stages & events
At the Stages, leading minds from the industry will present exclusive insights, pioneering trends and practical ideas for the future of live communication.
boe international – your stage.
In 2026, the boe will continue to set international standards with a varied and top-class program.
Focus Areas of the boe international 2026
Leadership & Trends – space for inspiration, new perspectives and impulses for the decision-makers of tomorrow.
Safety & Resilience – Safety, law, crisis management: strategies for a robust and sustainable event industry.
Tech & Experience – bridge between technology, AI, marketing and live experience.
Deep Knowledge – Masterclasses, Deep Dives and HeadsOn Workshops for all those who want to know exactly what’s going on.
StartUp & Innovation
Arena with the Founders Fight Night: the stage for new ideas, courageous founders and fresh business models.
Next Generation & Talents
Formats for young and talented people – focusing on the future of the industry.
Community & Networking
Space for exchange, collaboration and co-creation with partners and industry communities.
Best Practices & Inspiration
Practical cases, success stories and hands-on sessions for event professionals.
Here is an overview of the program stages:
STAGES
VISION STAGE
Hall 4
SAFETY & SECURITY STAGE
Hall 4
DIGITAL & EVENTS STAGE
Hall 7
ACTS ON STAGE
Hall 6
STARTUP & INNOVATION AREA
Hall 5
SPECIAL EVENTS
plAIground – Hands-on Area
Hall 4
INSIDER TOURS
FOUNDERS FIGHT NIGHT
Hall 5
Public jury meeting
14.01.2026 / 11.00 – 16.00
Hall 5
boe night & BrandEx Award
14.01.2026
PARTNER EVENTS
fwd:STAGE
Hall 5
CULINARY HUB
Hall 6
CAREER HUB
14.01.2026 / Hall 5
FORUM EVENT
Young Talent Congress
15.01.2026 / North Entrance
The focal points of our stages
1
VISION STAGE
‘People, leadership, change.
Focus on leadership, trends, space for inspiration and new perspectives
2
SAFETY & SECURITY
‘Plan with certainty – act with resilience.
Focus on safety, law, crisis management, and building a robust future for the event industry.
3
DIGITAL & EVENTS
‘Digital strategies for real experiences.
Bridging the gap between technology, AI, marketing and live experience.
4
ACTS ON STAGE
Focus on entertainment, inspiration, and live experience.
5
plAIground Area
AI unleashed: Creativity meets intelligence.
Learning through experimentation and deep dives.
6
Start-Up & Innovation Area
Where new players meet the industry.
Start-ups and innovations as driving forces for the industry.
Speakers
Andree Verleger, Peter Schaul und Wolfram Zwanziger
Annika Mattes
Astrid Pieper
Bela Königes
Benjamin Desche
Bertram Engel
Bruno Marx
Christian Poell
Christopher Werth
Colja Dams
Daniel Schlatter
Dennis Eichenbrenner
Dominic Blechert
Dr. André Kröncke
Dr. Eva-Maria Obermann
Fair & Gerecht
Florian Bollig
Florian Haidvogl
Hannes Schwarm
Hendrik Schellkes
Jan Götze
Jessica Lehmann
Julia Kochendörfer
Juliane Jähnke
Kai Janssen
Lukas Zimmermeyer
Manuel Weiskopf
Markus Voß
Martin Glöckner
Mats Carlos
Natalie Driesnack
Nina Cisneros
Norbert Labudda
Patric Weiler
Philipp Kühn
Philipp Markl
Pia Leimke
Rainer Schüler
Rebekka Bogner
Rönke von der Heide
Sebastian Messerschmidt
Thilo Könicke
Thomas Kenyeri
Tobias Ahrens
Tobias Weber
Tristan Horx
CAREER HUB 14.01.2026
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HALL 5, STAND 5.SU
Trends and challenges in the event industry in 2026
Speaker: Astrid Pieper, Managing Director KPP Event GmbH
Talk with funding expert from the IHK Dortmund
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Speaker: Kai Janssen, Creative Director JOKE Event AG
Speaker: Bela Königes, master craftsman for event technology, specialist planner for visitor security
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