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

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

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

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

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

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