BrandEx Award in Dortmund – a stage for creative excellence in space

The BrandEx Award is a key award for outstanding projects in the field of live communication, brand staging, and interior design. The format brings together agencies, companies, designers, and clients to recognize exceptional achievements in conception, design, and implementation. The award ceremony takes place annually in Dortmund – embedded in a festival format that combines industry dialogue and future perspectives.

Competition format with international relevance

The competition is divided into different categories and takes different approaches into account – from strategically thought-out brand presentations to innovative spatial concepts and immersive experiences. An independent jury evaluates the submitted works according to concept strength, design quality, and impact on the target group.

• Corporate events, trade fairs, and brand presentations
• Spatial installations and temporary architecture
• Content-driven experiences and media integration
• Young talent category for creative talents under 30 years of age
• International submissions in several language areas

The BrandEx Award as a meeting place for decision-makers and creative minds

The event attracts trade visitors from all over Europe, including managing directors, project managers, creative directors, and managers from marketing, communications, and event production. The focus is not only on the awards, but also on personal exchanges between players from agencies, industry, culture, and services.

• Strategic decision-makers from communications and brand management
• Creatives from design, scenography, architecture, and media production
• Agencies for live marketing, events, and spatial communication
• Service providers for technology, construction, implementation, and logistics

Content and program items related to the award ceremony

The BrandEx Award is embedded in a curated program that addresses current developments in the industry. Keynotes, panels, and showcases focus on trends such as sustainability, digitalization, strategic brand management, and new forms of staging.

• Lectures and insights from experts in design, strategy, and architecture
• Insights into successful project implementations from an agency and corporate perspective
• Discussions about the requirements for modern brand spaces
• Supporting program with after-show, networking zones, and presentation areas

Venue Dortmund – well established in terms of infrastructure and content

The BrandEx Award ceremony will take place in the Dortmund area, in the immediate vicinity of the Dortmund Exhibition Center. The location is impressive thanks to its central location, high accessibility, and professional environment for specialist events. At the same time, the event deliberately positions itself in contrast to classic trade fair formats – with a focus on staging, experience, and dialogue.

Sustainable relevance for the communications industry

The BrandEx Award sees itself as a mirror and source of inspiration for live communication in German-speaking countries and beyond. It shows which forms of spatial communication are effective today – and which approaches creatives and companies could choose tomorrow. By combining competition, festival, and exchange, the format remains a relevant part of the industry – professionally, creatively, and culturally. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.brand-ex.org