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Messe Berlin

Press Release

Berlin becomes the Global Hub of Oncology: ESMO Congress 2025 hosted by Messe Berlin

A Grand Stage for Cancer Research: From 17 to 21 October, the ESMO Congress 2025 will bring around 34,000 participants to Berlin. The event will take place at Messe Berlin, one of Europe’s leading convention and exhibition venues.

When the Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) takes place in Berlin from 17 to 21 October 2025, the German capital will become the focal point of international cancer research. Around 34,000 experts from medicine, science, and industry are expected at Messe Berlin to discuss the latest findings and innovations in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Berlin Exhibition Grounds with a large banner for the ESMO Congress 2025, photographed under cloudy skies at the main entrance.
For five days, Messe Berlin will become the center of international cancer research.

The ESMO Congress is one of the world’s most important interdisciplinary cancer meetings—and among the largest medical conferences overall. Over the course of five days, 13 exhibition halls, CityCube Berlin, and hub27 will serve as platforms for high-level scientific exchange.

“Hosting the ESMO Congress 2025 in Berlin and at our venue is a major success for us and for Berlin as a conference destination,” said Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin. “Berlin stands out as a vibrant metropolis with diverse culinary offerings, a wide range of hotels, and an atmosphere that attracts people from all over the world. These strengths combine with Messe Berlin’s modern infrastructure and decades of expertise in organizing world-class international events.”

In close collaboration with Visit Berlin, it was possible to bring the ESMO Congress to the German capital – a success that powerfully underscores Berlin’s appeal as a hub for science, medicine, and business.

With its diverse, state-of-the-art facilities and extensive experience in hosting major international events, Messe Berlin provides the ideal conditions for congresses of this scale. The ESMO Congress 2025 highlights how effectively business and the city work hand in hand to further strengthen Berlin’s position as a leading destination for global events.

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’.