Congress Bremen

What Congress Bremen does

Congress Bremen operates the Congress Centrum Bremen (CCB), a congress and conference venue located at Hollerallee 101, 28215 Bremen, Germany. The venue offers approximately 40,000 sqm of combinable event space across 14 halls and lounges (including the 10,300 sqm Hall 5, 4,800 sqm Hall 6, and 4,300 sqm Hall 4), 4 group rooms, and outdoor exhibition areas, with rooms scalable from 51 sqm to 10,300 sqm. Technical infrastructure includes professional AV systems, a centralized AV network enabling multi-room lecture recording and transmission, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the venue, hybrid event capabilities, and a Messe Ticket Shop integration. Congress Bremen is operated by M3B GmbH, a private limited company wholly owned by the City of Bremen (Stadt Bremen), which also runs MESSE BREMEN, ÖVB-Arena, Großmarkt Bremen, and Bremer Ratskeller under a unified portfolio. M3B GmbH employs approximately 240 staff and hosts around 110 own and guest events annually.

The business model centers on venue rental (one-time/contract pricing for hall and meeting-room space), event organization services (full-service management including technical, logistics, and on-site support), own-conference revenue streams (tickets and exhibitor fees for proprietary formats DEWU, ITHEC, LogisticsConnect, and Intensivmed, attracting ~10,000 visitors combined), and add-on services such as catering through geschmackslabor and freight logistics through DB Schenker. GTM operates on direct enterprise field sales via event request forms and dedicated account managers (Kordula Grimm, Head of Division), complemented by channel partnerships with the Bremen Convention Bureau and government 'Go for Conference' initiative. Customer segments span Event Organizers (primary business unit) plus specialized verticals including Port & Logistics, Medical/Healthcare, and Advanced Materials/Composites, with named enterprise customers such as DSAG (SAP User Group), Smarter Shows (Space Tech Expo Europe), EWMA, ITE Group, and Trans-Global Events. Leadership is headed by Hans Peter Schneider (Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung) and Felix Böhme (Geschäftsführer), with Kai Stührenberg (Staatsrat) as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

Name

Congress Bremen

Legal name

M3B GmbH

Website

https://congress-bremen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Congress Bremen operates a 40,000 sqm congress and conference venue in Bremen, Germany, serving enterprise event organizers across healthcare, logistics, aerospace, and technology verticals through venue rental, event services, and four proprietary conference formats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention and Conference Center Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Government & Public Sector Conferences (MPAGAGAH), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Convention venue rental
• Congress event management
• Exhibition space hosting
• Conference center services
• Corporate event logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental of congress and exhibition spaces ranging from 51 sqm to 10,300 sqm, with up to 40,000 sqm combinable space. Venue types include CCB halls, meeting rooms, and outdoor exhibition areas.
2. Event Organization Services: Full-service event management including technical services, logistics, catering coordination, and on-site support. The company organizes own conference formats (DEWU, ITHEC, LogisticsConnect, Intensivmed).
3. Technical Services: Additional technical services including AV equipment, network connections, and technical support staff.
4. Catering Services: Catering provided through partnership with geschmackslabor, offering buffets, BBQ, finger food to course menus.
5. Own Conference Tickets: Revenue from tickets and exhibitor fees for organized own conferences including DEWU German Wound Congress, Intensivmed, ITHEC, and LogisticsConnect.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CONGRESS BREMEN operates the Congress Centrum Bremen (CCB), offering approximately 40,000 sqm of flexible event space with seven halls and lounges for congresses, conferences, exhibitions, and hybrid events. The venue provides comprehensive event services including technical AV, logistics, and catering, and the company also organizes four proprietary conference formats (DEWU, Intensivmed, ITHEC, LogisticsConnect) that attract around 10,000 visitors combined annually.

Product overview

CONGRESS BREMEN operates the Congress Centrum Bremen (CCB) as its primary venue, offering approximately 40,000 sqm of flexible event space with 14 halls and lounges, multiple meeting rooms (including Hanse Saal, Kaisen Saal, and Borgward Saal), and a spacious foyer. The venue provides comprehensive event services including technical services, logistics, and catering. Additionally, CONGRESS BREMEN organizes four proprietary conference formats: DEWU (German Wound Congress & Bremen Nursing Congress), Intensivmed (Symposium on Intensive Care Medicine + Intensive Care), ITHEC (International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites), and LogisticsConnect (Break Bulk/Project Cargo congress trade fair). Supplementary services include Go for Conference and Bremen Convention Bureau partnerships for hotel and organizational support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Congress Centrum Bremen (CCB): The main congress building operated by CONGRESS BREMEN, featuring 14 halls and lounges, 4 group rooms, and exhibition space.
• DEWU
• ITHEC
• LogisticsConnect
• Intensivmed

Products and services

• Congress Centrum Bremen (CCB) The primary congress venue operated by CONGRESS BREMEN, offering approximately 40,000 sqm of flexible event space with 14 halls and lounges, 4 group rooms, an impressive foyer, and a postmodern-style design suitable for congresses of any size. Rooms can be combined from 51 sqm to 10,300 sqm with modular adaptation capabilities.
• DEWU German Wound Congress & Bremen Nursing Congress Annual specialist congress with industry exhibition for medicine, nursing and wound care, organized by CONGRESS BREMEN. Features approximately 4,628 participants, 117 exhibitors, and 324 speakers.
• ITHEC (International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites)

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and support.

• bremenports GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2024bremenports is a key strategic partner in developing and organizing LogisticsConnect, Germany's only congress trade fair for break bulk, RORO, and heavy lift. They contribute expertise in port operations and logistics industry knowledge to the conference format.
• BHV - Bremische Hafen- und Logistikvertretung e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2024BHV is a partner in developing LogisticsConnect conference format. Previously organized BHV Project Logistics Forums in Bremen State Parliament. Contributes industry expertise and program development input.
• WIVIM BREMENmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIVIM BREMEN co-hosts the Symposium on Intensive Care Medicine + Intensive Care (Intensivmed) together with CONGRESS BREMEN and HCCM Consulting GmbH.
• HCCM Consulting GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCCM Consulting GmbH co-hosts the Symposium on Intensive Care Medicine + Intensive Care (Intensivmed) together with CONGRESS BREMEN and WIVIM BREMEN.
• Faserinstitut BremenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaserinstitut Bremen serves as scientific coordinator for ITHEC (International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites), providing academic and research expertise.
• geschmackslabor messe & event catering GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrusted catering partner providing comprehensive catering services for events. Offers versatile options from buffet to BBQ, finger food to course menus with professional kitchen facilities and sustainable ingredients.
• Schenker Deutschland AGsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial transport company partner for forwarding logistics services at events, handling shipments over 31 kg when no staff is available on site.
• Bremen Convention BureaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration for hotel room reservation services and venue coordination. Part of 'Go for Conference' initiative together with Senator for Economic Affairs to promote Bremen as conference destination.
• Senator for Economic Affairs, Ports and TransformationsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in 'Go for Conference' initiative to enhance Bremen's conference infrastructure and visibility as a meeting location.
• Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC)supportTechnology or IntegrationNewsletter platform provider for email communications to customers and event subscribers.
• onlyfy Bewerbungsmanager by XING (New Work SE)supportTechnology or IntegrationOnline application management tool used for job recruitment with data protection agreement in place.
• vege.net GmbHsupportTechnology or IntegrationWeb hosting, domains and server hosting provider based in Bremen with EU data processing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Messe (Hannover): Operates the Hannover exhibition grounds and convention facilities. Comparable German venue operator hosting major industry trade fairs and congresses (e.g., Hannover Messe), with significantly larger hall footprint but similar B2B association/corporate customer base.
• NürnbergMesse: Operates exhibition and congress facilities in Nuremberg, Germany. Comparable as a mid-sized German municipal venue operator hosting industry trade fairs and conventions, similar scale to Congress Bremen's M3B GmbH portfolio.
• Messe Frankfurt: Germany's largest trade fair and congress operator (Messe Frankfurt venue). Operates extensive convention and exhibition facilities including Congress Center Messe Frankfurt. Comparable as a leading German venue operator but at significantly larger scale (multiple halls, higher international profile) than Congress Bremen.
• Koelnmesse: Operates the Koelnmesse exhibition complex and Congress Center North in Cologne. Comparable German trade fair and congress venue operator serving association and corporate events with similar dual-track rental + own-event strategy.
• Messe München: Operates Messe München (Munich trade fair center) and the ICM (International Congress Center München). Comparable as a major German congress and trade fair venue targeting international association events and corporate conferences.
• Messe Berlin: Operates Berlin ExpoCenter City and CityCube Berlin (major congress venue). Comparable German municipal venue operator with strong convention business, but serves a much larger international market given Berlin's status as a political/cultural capital.
• Messe Düsseldorf: Major German trade fair and congress venue operator running CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf. Comparable as established multi-hall venue operator with hybrid event capabilities and own conference formats, though at larger scale than Congress Bremen.

Direct peers

• Estrel Berlin: Europe's largest hotel and convention complex located in Berlin. Operates congress center and hotel under single ownership with ~1,200+ rooms and extensive event halls - directly comparable as a dedicated convention venue with own event formats and integrated hotel/catering services.
• Hamburg Messe und Congress: Operates major congress and trade fair facilities in Hamburg, Germany, including the CCH (Congress Center Hamburg). Directly comparable as a German municipal/national congress venue operator targeting association and corporate events with similar hybrid capabilities and own-conference formats.
• Congress Center Hamburg (CCH): Recently renovated major congress venue in Hamburg offering flexible event space, hybrid event infrastructure, and association/corporate congress hosting. Directly comparable as a dedicated mid-to-large German congress center competing for the same international association and corporate event market as Congress Bremen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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