Exclusive interviews and talks with experts and decision-makers

Whether industry experts, trade fair organizers, scientists, or well-known figures from society or politics – in our interviews, people talk about background information, developments, and personal assessments. Direct, open, and unscripted.

Insights, opinions and strategies from leaders in business and industry

Interview Olaf Perwitzschky, Outdoor and alpine expert

At Outdoor Friedrichshafen, we talk to the renowned outdoor and alpine expert Olaf Perwitzschky, who traveled to the fair despite a broken collarbone. He is a test editor at Alpin ... Olaf Perwitzschky, Outdoor and alpine expert


Stefan Reisinger - division manager Outdoor Friedrichshafen

We talk to Stefan Reisinger, the division manager of Outdoor Friedrichshafen. In 2017, the trade fair will take place a month earlier in the year for the first time and with a new ... Stefan Reisinger - division manager Outdoor Friedrichshafen


Andrea Kempter, Moderator & Designer

What brings TV presenter and designer Andrea Kempter to Inhorgenta? We talk to her about jewelry and the Jewelry Fashion Show 2017, and of course we also want to find out what will... Andrea Kempter, Moderator & Designer


Casha Kellermann, Designer

With jewelry lines such as Casha for Cadenzza and the new label First Class Hippie, designer Casha Kellermann is of course at Inhorgenta to take a look around. We meet her at the p... Casha Kellermann, Designer


Klaus Dittrich, CEO Munich Trade Fair

Last year's Inhorgenta in Munich was a very positive event. How did Inhorgenta Munich get off to a good start? The best way to answer this question is to talk directly to the CEO o... Klaus Dittrich, CEO Munich Trade Fair


Klaus Dittrich: bauma, the largest trade fair worldwide!

We talk to Klaus Dittrich, CEO of Messe München, at bauma 2019 about the largest trade fair in the world. Despite the enormous exhibition space, around 500 companies are on the wai... Klaus Dittrich: bauma 2019


Digitalization and 5G – bauma 2019

Digitalization is making its way to bauma 2019. What applications can be seen in the construction machinery industry with regard to digitalization - and does 5G play a role? Klaus Dittrich: Digitalization of the construction machinery industry and 5G


Skill Shortage in Construction – bauma 2019

The construction machinery industry is booming - but the shortage of skilled workers is already a risk to growth today and will continue to be so in the future. What measures are b... Klaus Dittrich: Measures to tackle the shortage of skilled workers in construction machinery sector


Major topics in the logistics industry

Anyone who looks at the logistics industry from an organisational perspective will quickly recognise how strongly global developments, technological innovations and structural issu... transport logistic 2019: Important topics


Record-breaking fair demonstrates strength of logistics industry

The rush to the logistics trade fair in Munich sends a clear signal in the first few days: the industry is looking for exchange – and finding it in large numbers. Stefan Rummel, Ma... Interim assessment of transport logistic 2019


The last mile as a key challenge for logistics

For several years now, the last mile has been one of the most pressing issues in logistics. There is hardly a technical discussion that does not touch on delivery concepts, urban t... Logistics: The last mile


Economic situation and caution in the logistics industry

The mood at leading international trade fairs is traditionally considered a reliable seismograph for the economic situation of an industry. Discussions at the stands, restraint in ... Transport and logistics industry: Economic development


Growth prospects for transport logistic

After a record year, many industries are wondering how resilient growth will remain under changed economic conditions. This assessment is also crucial for leading international tra... Outlook for transport logistic 2021


Freedom of trade and innovation as the mission of logistics

Trade does not arise from isolation, but from exchange. Those who talk about customs duties, restrictions and barriers miss the core of what drives long-term economic success. Toda... Andreas Scheuer - Opening transport logistic 2019


Menderes Bağcı on gaming fun, tactics, and the appeal of bluffing

The board game Cockroach Duel by Schmidt Spiele is one of those titles that provokes at first glance but then provides a surprising amount of gaming fun. The game was presented at ... Menderes Bagci in a cockroach costume


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Discussions with trade fair managers and organizers

Interviews with trade fair managers and managing directors provide direct insights into strategic decisions, developments in the trade fair industry, and the future of important event formats. On Messe.TV, managers report firsthand on topics such as digitalization, the shortage of skilled workers, and international orientations.

  • Stefanie Mändlein on the further development of Inhorgenta
  • Klaus Dittrich on innovations at bauma
  • Stefan Rummel on the focus of transport logistic
  • Dieter Dohr on trends in the housing and skilled trades sector
The interviews show how trade fairs define their role in the economic and social context and what impetus they provide for industries.

Industry voices from manufacturing, construction, and logistics

Discussions with association representatives and experts from the business world focus on economic policy issues, industry-specific challenges, and regulatory frameworks. Personal assessments and strategies complement the factual analysis.

  • IVD on the situation on the real estate market and political hurdles
  • Ernst Kick on economic developments in the toy trade
  • Market forecasts by trade fair organizers in construction and logistics
Whether it's the economy, energy issues, or digitalization, the interviewees shed light on current developments from the perspective of their respective industries.

Prominent voices and public perception

Prominent guests at trade fairs contribute to public visibility. Their statements bring fresh perspectives—for example, on lifestyle topics, social trends, or personal commitments. Messe.TV documents these conversations with openness and editorial distance.

  • Rebecca Mir on her role as brand ambassador
  • Cathy Hummels and Annemarie Carpendale on the jewelry industry
  • Menderes Bağcı and Désirée Nick in an unusual costume interview
The contributions range from serious topics to entertaining moments – always with reference to the respective event.

Politics and the trade fair industry in dialogue

Political decision-makers use trade fairs as a platform to engage in conversation with industry representatives. Messe.TV provides a space for objective discussions about funding policy, infrastructure, location issues, and future topics.

  • Dr. Markus Söder on the importance of the Spielwarenmesse for Bavaria
  • Dr. Ulrich Maly on Nuremberg as a location and trade fair effects
  • Andreas Scheuer on transport policy at transport logistic
These interviews show how closely political conditions and industry development are linked.

Personalities with perspective – designers, experts, movers and shakers

In addition to the familiar faces of the industry, designers, trade journalists, and pioneers also have their say. They talk about design, market trends, personal paths, and the role of creativity in economic contexts.

  • Casha Kellermann on jewelry design and label work
  • Andrea Kempter on fashion trends at trade fairs
  • Olaf Perwitzschky on outdoor expertise despite disability
  • Funda Vanroy and Ralf Bauer in conversation about commitment and aesthetics
These discussions in particular show how diverse the content at trade fairs is – extending beyond products to social discourse.