Institute of Trade Fair Management

The Institute of Trade Fair Management was founded in 1999. For more than 15 years, the Institute has gained experience in trade fair-specific education and hence provides the necessary expertise to offer an excellent overview on current trends and developments in the trade fair industry.

In addition to educational work the Institute constantly accumulates interdisciplinary knowledge through conducting research and consulting projects in co-operation with different companies. Research is focused on strategic tasks, such as competitiveness, price and distribution policy or the controlling of trade fair companies, e.g. the UFI European Benchmark Study.

As a result of its various activities, the Institute has gained valuable contacts during the past years and created a multifaceted network with strong partners, including well-known trade show organizers, venue owners, renowned professors from leading universities, and top executives.

University of Cologne

The Institute is located at the University of Cologne which is founded in 1388 - looking back on more than 600 years of academic education. Today, the Faculty of Business Administration, Economics and Social Sciences is one of the leading business faculties in Germany, well-known for its top researchers and modern teaching methods.

It is a member of the top business school networks in the world. Prominent for its tradition on the one hand and its innovative projects on the other, the University of Cologne matches key attributes necessary for the continuous education of students and managers.