Highlights of boe 2026
Experience the highlights of boe international live! You will discover innovative AI solutions, start-ups pitching live against each other and can easily network with other participants during speed networking.
Ticket shop
opens in summer.
Founders Fight Night
Innovation galore in one place! That’s what Founders Fight Night offers, where innovative startups compete against each other in live pitches. In thrilling battles, founders present their ideas in the fields of event technology, AI, sustainability, and experience design. The audience and a panel of experts decide the winner live. In addition to exciting pitches, the networking zone offers the perfect opportunity to connect with investors, decision-makers, and industry experts. Get a firsthand look at the past Founders Fight Night right in Hall 5 at boe international 2026. A must-attend for anyone who wants to help shape the future of the event industry!
Contact:
Mail: team@foundersfight.club
Phone: +49 (0)89 125 03 118
NetWorks-Networking Area powered by ExpoPlatform
At boe international 2026, ExpoPlatform unveiled NetWorks for the first time—an AI-powered speed-networking tool that specifically connects relevant business contacts and delivers real ROI. NetWorks revolutionizes networking through intelligent algorithms: participants meet the right people at the right time in short, high-energy sessions. Every encounter is based on AI matchmaking—efficient, targeted, and with real potential. Whether you’re an exhibitor, buyer, or event professional—NetWorks ensures relevant conversations, quick connections, and lasting relationships.
plAIground at boe international 2026 – AI unleashed: Creativity meets intelligence:
The full force of AI! At the new plAIground in Hall 4 at boe international 2026, visitors could experience artificial intelligence firsthand. Through interactive sessions, attendees learned how AI enhances event concepts, streamlines marketing processes, and opens up new avenues of thought. The focus was on exchange, experimentation, and learning. Practical, creative, and inspiring.
eMagazine
Our digital magazine offers in-depth articles, interviews with industry experts and exciting reports. Find out all about innovations, best practices and future trends in the event industry – available online in real time.
boe night & BrandEx-Award
The boe night & BrandEx Award Show once again offered exciting highlights and a unique evening on January 14, 2026! The event featured unforgettable and spectacular showcases, as well as a festive BrandEx Award ceremony. As one of the most prestigious awards in the events industry, the BrandEx honors outstanding creativity, innovative concepts, and groundbreaking projects.
Public jury meeting
14.01. – Hall 5 – between 11 am – 4 pm
BrandEx Live Jury Session: Find out at boe international, during the live jury session, which projects have made it to the final round and will be honored this evening on the main stage of the BrandEx Award Show. Admission to this area is free.
Link to the jury
Insider tours
Visitors experienced boe international 2026 from the perspective of true industry professionals: Our insider tours take you to selected exhibitors, showcase innovative solutions, and offer exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses. Compact, practical, and led by experienced experts—perfect for discovering trends, technologies, and best practices right on the spot.
