With 28 subsidiaries, 50+ sales partners, and a presence in 190 countries, our network is spread far and wide. We continually strive to join hands with specialists from different industries, regions, and networks who can introduce us to diverse perspectives and insights.
Working in partnership with experts and specialists from relevant fields, Messe Frankfurt also promotes the development of industry verticals through its exhibition platforms, opening the door for cross-industry collaborations. From technologists to trendsetters, from visionaries to newcomers, from industry leaders to startup founders – our network connects them all.
Through our new series, Global Connections: Messe Frankfurt North America on a Journey, we’re thrilled to share a glimpse of these connections, communities, and strong partnerships that we have built around the globe.
From business deals to bonding over wine and cheese, we are going to share it all. Join us on this journey – from Messe Frankfurt North America, to the world!
Texworld NYC
Kicking off at the renowned Texworld New York City & Apparel Sourcing New York City Winter 2024 Editions, we are delighted to introduce our partner Zhang Tao at the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade CCPIT TEX Global.
Ambiente
As the most international networking and ordering platform, the trade fair trio of Ambiente, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld has become the industry's one-stop shop, with over 170 participating countries and regions, providing orientation, inspiration, and solutions to current challenges in the market. Despite a rail strike lasting several days, around 140,000 visitors from all branches of trade and sales channels were inspired by a wealth of trends and innovations.
Light + Building
From Dubai, Frankfurt, and Buenos Aires to the most recent addition of North America, the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) have been trusted partners, collaborating with us at our global events. With LightFair® now part of the international network of Light + Building, our team recently met them at the fair in Frankfurt and had a great discussion surrounding the vision for LightFair 2025 – which will be the first under the MFNA portfolio!
INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico
INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico City, part of Automechanika Frankfurt's global network, has been Latin America's premier automotive showcase for over 25 years. Joining us is Paul McCarthy, President and CEO of MEMAAftermarket, who provides unique insights into the collaborative efforts of automechanikaMx, INA_AutoPartes, mfnorthamerica, AETRAmx, and MEMAAftermarket. Through his perspective, we explore how this alliance has not only overcome challenges but also set new industry benchmarks, transforming this event into a true catalyst for the automotive sector's evolution.
Automation Sector Accelerated by SPS at IMTS Chicago
In a powerful collaboration, Messe Frankfurt Inc. has joined hands with AMT Association for Manufacturing Technology, and Gardner Business Media to introduce the industry leading German event, SPS Smart Production Solutions, to Atlanta in September 2025. This collaboration recently saw SPS making its debut at IMTS in Chicago, and marking the launch of "Automation Sector accelerated by SPS” expanding the brand’s presence and connecting North American industry leaders with world-class automation solutions, energizing the manufacturing landscape with innovative possibilities.
As part of our Global Connections series, Martin Roschkowski, President Mesago Messe Frankfurt, and Rick Kline, President of Gardner Business Media, share insights on how this game-changing alliance was formed.
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