Overview

• Hamburg Messe und Congress achieved a record turnover of €140.2 million in 2024, marking a 25 percent increase over its previous high.
• The operator recorded a €20.9 million annual surplus last year, its first positive result since 2008.
• Annual leasing costs fell from €22 million to about €7 million under a new rent agreement, substantially boosting profitability.
• Management projects a €19.2 million loss on estimated revenue of €88.1 million in 2025 due to the biennial scheduling of major trade fairs.
• The Global Security & Innovation Summit is scheduled for October 22–23, 2025 in Hamburg in partnership with the IISS and is expected to draw public scrutiny over its security focus.