CLOSER TO CLIENTS by Messe Friedrichshafen

CLOSER TO CLIENTS

WHERE SUCCESS IS PLANNABLE The Lake Constance region boasts not only some of the most beautiful natural scenery in Europe, but also a modern infrastructure, a powerful economy and intact markets. This vibrant lakeside city has an exhibition center that meets the highest technical standards. And then there is the open nature of the people who will warmly welcome you to our region. In short: this is where friendliness, service orientation and a perfect location combine to produce the ideal setting for your event.

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1 lake. 3 countries.

The hotspot on

For unforgettable

Then as now: a home

International and

1,000 options.

Lake Constance.

events.

for visionaries.

multipurpose.

Austria

BOUNDLESS STRENGTH

Switzerland

Germany, Austria and Switzerland – also known as the DACH region – form Europe’s economic heart. The region is characterised by vibrant markets, low unemployment and high purchasing power. Friedrichshafen is located directly at the intersection of these three countries.

Germany

BEST POSITION, AND THE BEST FIGURES Frankfurt

Nuremberg Stuttgart

Strasbourg

France

Germany

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN Basel

Switzerland

Zurich Vaduz

Salzburg

Bregenz

Innsbruck

Geneva

Italy Milan

Munich

Austria

3 million

people live in the immediate exhibition center catchment area

120,000

third-level institutions with students in Europe’s biggest alliance of third-level institutions (IBH)

13 million 1 bed nights in the Lake Constance region per year

49,809 euros GDP/per capita

COMMON LANGUAGE

if people don’t happen to be speaking in dialect

PURCHASING POWER

€ 27,553

1,700

hours of sun per year

NUMBER 4

536 km2

of water surface with plenty of space for side events

in the Baden-Württemberg Innovation Index 2020

Source: Baden-Württemberg Statistical Office

STUTTGART

EASY TO REACH BY EVERY MEANS OF TRANSPORT 3 Airports Memmingen

Meersburg

Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Memmingen

30,000 Beds within a 30 km radius of Messe Friedrichshafen

Konstanz Romanshorn

Zurich

3 Maritime Fast Lanes

Ferries Friedrichshafen-Romanshorn, Constance-Meersburg as well as catamaran Friedrichshafen-Constance

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AIRPORT Friedrichshafen Airport is in the immediate vicinity of the exhibition grounds and it takes you 5 minutes to get there by car. For further information please visit: www.bodensee-airport.eu/en

ZURICH AIRPORT

MEMMINGEN AIRPORT

Only 98 km away. With the combination of train and ferry you are perfectly connected with Friedrichshafen.

Around 100 km away, this is a major Ryanair hub.

FLIXBUS

FERRY AND CATAMARAN LINKS

Friedrichshafen is a powerful destination within the Flixbus network.

Fast links with superb prospects: Friedrichshafen – Romanshorn, Konstanz – Friedrichshafen, Konstanz – Meersburg.

LAKE CONSTANCE. TOURISM MEETS BUSINESS More than just an idyllic holiday destination, the Lake Constance region is also worth a visit from a business point of view. Big global brands, market leaders and hidden champions are all based here. They include:

EXPERTISE AND CLUSTERS IN THE LAKE CONSTANCE REGION Machine Construction and Automotive Information, Communications and Electronics Technology Aviation and Aerospace Education, Research and Development Leisure and Health Medical Technology and Pharmaceuticals Skilled Trades

THE LAKE CONSTANCE AREA – ONE OF GERMANY’S MOST SUCCESSFUL REGIONS Baden-Württemberg Innovation Index 2020: ranked 4th out of 44 urban and rural districts Forecast by the “Zukunftsatlas” 2019: ranked 17th in the area of “Innovation” out of all 401 German towns/cities and rural districts Increase in workforce: No. 3 in Baden-Württemberg with workforce growth of 27.8 % between 2000 and 2018 Survey of Germany by ZDFzeit (2018): placed 15th out of 401 rural districts and towns/cities, ranked 4th in Baden-Württemberg

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ALMOST TOO BEAUTIFUL TO BE TRUE

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Lake Constance enchants everyone. And not only with the beauty of its natural scenery that offers scope for incomparable side events.

1 LAKE. 3 COUNTRIES. 1,000 OPPORTUNITIES Beauty isn’t everything. But when beautiful natural scenery combines with a highly versatile exhibition center to also offer huge scope for events, then the package is perfect. Be it a customer event, anniversary celebration, exhibitor party, product presentation or media event – the Lake Constance exhibition area offers breathtaking locations for unforgettable events on the water, on land and in the air.

THE CITY OF NEW SHORES

The spirit of invention can still be felt in Friedrichshafen. It is not only the airships invented by Graf Zeppelin that float above the city here. The international companies ZF, RollsRoyce Power Systems, Zeppelin and Airbus Defence and Space are also based in Friedrichshafen. Fourth place in the Baden-Württemberg Innovation Index 2020 proves that innovative strength continues to thrive, making this city on the lake an economic hotspot.

Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, Friedrichshafen will surprise you with its many faces. Be it world-famous high-tech businesses or noteworthy museums, a holiday mood on the promenade or international cuisine, world-class sport or high-end culture – this city has so much to offer its visitors.

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DYNAMIC JUST LIKE THE REGION AS A WHOLE

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Messe Friedrichshafen is persuasively dynamic. The compactly-designed grounds and modern exhibition halls give you huge versatility and flexibility for your events.

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PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL

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All the world is welcome – Friedrichshafen is also the perfect location for international trade fairs and events. Every year Lake Constance welcomes exhibitors and visitors from more than 100 nations. Impressive proof of how much respect our exhibition center enjoys worldwide.

ENDLESS GROUNDS A7 Entrance East

A5 5

A4 A3

B4 6

B3 B2

123,000 M² OF GROUNDS

12 EXHIBITION HALLS 3 OPEN-AIR GROUNDS 2 FOYERS 2 CONFERENCE CENTERS

Foyer East

1 ATRIUM

Foyer West

Conference Center East

Conference Center West

Open-Air Grounds East

Open-Air Grounds West

Open-Air Grounds South (Static Display)

Exhibition Center Lake

Press Garden

Atrium

1 EXHIBITION CENTER LAKE 2 PRESS CENTERS 1 PRESS GARDEN 9,000 PARKING SPACES DIRECTLY IN THE GROUNDS, WITH A FURTHER 7,000 P+R PARKING SPACES IN THE VICINITY

A2 A1 4 2

Entrance West

THE RIGHT SETTING FOR EVERY OCCASION

MESSE FRIEDRICHSHAFEN The right place for major events, grand presentations and huge emotions.

ZEPPELIN CAT - HALL A1

HALL A2

Can also be used as an event space if no trade fair is taking place. The ultimate hall for 10,000 visitors. With an area of 10,000 m2 and a height of 26 m. Own entrance and own backstage area.

Ideal for events and conferences for up to 4,500 people. The hall can be divided into three modules.

OPEN-AIR GROUNDS SOUTH

HALLS A3 & A4 WITH HANGAR DOORS

The big static display area is ideal for motor demonstrations, presentations and product shows that require a lot of space.

Two halls with 22-metre-wide aircraft hangar doors – ensuring that even the biggest exhibits have plenty of space.

ATRIUM Networking zone with a difference. Perfect for get-togethers, parties, events and open-air breaks.

EXHIBITION CENTER LAKE

PRESS GARDEN

A truly enormous crowd-puller with an area of 3,500 m2. Wind machines enable authentic water sport directly on our doorstep.

Surrounded by greenery but right in the thick of things. It isn’t only VIPs who appreciate this place which is one of a kind in Germany.

FOYER / CONFERENCE CENTER EAST

FOYER / CONFERENCE CENTER WEST

Ultra-modern event location for any kind of event. Spectacular: Also use the upper floor with VIP lounge, press centre, seminar rooms and 360° gallery.

The perfect venue for smaller events and conferences. Miracles of space are made possible by combining Hall A2 with the Atrium.

MESSEALM RESTAURANT This cosy, traditional dining concept is not only a huge hit with visitors – with its beer garden, the Messealm is also ideal for internal corporate get-togethers once the trade show is over for the day, or for separate events.

OPEN-AIR GROUNDS WEST AND EAST These give you plenty of scope: sporting or corporate events, presentations or parties.

GUEST EVENTS The flexibility of our exhibition center and the experience of our trade fair team give you so many ways of staging your event. Whether you are hosting a conference, trade fair, consumer fair or in-house exhibition – this is the perfect place for you.

EXHIBITIONS We not only organise our own trade fairs, we also hire out our exhibition center to other organisers. Here are some examples

Trade fairs Consumer fairs Conference shows In-house exhibitions

CORPORATE EVENTS Whether you are a medium-sized company or a global corporation, regional or international: we offer you a suitable setting for production presentations, workshops, trader conventions, AGMs or corporate anniversary celebrations. We’re flexible when it comes to space, event technology and side events – in fact, the only thing we’re inflexible about is providing you with maximum support.

Numerous usage and seating options Perfect on-site service Light wood architecture Atmospheric lighting

WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES From 8-person meeting room to a hall with 4,500 seats – virtually everything is possible at the Messe Friedrichshafen conference and seminar rooms. Naturally, our event technology and service portfolio also meet the highest standards.

CONFERENCE CENTER WEST 8 seminar rooms for 8 to 520 people foyer space of 4,900 m²

CONFERENCE CENTER EAST 20 conference rooms with space for up to 370 people foyer space of 3,500 m²

CONFERENCE HALL A2 space for 4,500 people can be split into three modules

EVENTS Have you ever experienced a live concert, TV show, sport event or a comedy night in Friedrichshafen? If so, then like millions of other people, you will have some unforgettable memories. As an organiser, you can also look forward to the smooth staging of your event. Because apart from plenty of space, we can also provide you with logistics, technology and skilled technical staff.

ZEPPELIN CAT HALL A1 Up to 10,000 visitors Blackout at the touch of a button Mobile tiered seating with up to 4,000 seats Own entrance and/or can be combined with the Foyer West Modern backstage facilities Recognised with the State of Baden-Württemberg’s Wooden Construction Award

Sources Baden-Württemberg Statistical Office, Bodensee Standort Marketing GmbH, Internationale Bodensee Konferenz (IBK) Images Flughafen Memmingen GmbH, Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe GmbH, Dornier Museum Friedrichshafen, Flughafen Friedrichshafen GmbH, Fotolia, Adobe Stock, Graf-Zeppelin-Haus Friedrichshafen, Hotel Bad Schachen, komitee eventservice marberger gmbh, Achim Mende, Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH, Schall Messen GmbH, Shutterstock, Tourist-Information Friedrichshafen, untitled exhibitions gmbh, Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbH, Wikipedia, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen GmbH, Bregenzer Festspiele / Anja Koehler, Reinhard Fasching _handout Vorarlberg Lines, Pfänderbahn AG, bodensee-germany.com, FlixBus, Felix Kästle

OUR FIRST-CLASS SERVICE FOR YOU Service is part of our daily routine. We advise you down to the smallest detail and constantly conjure up unusual solutions. We see ourselves as service providers in the truest sense, and act accordingly. That is why workflows in Friedrichshafen are straightforward, personalised and, most importantly, fast. FRIENDLINESS Something you can take for granted here. That is not only because of the way people are in the region, but it’s also the basis for good, long-standing partnerships. The day gets off to a good start straight away if you have a smile on your face.

KNOW-HOW Our team has remained unchanged for many years. That means a huge and rare repository of know-how has been built up from which you benefit. We know what we are talking about and how even unusual ideas can be turned into reality.

CONTACT

ANNIKA RAFF Project Manager Business Development T +49 7541 708-376 annika.raff@messe-fn.de

MESSE FRIEDRICHSHAFEN GMBH Neue Messe 1 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany T +49 7541 708-0 F +49 7541 708-110 info@messe-fn.de www.messe-friedrichshafen.com