Messe Essen GmbH
110,000 sqm
Indoor Space
7,700
Plenary Capacity
720
Banquet Capacity
28
Breakout Rooms
9
Exhibition Halls
About this Venue
Messe Essen GmbH is a premier European venue for exhibitions, conferences, and events, located in Essen, Germany. It offers state-of-the-art facilities, including 9 exhibition halls, three congress centers with 28 conference rooms, and the Grugahalle. The venue spans 110,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space and has undergone significant modernization. It is known for its excellent national and international transport links and a focus on sustainability, aiming to be climate-neutral by 2030.
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Venue at a Glance
Venue Type
Convention Centre
City
Essen
Country
DE
Total Indoor Space
110,000 sqm
Max Plenary
7,700
Max Banquet
720
Breakout Rooms
28
Exhibition Halls
9
Airport Distance
20 min
Accessibility
70/10
Full Address
Messeplatz 1, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 45131, DE
Event Spaces & Rooms
18 configurable spaces
| Space Name | Type | Theatre | Classroom | Banquet | Reception | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grugahalle | multi-purpose hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Congress Center Ost | congress area | — | — | — | — | — |
| Congress Center South | congress area | — | — | — | — | — |
| Congress Center West | congress area | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hall Europe (CC West) | congress room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exhibition Hall 8 | exhibition hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exhibition Hall 1A | exhibition hall | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saal Essen | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saal Ruhr | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konferenzraum K | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konferenzraum A | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konferenzraum B | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konferenzraum A+B | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konferenzraum C | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konferenzraum D | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konferenzraum E | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konferenzraum D+E | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
| Konferenzraum F | conference room | — | — | — | — | — |
Sustainability
Messe Essen aims to be a climate-neutral trade fair venue by 2030, guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Its sustainability efforts cover ecological, social, and economic areas, including energy-efficient building design, sustainable operations, promoting responsible consumption (e.g., plant-based dishes, sustainable packaging, reducing food waste), and sponsoring reforestation. The company is also a founding member of the H2 Advisory Council and has been recognized as a top SME employer for its commitment to social sustainability.
Certifications
Notable Past Events
14 events hosted
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Quick Facts
- Airport
- 20 min drive
- Exhibition Halls
- 9
- Breakout Rooms
- 28
- Indoor Space
- 110,000 sqm
Contact Information
Destination
Essen, Germany
Europe — Western Europe
View destination profileData Quality
Bronze
Last Verified
5 Apr 2026