Press Release
Bar Convent Berlin: Successful partnership with Messe Berlin extended until 2027
Bar Convent Berlin (BCB) remains loyal to Berlin as a trade fair location and, as the largest trade fair for the bar and beverage industry, has extended its contract as a guest event until 2027.
Stirring, shaking and tasting will continue at the exhibition grounds under the Radio Tower: The Bar Convent Berlin (BCB), one of the world's leading trade fairs for the bar and beverage industry, will continue to be organised at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The contract between Messe Berlin GmbH and organiser RX has been extended up to and including 2027.
‘Bar Convent Berlin is a highlight in our trade fair calendar and a showcase for the creativity and innovative strength of the bar and beverage industry. We look forward to continuing the success story of Bar Covent Berlin,’ explains Dr Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin.
The Bar Convent has been held at the Berlin Exhibition Centre since 2021. ‘The relocation of the BCB three years ago from its original location to the halls under the radio tower marked the beginning of a new era, as the exhibition grounds offered the event new opportunities for further growth and more space for creativity, presentations, networking and business,’ says Michael Köhler, Managing Director of RX Deutschland GmbH, the organiser of the BCB. ‘Berlin's image as a creative centre is reflected in the character of the trade fair. In recent years, Bar Convent Berlin has also developed from a pure networking event into an international business platform for the bar and beverage industry,’ continues Köhler.
The contract extension marks a milestone in the co-operation between Messe Berlin and RX. With a strong focus on internationality and continuing education as well as a unique community atmosphere, the BCB remains an indispensable meeting place for professionals in the bar and spirits industry.
More than 15,000 trade visitors from 87 countries attended this year's Bar Convent Berlin to gain exclusive insights, deepen business relationships and benefit from the wide range of continuing education programmes. The next Bar Convent Berlin will take place from 6 to 8 October 2025 at Messe Berlin.
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’.
About the BCB
The BCB is one of the leading international trade fairs for the bar and beverage industry. Every year, the Who's Who of the German and European bar and beverage industry meets to make new contacts, find out about product innovations and learn more in seminars.
About RX
RX has made it its mission to create business for individuals, communities and organisations. By combining data and digital products, RX makes more than 350 events in 42 industries and 25 countries even more attractive. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision-making tools for professionals and businesses. www.rxglobal.com