The commercial history of Leipzig began over 850 years ago thanks to its position at the crossroads of Europe’s main trade routes. Its commercial success paved the way for its development into a city of education, science, music and art. Nowadays, the Leipziger Messe exhibition center still hosts a raft of trade shows, conventions, and conferences every year, including several internationally renowned events in medicine and the life sciences, such as the FlyPharma Conference. Organizers have a wide selection of meeting facilities at their disposal ranging from historical locations to modern conference venues. Moreover, Leipzig has a large airport with departures to all major German hubs, and there are fast trains to Leipzig from all over the country, including hourly connections from Berlin.

Apart from the main convention venues, numerous hotels and other businesses throughout Leipzig also offer a wide range of function rooms for seminars, conferences, meetings, symposia, and business events. And when it’s time to relax, some of the most striking venues for hire where unforgettable receptions and get-togethers can be hosted with a unique atmosphere and outstanding catering include the Moritzbastei (part of the city’s old fortifications), Leipzig Zoo, the Porsche Leipzig Factory in the north of the city with its own test track, and the Red Bull Arena soccer stadium, home of sporting success story RB Leipzig.