That’s why BOE!

That’s why BOE!

Sebastian Grein, Managing Director/ COO ADITUS GmbH :

"It was our first time at BOE INTERNATIONAL and our expectations were exceeded. The trade fair is a great opportunity to meet important people within the industry and to network. The atmosphere was very positive and relaxed."

Sabine Reise, Managing Director Allseated Europe:

"We use BOE INTERNATIONAL as the start of the year to feel the pulse of the industry. The trade fair gives us the exciting opportunity to present the latest innovations in the DACH region. It's also always nice to meet familiar faces here and have good quality discussions. At BOE INTERNATIONAL, we can not only deepen our business, but also expand it."

Stephan Hermsen Managing Director, Eventura:

"After a long absence, we are back at BOE because our customers kept asking us about our stand at the trade fair. We mainly used the trade fair for networking and to present our company to the market, for which we received a lot of positive feedback. We are completely satisfied with our participation and will definitely be back next year."

Marcus Leyendecker Co-owner and co-founder, LLEYENDECKER eventsolution:

“We at LLEYENDECKER eventsolutions greatly value BOE INTERNATIONAL as one of the leading trade fairs in our entire event industry. It is a competent source of information for us to inform us about (technical) innovations and events. The fact that we can obtain targeted information about current trends, competitors and locations offers us great added value. With reference to our own presence at Best of Events, we would like to enter into dialogue with as many old and new contacts as possible in order to be able to present our diverse services in event technology.”

Jens Bungert, Event Rent:

“As a long-standing supplier and partner of Messe Dortmund, we look forward to our participation in the leading trade fair for live communication every year.


For us, the BOE in Dortmund is the perfect platform to present our latest trends and innovations, maintain existing customer relationships and acquire new customers.


We are currently planning our upcoming trade fair appearance in 2024 and are already looking forward to welcoming our business partners to our newly designed trade fair stand.”

Georg W. Broich, Broich Catering:

“For us as one of the leading event caterers and location operators, annual participation in the BOE is a must!


We show - especially - after the pandemic that we continue to be successful as a company and also want to act as ambassadors to show how much fun you can have in the most beautiful industry in the world.


We love presenting ourselves at BOE INTERNATIONAL as hosts for everyone interested in the industry.”

Joachim Ostendorf Managing Director, VKF Renzel GmbH:

“The Best of Events” has been a fixed date for us for years. The visitors to the BOE come from a wide range of industries, whose approach is unique. This has resulted in many good contacts for us so far. We are also always pleased to see that long-standing customers come to our stand for new inspiration."

Axel von Hagen, Von Hagen:

“BOE INTERNATIONAL is the No. 1 annual industry meeting in Germany and is very important to us when it comes to acquiring new customers.”

Torsten Jacobs Managing Director, Neumann & Müller:

"Participating in BOE was a great opportunity for us to generate attention for our brand. The quality of contacts and visitors was excellent and we were able to establish many valuable networks. We are already in the process of planning the concept for our stand at BOE next year and will definitely have a larger presence. The trade fair has proven to be an important meeting place and we look forward to participating again in the future."

Marcel Schettler Managing Director, Guest-One GmbH:

"BOE INTERNATIONAL has always been an important component in our marketing mix. We were already exhibitors at the World of Events in Wiesbaden and, with a few exceptions, have remained so to this day.

In Dortmund we will meet an exciting mix of corporate and agency customers and will also use the two days for an intensive exchange with suppliers and partners."

Holger Niewind Managing Director, Aventem:

“The BOE is the meeting place for us to get and stay in touch with our customers, colleagues and suppliers. For years it has given us the space for meetings and conversations to further advance relationships and business, but also the implementation of projects in general. Especially in combination with the BrandEx Award, we see this as an important industry platform for us.”

Franziska Ertl Managing Director, ERTL Karussell Land GmbH:

“For us as landlords of event modules, the BOE is the most important trade fair in the event sector in Germany and has therefore been an absolute MUST as an exhibitor for many years. Here we can present the latest attractions as well as our wide range to a competent specialist audience.”

Kerstin Meisner Managing partner, memo-media Verlags GmbH:

“The BOE INTERNATIONAL has been THE start of the year for us right from the start. Whether customer care, new orders, product feedback or personal networking – these two days in January are essential for the success of memo-media.”

Claudia Wuppinger, CMO Axess AG:

“The BOE INTERNATIONAL is an important trade fair for us and the best opportunity to show the latest developments in our product portfolio for the trade fair and event industry. And of course, to exchange ideas with the leaders in this area and to make new contacts.”

Tobias Berghaus Managing partner, L&S GmbH & Co. KG:

“The BOE International is a valuable and fixed date in our calendar. It is our networking event at the start of the year - the industry meeting place for personal exchange and an event to which we would like to invite our customers. It’s exciting to see what a colorful bouquet of innovations and trends the trade fair offers year after year.”

Andre Stüwe Managing Director, ADEXPO:

“We see the BOE International in conjunction with the BrandEx Award as an industry meeting. BOE International is the first choice for professional meetings in the event industry. We look forward to exhibiting as part of this industry at BOE International in 2024."

James Verbeeck CEO, Flexfurn NV:

“As a Belgian based company, there are several compelling reasons to participate to the Best Of Event fair in Dortmund. Participating to this event offers Flexfurn a unique opportunity to expand our company internationally, but also expands our network and strengthen our market position. It is a strategic investment in our future success on both a national and international level.”

Never stand still. Our motto has remained strong for 25 years. Because we don't have a sitting bottom, and we don't hide our ambition: to inspire the world with high-end furniture for every event, hospitality, and corporate application. We grew with the market: from purely practical materials to exclusive designer furniture. We fused functional with funky, united stackable with stylish, gave folding chairs comfortable class, and created modular modernity. Then, we brought it all together in our own unique, luxurious, and sustainable product line. A 100% Belgian enterprise with a passion for sales, innovation, and design. That's Flexfurn!“

Simon Schulze Managing Director, SAFETYTEST:

“By participating in the BOE, we want to increase the awareness of SAFETYTEST and offer even more companies the opportunity to get to know and test current and reliable testing technology.”

Electrical safety at every event!


SAFETYTEST has long been the leading provider when it comes to electrical safety in the event industry.


SAFETYTEST develops testing devices, solutions for a wide range of requirements and software connections specifically for event technology.


We understand the requirements of the industry such as speed, availability and ease of use and have developed the appropriate solutions.


Try out our devices and come by: Hall 4 Stand E16

Benjamin Bruder Managing Director, OCTANORM:

“At the BOE, innovative ideas meet creative minds. This year's focus on sustainability is particularly important to us as a system manufacturer. We look forward to an exciting exchange with the who’s who of the event industry to help shape the future of experiential marketing.”

Mathis Wienand Managing Director, gadplan GmbH:

"As long-standing partners and exhibitors of BOE INTERNATIONAL, we know and appreciate the outstanding platform that this trade fair represents for the international event industry. For gadplan, the BOE is more than just a trade fair - it is an opportunity to experience the latest developments in experiential marketing experience, present our innovative event & photo tools and establish sustainable business relationships. Every year we gain valuable experience and contacts and see this as a decisive step for our further growth and the development of our offerings. Therefore, it was natural for us to do so again in 2024 "To be part of this important industry event. We are convinced that BOE INTERNATIONAL 2024 will inspire us again and open up many exciting opportunities. We look forward to productive days in Dortmund and continued successful collaboration with the BOE team."

Thomas Berndt, Managing Director CHARIOT EVENT:

"For CHARIOT EVENT as a full-service agency, BOE is an integral part of our annual planning. It's also an opportunity to find time to exchange ideas with cooperation partners and strengthen long-standing business relationships. Especially after the Corona period, this is more important than ever and BOE offers the perfect platform for this. Of course, we also use the time to present the latest products from the CHARIOT EVENT world to our customers and new customers as exhibitors and to place creative concepts. #bestofchariot"

Manuel Neukirchner Director, German Football Museum:

“The BOE is an excellent platform for us as the German Football Museum to present our diverse event areas. At the same time, new products and trends in the event industry can be discovered here. We enjoy being at the BOE – and have done so for many years. The opportunities to make new contacts and network show why it is the leading trade fair in the industry. We see the BOE as a must-attend event because of its numerous strengths. In the very best sense.”

Sascha Poddey, Managing Director music4friends I entertainment GmbH & Fachvorstand fwd: Bundesvereinigung der Veranstaltungswirtschaft e.V. :

„IInternally, we often call entertainment "the art of touching people" - for this we have to meet them! BOE INTERNATIONAL is the place and the time to do just that. It's the big "Hello!" at the beginning of a new year - not only with long-standing, valued companions, but also with new generations who come to our event industry with ideas, passion and drive. We are looking forward to all the encounters at our traditional trade fair stand and, as BOE's official entertainment partner, to celebrating a premium BrandEx BOE Night Party together with you and our top acts DEEJAY PLUS and SSHHEE!"


Photo: m4fcc.de I Gesa Niessen

Christian Behm, Management German CORNECT® Exhibition :

"DO IT YOURSELF! 

Cornect is exhibiting at BOE 2024 for the first time - for everyone who needs a fast and scalable system solution in the event sector!"

Michael Tschakert, Managing Director knw. Europe:

"With knw., we are presenting a new and innovative AI product for measuring the success of live events at BOE and showing visitors live on site how the technology works. BOE is exactly the right touchpoint for this, as we can enter into dialogue with our customers easily, quickly and in a targeted manner."

Joris Bomers, Managing Director Party Rent Group:

"For us, BOE International is not just a trade fair, but a central platform for presenting our atmospheric event equipment to an international audience. We are proud to have been an exhibitor & partner of BOE - the pulse of the experience marketing industry - for over 25 years. The diversity of exhibitors and the high quality of visitors make BOE an outstanding opportunity to consolidate our position as a leading event and exhibition supplier.

Visit our stand to learn more about new products and current trends - and to celebrate our latest expansion: the opening of our 26th location in Barcelona. A milestone that further strengthens our global presence and commitment to atmospheric events and exhibitions."

Stephan Spanke, Managing Director PYTHA Master Reseller:

"We have been there since the beginning and every year we take away new impulses and ideas for the further development of the PYTHA software. The informal atmosphere at Best of Events is perfect for talking to our customers from the trade fair and event industry." We are looking forward to an exciting BOE 2024."

Manfred Nareyka, CEO Skanbo GmbH:

"We are delighted to be taking part in BOE INTERNATIONAL 2024 again. This platform offers us a great opportunity to showcase our latest innovations in inflatable advertising media and engage with a diverse audience. BOE has continuously proven to be a space for networking, collaboration and sharing ideas with potential customers - the perfect "touch point" for Skanbo."


Uwe Kluge, Managing Director Duisburg Kontor:

"Duisburg has developed excellently as a covention location. With the Landschaftspark Duisburg Nord and the Mercatorhalle, we manage unique and extremely popular locations. We also have a network of other conference venues and hotels that is second to none. Since 2023, the marketing of Duisburg's sports venues has become a new focus of our work. The BOE here on our doorstep is therefore an important platform for us."

Patrick Haag, Head of Marketing music & light design GmbH:

"For us, BOE is the meeting place where many important players in the industry come together right at the beginning of the year. We start the new year in Dortmund and have used BOE as a central platform for dialogue with customers and partners for many years. For us, the familiar character of the trade fair and the many familiar faces add value to this industry event."

Christian Held, Managing Director TOP RENT RENTAL GmbH:

"We have decided to exhibit at BOE for the first time this year because we have always been a guest at BOE and have met many familiar "faces" there and we would now like to give our customer contacts, contacts to other exhibitors, but of course also new customers the opportunity to get to know TOP RENT and our portfolio in a relaxed atmosphere. Of course, this can be realised much better on our own stand than at a meeting in the exhibition hall. We are looking forward to BOE2024!"

Christoph Späh, second Managing Director Duisburg Kontor:

"When something takes place for the third time, it's already a tradition," we say in Duisburg. We made many new friends for Duisburg as a congress location at BOE in 2020 and 2023 and are therefore particularly looking forward to taking part for the third time with our Duisburg Convention network."

Martin Buhl-Wagner, Managing Directorder Leipziger Messe:

"BOE gives us the perfect platform to present the entire range of services offered by the Leipziger Messe Group - the exhibition grounds as an attractive location and the services of our subsidiaries from stand construction to catering as well as our commitment to sustainability. We are looking forward to personal encounters, new contacts, dialogue with the industry and, last but not least, inspiration."

Sascha Pallasch, Managing Director Gastromatix GmbH & Co KG:

"For us, BOE is THE leading trade fair for all aspects of event equipment. With our cocktail machines, we will be presenting tried-and-tested dispensing solutions for entertaining guests with cocktails in mobile use or in fixed installations! We look forward to your visit!"

Sascha Strukmeier and Christian Eichner, Managing Directors Pro!Sound GmbH:

„For us, BOE International is a place to hold constructive discussions, exchange exciting ideas and make new acquaintances. True to the motto "BE Sustainable. Renting instead of buying", we are working with our customers to become more and more sustainable in the event industry. Here's to a successful BOE!“

Jörn Busch, Managing Director Satis&fy 

„We are not only a framework agreement partner of Messe Dortmund, but also enthusiastic exhibitors. For us, BOE is THE industry meeting place to show our vision for live communication. We are part of the Live Matters Group, which is presenting two strong companies, satis&fy and spaces mgt, as well as the new product knw. knw. is an innovative, AI-based analysis tool for data-based event insights. We appreciate BOE's openness to innovative topics, as our masterclass on the panels shows. Come along and experience our passion for live events.“

Michael Hermans, Managing Director The Inside

„We are delighted to be attending BOE International 2024 for the first time. It will give us the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, network with key players and talk about the latest innovations. Our preparations for BOE International 2024 are in full swing.“






Emmanuel Hamelinck, Sales Director at Aluvision, is excited to announce Aluvision’s presence at BOE International 2024! 

„This is not just an event; it's an opportunity for Aluvision to have conversations with industry stakeholders and showcase our latest product innovations. As a leading modular system manufacturer we look forward to connect with both existing and new partners and to inspire them on their creative journey to design & build modular environments. From creating key connections to staying ahead of trends, BOE International 2024 is where opportunities unfold. “


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