Science and Economy in Karlsruhe & Region
As part of the Karlsruhe Technology Region, the city combines academic excellence, economic strength and short distances. It is precisely this close integration of research, innovation and entrepreneurship that makes Karlsruhe particularly attractive for conferences, trade shows and business events.
Karlsruhe Technology Region for Conferences
The conditions in our region could hardly be better: 5 of the top 100 most innovative small and medium-sized enterprises are based here.
Karlsruhe and its surrounding area is one of the most active and diverse research hubs in Germany. This is evidenced not least by the many research collaborations and start-ups in the Karlsruhe region.
As a hub for science and technology, the region is home to the renowned KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology), three Fraunhofer Institutes, the Karlsruhe Rhine ports, Germany’s highest courts, and globally renowned companies. Over 3,600 IT companies and service providers with more than 36,000 employees, Europe’s largest data center and some of the most successful high-tech companies together form Europe’s third-largest IT cluster.
In the field of medicine and health, the region is Germany’s largest hub for pharmaceutical and medical technology and the second-largest in biotechnology. In the field of energy and the environment, Karlsruhe and the region are regarded as a “model community” for climate neutrality, sustainable energy and future-oriented energy concepts.
Research-oriented, innovative companies create new, future-oriented jobs. Stakeholders from various industries can thus collaborate and meet in an innovative, communicative, and inspiring environment. A vibrant region with cultural institutions, state-of-the-art venues, spectacular event locations, conference hotels, top-tier dining and forward-thinking professionalism provides a solid foundation for the MICE industry.
The Convention Bureau Karlsruhe & Region network is happy to assist you free of charge with planning your event and can help connect you with experts in the region. Take advantage of the region’s extensive experience, strong networks and innovative spirit.