Following decisions by most German states to reopen exhibitions and business events, the regional government of Baden-Württemberg has published its intention to reopen for large tradefair business, from September 1.

The decision will allow the Messes in Stuttgart, Karlsruhe, Friedrichshafen among other areas to organise and host tradeshows with more than 500 participants. The decision is contingent on the premise that the infection situation will have relaxed further and that the tradefairs are run in compliance with appropriate hygiene requirements.

The State Minister of Economy Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut has worked hard to bring back exhibitions in the Lander and told an audience in Stuttgart. He said, “The tradefair industry is suffering severely from the corona-related restrictions. In view of the decline in the number of infections, it is imperative to give the tradefair industry a clear opening perspective for the important autumn business.”