LuxExpo The Box

What LuxExpo The Box does

LuxExpo The Box (legal entity: Luxexpo S.A., a Luxembourg Société Anonyme with EUR 14,182,800 share capital) operates as Luxembourg's leading event venue and organizer. Founded in 1953 and headquartered at 10 Circuit de la Foire Internationale in Kirchberg, Luxembourg, the company runs 100+ events annually serving 425,000+ visitors across seven modular halls (4,500-6,400 m² each, totaling 34,250 m² indoors), 1,800 m² of reception space, 45,000 m² of outdoor area, and a flagship SIGMA immersive room with a 12K curved screen.

The business operates on two integrated revenue streams: venue rental and event organization services. As a venue, LuxExpo rents modular halls, meeting rooms, reception areas, and outdoor space to professional event organizers, corporations, government institutions, and concert promoters, complemented by on-site catering (Reimerwee restaurant), technical production (Wi-Fi, AV, streaming, translation booths), and parking (~1,400 spaces). As an organizer, it owns and runs signature annual events including HOME EXPO (housing), Expogast (gastronomy with RAK Porcelain Culinary World Cup), Antiques & Art Fair, Nexus Luxembourg (tech/AI), Motor Show Luxembourg, and Luxembourg Venture Days, and co-organizes the LuxExpo Open Air concert series with den Atelier.

Distribution runs through seven dedicated Key Sector Managers covering Housing & Construction, Automotive, Finance & Insurance, Sports & Wellness, Tourism, Government & Institutions, and Industry/PME, supported by a multilingual (FR/EN/DE) team. Institutional partnerships with the Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg, Ville de Luxembourg, and Ministry of Economy anchor government and corporate pipelines. In October 2024 the company became the first event venue in Luxembourg to achieve B Corp certification (88.6 points), stacking with SuperDrecksKëscht, ESR, Responsibility Europe, EureWelcome, and Green Business Events certifications as a core ESG differentiator.

Name

LuxExpo The Box

Legal name

Luxexpo S.A.

Website

https://thebox.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LuxExpo The Box is Luxembourg's leading event venue and organizer, operating 30,000+ m² of modular halls and the SIGMA immersive room to host 100+ trade shows, conferences, and concerts annually for 425,000+ visitors across corporate, institutional, and consumer segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention and Exhibition Venue Services

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (MPAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Trade fair organization
• Convention center services
• Exhibition space leasing
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchberg

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental of modular indoor halls (7 halls totaling 34,250 m²), meeting rooms, reception spaces (1,800 m²), and outdoor areas (45,000 m²) to event organizers, exhibitors, and corporate clients. Spaces configured based on event type and client requirements.
2. Event Organization Services: Full-service event planning, coordination, and execution from concept to day-of management. Includes marketing and communication support, technical production, logistics, and visitor experience management. Multidisciplinary team provides end-to-end project management.
3. Catering Services: On-site restaurant (Reimerwee) serving traditional Luxembourgish and international cuisine. Customizable catering packages for events including seated dinners, buffets, fast-casual areas, coffee breaks, breakfasts, brunches, cocktails, and banquets.
4. Parking Services: Visitor and exhibitor parking with approximately 1,400 spaces (North parking ~750 spaces, South parking ~650 spaces). Exhibitor parking located under main building within North parking area.
5. Technical Services: Technical setup and production services including Wi-Fi, electricity/water/fluids connections, audiovisual equipment, translation booths, modular stages, and hybrid/streaming solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LuxExpo The Box operates one of Luxembourg's largest event venues at Kirchberg, offering 30,000+ square meters of indoor space across 7 modular halls plus 45,000 square meters of outdoor area. The company rents venue space and provides event organization services for trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, galas, dinners, and concerts, hosting more than 100 events and 425,000+ visitors annually.

Product overview

LuxExpo The Box operates as a premier event venue and organizer in Luxembourg, offering a comprehensive portfolio of event products and services. The core offering consists of modular indoor spaces (34,250 m² across 7 halls), meeting rooms (5 rooms), and reception spaces (1,800 m²), supplemented by the flagship immersive SIGMA room with a 12K curved screen. LuxExpo The Box also owns and organizes signature events including Home Expo (housing exhibition), Expogast (gastronomy), Antiques and Art Fair, Nexus Luxembourg (tech innovation), Motor Show Luxembourg, and Luxembourg Venture Days. Supporting services include full event organization, space rental, co-organization partnerships, parking facilities (North ~750/South ~650 spaces), on-site catering and the Reimerwee restaurant. The company positions itself as a sustainable event partner with B Corp certification and Green Business Events label.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venue Space Rental Rental of modular halls and outdoor areas at the Kirchberg venue for organizers of trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, and corporate events. Target customers include event organizers, corporations, associations, and institutions.
• Trade Fair and Exhibition Hosting End-to-end organization of trade fairs and public exhibitions such as the Autumn Fair (Foire d'Automne) and Home & Living Expo, including concept, layout, exhibitor management, and visitor flow. Targets consumer-facing exhibitors and professional visitors.
• Conference and Congress Hosting Full-service hosting of corporate conferences, professional congresses, and business meetings with available rooms, technical infrastructure, and on-site services. Targets corporate clients, professional associations, and institutional organizers.
• Corporate and Private Event Hosting Organization and hosting of corporate functions, galas, dinners, award ceremonies, and concerts in the venue's halls and outdoor spaces. Targets corporations, public institutions, and private event organizers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long Live The Summer 2024 event achieved 76% waste recovery and recycling rate with 862 kg total waste generated
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chambre de Commerce LuxembourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Commerce Luxembourg, acting since 1841 as the central economic hub, represents over 100,000 member companies (75% of total employment, 80% of GDP). Partnership supports business event development and Luxembourg's economic attractiveness.
• Ville de LuxembourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Luxembourg serves as central institutional partner supporting events within the dynamic capital city. Partnership leverages urban environment for accessible, high-quality events serving Luxembourg, Greater Region, and international audiences.
• Ministère de l'Économie (Ministry of Economy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry supports economic development initiatives and event promotion in Luxembourg. Partnership integrates events into national and international economic dynamics, supporting professional networking and economic development.
• den AteliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Luxembourg cultural and music venue, den Atelier co-organizes the LuxExpo Open Air concert series featuring major international artists including The Offspring, Gorillaz, Robbie Williams, Jamiroquai, Lenny Kravitz, Katy Perry, and Paul Kalkbrenner.
• Semaine Nationale du LogementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for HOME EXPO event focused on housing, construction, renovation, and home furnishing. Partnership brings together over 200 housing sector specialists.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PALEXPO Geneva: Geneva-based convention and exhibition center of similar scale and positioning to LuxExpo, hosting trade fairs, congresses, and consumer events. Comparable mid-sized Swiss/ European venue operator with similar service portfolio including catering, parking, and event co-organization.
• MECC Maastricht: Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre operates in the Greater Region adjacent to Luxembourg, providing congress, trade fair, and event space with comparable scale and similar cross-border positioning to LuxExpo The Box. Closest geographic peer for cross-border event competition.
• Brussels Expo: Brussels Exhibition Centre (Heysel) is a comparable Belgian convention venue hosting trade fairs, consumer shows, and corporate events. Direct competitor for international exhibitions seeking a Benelux location with EU institutional connectivity.
• Easyfairs: Brussels-headquartered events company that owns and operates its own venues across multiple European countries while also organizing trade shows. Mirrors LuxExpo's hybrid venue-operator/event-organizer business model in the same Benelux market.

Broad incumbents

• RAI Amsterdam: Larger Dutch convention center offering extensive exhibition halls, congress facilities, and event services in Amsterdam. Competes with LuxExpo for international congress bookings attracted by Benelux accessibility, but operates at materially greater scale.
• Paris Expo Porte de Versailles: Major French convention and exhibition complex operated by VIPARIS offering extensive halls, catering, and event services. Competes with LuxExpo for large-scale European trade shows and corporate events that might be awarded across major continental venues.
• Messe Frankfurt: One of the world's largest exhibition organizers and venue operators running Frankfurt-based convention grounds plus a global events portfolio. Much larger incumbent competing for the same international trade show organizer clients that LuxExpo courts.
• Fira de Barcelona: Major Spanish convention venue hosting trade fairs, congresses, and corporate events at Gran Via and Montjuïc sites. Competes with LuxExpo for European association congresses and large trade show bookings, though in a different geographic catchment.
• Koelnmesse: Cologne-based trade fair organizer and venue operator running multiple specialized exhibitions across diverse industries. Competitor for international industry trade shows that might select Luxembourg versus German venues based on access and audience profile.

Others

• den Atelier: Luxembourg's leading cultural music venue and LuxExpo's co-organizer for the Open Air concert series. Adjacent rather than competitive - provides programming expertise and artist relationships that complement LuxExpo's larger outdoor capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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