Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd Messe Frankfurt is one of the world’s leading trade fair organisers, generating around €640* million in sales and employing 2,364* people. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 30 subsidiaries and 55 international Sales Partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in 175 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at approx. 50 locations around the globe. In 2016, a total of 138* trade fairs were held under the Messe Frankfurt umbrella, of which more than half took place outside Germany. Comprising an area of 592,127 square metres, Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds are home to ten exhibition halls. The company also operates two congress centres. The historic Festhalle, one of the most popular venues in Germany, plays host to events of all kinds. Messe Frankfurt is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent. For more information, please visit our website at www.messefrankfurt.com. *Preliminary figures for 2016
Ignite Founded in the spirit of innovation and the ability to bring people together; Ignite – the conference division of Messe Frankfurt, produces events where great minds, strong purposes and impacts converge. The role of Ignite in the business environment is to inspire growth and innovation by bringing together top-level professionals, leading businesses and industries.