Summer University 2019

The 11th ISU took place between Wednesday, 5th June and Friday, 7th June 2019 with the title "Transforming Exhibitions - Core Competencies of Tomorrow's Matchmaking". Please find here the programme of the ISU 2019. 

Summer University 2018

The 10th ISU took place between Wednesday, 4th July and Friday, 6th July 2018 with the title "Engine of Change - Unleash Digital Potential to Drive Innovation and Sales". Please find here the programme of the ISU 2018. 

Summer University 2017

The 9th ISU took place between Wednesday, 31st May and 2nd June 2017 with the title "Cutting-Edge Services - Tipping the Scale for Exhibition Success". Please find here the programme of the ISU 2017. 

A German press release of the event can be found here (Press Release May and Press Release June).

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Summer University 2016

Between 8th of June and 10th of June, the eighth edition of the ISU took place with the topic "Customer Journey - Touring the Trade Fair Touchpoints". Please find here the programme of the ISU 2016. 

German press releases of the event can be found here (Press Release February and Press Release June).

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Summer University 2015

The ISU of 2015 with the Topic "Embracing the Digital - Exhibition Industry 4.0?" took place from the 24th of June to the 26th of June. Please find here the Programme of the ISU 2015.

A German press release of the event can be found here.

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Summer University 2014

Under the title "Visitor (R)evolution - Targeting, Motivating and Satisfying the 21st Century Visitor" the ISU took place from the 4th to the 6th of June 2014 in Cologne. Please find here the programme of the ISU 2014.

A German press release of the event can be found here.
Further press releases:
Koelnmesse blog: Change in Visitor Management
UFI blog: ISU 2014 a Hit With Participants
AUMA: Summer University for Trade Fair Managers

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Summer University 2013

The fifth ISU in Cologne took place from the 26th of June to the 28th of June 2013 and was held under the motto: "From Innovative Ideas to Successful Products". Please find here the programme of the ISU 2013.

A German press release of the event can be found here.

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Summer University 2012

The fourth ISU "Excellence in Sales-Selling Excellence " took place from the 13th of June to the 15th of June 2012 in Cologne and dealt with the subject of "Sales & Distribution". Please find here the programme of the ISU 2012.

A German press release of the event can be found here.

Summer University 2008

In August 2008 the Institute of Trade Fair Management organized the third International Summer University for Trade Fair Management (ISU) in Cologne.

A press release of the event can be found here.

Summer University 2007

In August 2007 the Institute of Trade Fair Management organized the second International Summer University for Trade Fair Management (ISU) in Cologne.

A German press release to this successful event is to be found here.

Summer University 2006

In August 2006 the Institute of Trade Fair Management organized the first International Summer University for Trade Fair Management (ISU) in Cologne.

A press release to this successful event is to be found here.