frederick II granted Frankfurt the privilege to hold trade fairs. Over the centuries, Messe Frankfurt's platforms have been facilitating personal contacts, a need that is stronger in the current climate than ever before. Despite the challenges posed by the Corona pandemic, Messe Frankfurt's leadership remains focused on facilitating these personal contacts.
The trade fair sector is expected to place a greater emphasis on digitalization and security due to the corona crisis. However, Wolfang Marzin, Chairman of the Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt, emphasizes the importance of personal contact in the trade fair sector, stating that it is a greater success factor now more than ever.
Messe Frankfurt's strategic location contributes to its significance in international trade. Despite the global spread of the corona virus presenting new challenges, Messe Frankfurt continues to adapt and innovate, ensuring its continued role as a major global trade hub.
[1] Messe Frankfurt Press Release - IMEX Frankfurt 2025 [2] Messe Frankfurt Press Release - CPHI Frankfurt 2025 [3] Messe Frankfurt Press Release - Gartex Texprocess India 2025
- In 2025, Messe Frankfurt will expand its home-and-garden offerings with Gartex Texprocess India 2025, a significant event that showcases innovation and growth in the textile industry, strengthening its position as a hub for international trade and business networking.
- As part of its robust recovery plan, Messe Frankfurt will also host IMEX Frankfurt 2025 and CPHI Frankfurt 2025, which not only cater to the meetings and incentives, and pharmaceutical sectors but also offer a platform for lifestyle enthusiasts to connect, learn, and exchange ideas in these vibrant industries.
