Welcome to BOOT & FUN INWATER

From 29 to 31 August it’s once again all about watersports in Werder an der Havel! For three days, the Marina in the Havelauen transforms into a Riviera-like experience – BOOT & FUN INWATER invites visitors to the season’s highlight of inland watersports. Covering around 15,000 square meters, visitors can expect elegant dream boats, action-packed fun sports, and high-quality equipment for leisure and tourism on the water. Along the waterfront promenade and directly on the water, more than 150 exhibitors will present boats from almost all segments – with numerous exciting trade fair premieres that inspire the next voyage.

IFA 2025: Stage for tomorrow’s tech trends

From 5 to 9 September, IFA will once again open its doors as the global meeting place for consumer electronics, household appliances and digital innovation. As the world’s largest event for Home & Consumer Tech, IFA showcases the technologies that will shape our everyday lives – from smart living and AI applications to connected devices. Trade visitors, media, and tech enthusiasts will experience product innovations up close, while top brands and startups present their innovations on stage.

More highlights beyond Berlin

In Mühlengeez near Güstrow, the Mecklenburg Agricultural Exhibition MeLa (11–14 September 2025) invites visitors to the central industry gathering for the agricultural sector in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The focus is on state-of-the-art agricultural technology, grilling and gardening equipment, and a diverse animal exhibition. Around 60,000 visitors are expected at the expansive grounds.

From smart government and sustainable cleaning to the android community

From 23 to 26 September 2025, Berlin will become the meeting place of the international cleaning and hygiene industry at CMS Berlin. Digitalization and AI will dominate across the largest exhibition area to date. The leading trade fair presents forward-looking technologies, sustainable solutions for professional cleaning, and advanced systems in digital facility management. Trade visitors use CMS for networking, product innovations, and knowledge exchange. For the first time, the event will feature special focus days on hospital cleaning/care and housekeeping.

From 24 to 29 September, the international Android developer community will gather at droidcon Berlin. The three-day tech event connects developers with companies and startups, focusing on innovation in app development, artificial intelligence, and user experience.

Immediately afterwards, the Smart Country Convention (30 September – 2 October) will spotlight the digital transformation of government, cities, and regions. Supported by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Administrative Modernization and leading municipal associations, #SCCON25 brings together decision-makers from federal, state, and local levels – with a comprehensive stage program on data sovereignty, AI, and smart mobility. With 400 partners, the convention will for the first time occupy three exhibition halls.

BOOT & FUN Berlin – and plenty of lifestyle

A major crowd-puller in late autumn is BOOT & FUN BERLIN (27–30 November 2025), transforming the Berlin Exhibition Grounds into an Eldorado for leisure, watersports, and the outdoors. Covering around 85,000 square meters, visitors can expect a spectacular variety – from elegant yachts and houseboats to innovative propulsion and navigation technology, watersports equipment, accessories, and tourism offerings.

The event is accompanied by four strong parallel shows that expand the experience:

AUTO CAMPING CARAVAN showcases trends and innovations in mobile travel – from compact campers to luxury motorhomes and smart vehicle technology.

TRANSPORTERTAGE BERLIN adds commercial and private utility vehicles for leisure, crafts, and trade.

OFFROAD BERLIN presents everything that makes off-road driving fun beyond paved roads.

ANGELWELT BERLIN is Europe’s largest trade fair for angling – a must-attend for hobby and sport anglers, with a huge product range, top brands, and well-known scene figures. Interactive test areas, workshops, and stage programs make it a lively experience for both beginners and seasoned anglers.

Global shopping at Bazaar Berlin

Under the motto “Discover and Experience the World”, Bazaar Berlin (5–9 November) invites visitors to explore and enjoy. Around 500 exhibitors from more than 50 countries will present arts and crafts, fashion, jewelry, and natural products from around the globe. The long-established consumer fair brings fair, sustainable, and handmade products directly from producers to the public.

Hosting the World International: Messe Berlin’s global events

ITB India (2–4 September, Mumbai) – the leading travel and tourism trade fair for the Indian subcontinent.

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA (3–5 September, Hong Kong) – the leading trade fair for Asia’s fresh produce industry.

ITB Asia (15–17 October, Singapore) – Asia’s leading travel trade show, now in its 18th edition, held alongside MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia.

Messe Berlin’s broad congress program

Alongside trade fairs and events, numerous prestigious medical and scientific congresses will take place in autumn, including:

BMW Marathon Expo & Community Convention (18–20 September) – running expo with global participation, plus lectures, workshops, and interactive formats.

VENUS (25–28 September) – Europe’s largest trade fair for erotic, lifestyle, and adult entertainment.

Stuzubi Career Fair (27 September) – for students exploring study and training opportunities.

UEG Week 2025 (4–7 October) – Europe’s leading event for gastroenterology with around 11,000 participants.

Bar Convent Berlin (6–8 October) – leading international bar and beverage trade fair.

European Commodities Exchange 2025 (15–16 October) – central meeting point for Europe’s grain, feed and commodity trade.

ESMO Congress 2025 (17–21 October) – one of the world’s largest oncology congresses, expecting 35,000 participants for its 50th anniversary.

DKOU Congress 2025 (28–31 October) – Europe’s largest congress for orthopedics and trauma surgery.

SAP TechED Berlin & Virtual (4–6 November) – global event for SAP professionals focusing on AI, cloud, and application development.

German Nursing Day (5–6 November) – the leading national event for the nursing profession.

DGN Congress (12–15 November) – the annual meeting of the German Society for Neurology.

DGPPN Congress 2025 (26–29 November) – Europe’s largest congress on mental health with over 9,000 participants.

About Messe Berlin

Berlin has been a trade fair venue for over 200 years, and for many decades one of the most important worldwide. As the trade fair company owned by the capital, every year Messe Berlin conceives, markets and organises hundreds of live events. It aims to be an outstanding host for visitors to every event, to give individuals an optimum boost for their business and ensure fair conditions for everyone. This approach is reflected in the company’s slogan ‘Messe Berlin – Hosting the World’.