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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺! 🎆✨ We wish you a fantastic start to 2025 filled with exciting opportunities, inspiring projects, and unforgettable moments. Let’s make this year one to remember! 𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀! 🎉✨ The visitBerlin – Berlin Convention Office team is here to support you with expertise, creativity, and dedication. Whether it’s sustainable solutions, venue selection, or creating a lasting legacy, we’ll help bring your event vision to life. Let’s make Berlin the stage for your next unforgettable experience! 🍀 👍Find your contact person here: https://lnkd.in/eVQPnNGZ ⭐Or find out more about our range of services here: https://lnkd.in/e8hzfj_d

Closing the Year in Style: Unique Event Venues in Berlin As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on past successes and plan for the year ahead. Whether you’re hosting an end-of-year celebration or a forward-thinking gathering, these three distinctive Berlin venues offer the ideal setting: 1️⃣ HENRI Hotel Berlin Kurfürstendamm 🏨 Located in Charlottenburg, this boutique hotel combines vintage charm with modern sophistication. The “Herrenzimmer” meeting space is perfect for intimate gatherings of up to 12 guests, featuring natural light and contemporary technical equipment. 2️⃣ Festsaal at the Luisenstraße (Humboldt-Innovation) 🏛️ Nestled within the historic Humboldt University, this neoclassical ballroom exudes timeless elegance. With 167 m² of space, it’s ideal for conferences, lectures, and ceremonial events, accommodating up to 100 attendees. 3️⃣ URBAN NATION Museum 🎨 A haven for urban contemporary art in Schöneberg, this museum doubles as a creative event venue. With capacity for up to 150 guests, it’s perfect for networking receptions, workshops, or dynamic brainstorming sessions. 📥 Find detailed venue profiles in the comment section below! 👇 © Stefan Bogner © URBAN NATION © Humboldt Innovation GmbH

🎉 2024 – A Year of Highlights for the visitBerlin – Berlin Convention Office and the City! This year has been extraordinary for Berlin and our team, filled with successes, milestones, and anniversaries. From the #UEFAEURO2024 Final showcasing Berlin as a global stage to 100 years of IFA Berlin, a leader in innovation and technology, and our BESTIVAL Masterclass, where we shaped new ideas for the event community. We celebrated 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, a powerful reminder of Berlin’s spirit of openness and transformation, and 5 years of Sustainable Berlin, marking our commitment to a greener, more innovative future. Berlin’s achievements were recognised globally, moving to 5th place in the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) Ranking for sustainable cities and 4th place in the Cvent ranking of top meeting destinations. Iconic landmarks joined the celebrations: 55 years of the Berliner Fernsehturm, 111 years of the #Meistersaal, 30 years of the Estrel Berlin, and 25 years of AXICA Eventlocation. With fantastic new team members, fresh perspectives, and collaborative efforts, 2024 has been a year to remember. Thank you to everyone who helped keep Berlin in the global spotlight. Here’s to an even brighter 2025! 🚀 What was your highlight of the year? ✨

Not Just a Highlight at Christmas: Berlin’s Churches as Unique Event Venues 🎄✨ Churches are more than places of worship—they are extraordinary spaces that combine stunning architecture, history, and a unique atmosphere. Berlin’s churches are now opening their doors to host inspiring events, offering a fresh perspective on how these iconic buildings can be used. 🌟 Whether it’s a concert, a conference, or a gala dinner, these venues bring a sense of awe and elegance to every occasion—not just during the festive season but all year round. 📖 Discover more in Visit Berlin’s latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/eqdtHtV6 What do you think about churches as event venues? Share your thoughts below! 👇

🌟 Meet Aline, your dedicated contact for all medical congress inquiries at visitBerlin – Berlin Convention Office 🌟 With over 12 years of experience and deep expertise, Aline is here to ensure the success of your medical congress in Berlin. From connecting you with the city’s renowned healthcare institutions to providing tailored promotional support, Aline is committed to enhancing every aspect of your event. Here’s why Aline is an invaluable partner for the medical events market: ✅ Deep understanding of medical congress requirements and regulations ✅ Strong network with Berlin's leading healthcare facilities and universities ✅ Expert guidance on sustainable practices 🌱, helping you organise sustainable and impactful events 💡 What Aline loves most about Berlin: 👍The sheer variety of events, locations, parks, museums, restaurants and cafés in truly diverse neighborhoods… there’s never a dull moment in Berlin. 👍The Berlinale Film Festival is one of the largest public film festivals in the world. I get to see extraordinary movies, special features and upcoming filmmakers - all admist a vibrant festival atmosphere. 👍Tempelhofer Feld and Tempelhof Airport: a unique recreational area for running, biking, skating, flying kites, playing ball, mini golf, urban gardening and a circus school; combined with events, festivals and even opera performances in the former airport building. It’s my personal favorite playground in Berlin. 📩 Contact Aline for support on everything you need to make your medical congress in Berlin a success!

🚅 "Bonne route!" 👋 Today marks the launch of the new direct ICE connection between Berlin and Paris! The City of Freedom and the City of Love are now directly linked by rail once again. Shortly after noon, the first ICE departed from Berlin Central Station heading to Paris. The journey covers 878 kilometres and takes around eight hours. Dr Richard Lutz, CEO of Deutsche Bahn, François Delattre, French Ambassador to Germany, German Federal Minister of Transport Volker Wissing, Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, and Jean-Baptiste Guenot, Head of European Markets & International Development at SNCF Voyageurs, bid farewell to the train in a celebratory ceremony. The ICE to Paris is being driven by train driver Siegrid Zscherneck. visitBerlin welcomes this new connection. Burkhard Kieker, CEO of visitBerlin, commented: “At last, these two great European metropolises are being conveniently connected once more. This connection has a long tradition, and travellers are sure to embrace it.” Last year alone, the number of overnight stays by French visitors in Berlin exceeded the 2022 level by 9.2%. This year, up until October, 535,222 overnight stays have already been recorded – an increase of 10.1%. visitBerlin is confident that this positive trend will continue. Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr, Senatskanzlei Berlin

Berlin stands among the world’s top congress destinations – particularly for medical conferences, where it serves as a central hub. 🏥🌍 From October to December 2024, six major medical congresses took place in Berlin, highlighting the significance of the healthcare sector as a key economic driver for the city. Key events included the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe e.V. Annual Congress (Gynaecology), DKOU_Berlin (Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neurologie e.V. Congress, German Care Day, dgppn - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Psychosomatik und Nervenheilkunde (Psychiatry), and the currently ongoing EuroEcho-Imaging (Cardiology). Together, these events brought around 40,000 international experts to Berlin. The outlook for 2025 is equally promising: Berlin will host the ESMO - European Society for Medical Oncology Congress and UEG - United European Gastroenterology Week, welcoming up to 30,000 participants. The city appeals to the international medical community not only through its central location, but also with outstanding venues, excellent infrastructure, and a strong hospitality offering. The city provides the ideal conditions for medical congresses, making it a top choice for experts worldwide. 💼🏙️

Embrace the Cold: Berlin’s Top Event Venues for the Winter Season The days are short, the air is crisp, and Berlin is fully immersed in the charm of winter. This is the season when we crave venues that offer warmth, character, and that certain something to make our gatherings truly memorable. Here are three unique locations that deliver exactly that: 1️⃣ Telegraphenamt 📡 Steeped in history, the Telegraphenamt in Berlin-Mitte is a winter gem. Its mix of industrial heritage and modern elegance creates a cosy yet stylish backdrop for any event, from exclusive dinners to larger corporate gatherings. 2️⃣ Festsaal Kreuzberg 🎶 Located in one of Berlin’s most vibrant districts, the Festsaal Kreuzberg is perfect for those seeking an edgy, creative atmosphere. With its industrial charm and flexible spaces, it’s ideal for workshops, cultural events, or winter celebrations with a twist. 3️⃣ Hofbräu Berlin 🍺 When it comes to informal winter get-togethers, nothing beats the cheerful buzz of Hofbräu Wirtshaus. This Bavarian-style beer hall near Alexanderplatz is the perfect spot for hearty food, lively company, and warm holiday vibes. 💡 Tip: These venues don’t just shield you from the cold – they add warmth and personality to every event, making this season one to remember. 📥 Find detailed venue profiles in the comment section below! 👇 ©Telegraphenamt Berlin ©PAULS Events, Foto: Hanna Knödel ©Hofbräu Berlin

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀: 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 Kindl Areal is an inspiring fusion of Berlin’s industrial past and its modern, creative energy, located in the vibrant Neukölln district. Originally a brewery, Kindl Areal now offers event planners a versatile selection of venues, each with a distinctive character that reflects Berlin's unique spirit.🏭✨ Explore the diverse spaces at Kindl Areal: ⭐️ SchwuZ A legendary venue in Berlin’s nightlife scene, SchwuZ provides an eclectic atmosphere perfect for social events, performances, and networking gatherings, showcasing Berlin's inclusive and vibrant culture. ⭐️ VOLLGUTLAGER Housed in the former production hall of the Kindl Brewery, Vollgutlager retains its industrial charm, offering an expansive, raw space ideal for product launches, workshops, and creative gatherings in a true Berlin setting. ⭐️ Mercure Hotel Berlin Tempelhof Located conveniently nearby, the Mercure Hotel offers comfortable accommodations and modern meeting facilities, making it a great complement to the campus experience for overnight guests At Kindl Areal, the rich history of Berlin’s industrial era meets contemporary urban culture, providing an inspiring setting for unforgettable events. Explore the Berlin Meeting Campus: Kindl Areal in a 360° virtual tour: https://lnkd.in/dDXs29Bk Get more information about the campus, including facts and figures, here: https://lnkd.in/d5e6H6kN

This year marked the debut of the BVL Supply Chain CX, a fresh concept and new name for the event formerly known as the Deutscher Logistikkongress – a long-standing fixture in the industry for over 40 years. In an interview with Managing Director Christoph Meyer, we explore why the desire for change and innovation emerged, even with such a well-established and successful format. Discover how a traditional congress was transformed into a modern business event with a festival character – featuring "Logistics Escape Rooms", live acts, and "Connect Tables". But the journey wasn’t without its challenges. Read more about the exciting developments and key learnings behind this innovative event concept. 👉https://lnkd.in/dXuaKsNU © BVL © BVL / Kay Herschelmann © BVL / Christoph Meyer