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Leipzig: the ideal venue for your conference

Germany’s central congress and conference destination

Plan your next conference in Leipzig and benefit from an attractive venue. The city offers a number of advantages, including its central location, compact size, excellent transport links and a wide range of modern conference hotels and unique venues. There are also experienced service providers and a dynamic business and scientific environment. Leipzig is the ideal choice for your meeting – whether you are looking for sustainable events, tailor-made supporting programmes or inspiring networking opportunities. 

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Ten reasons for Leipzig

 as an attractive location for meetings, conferences and corporate events

Central location and good transport links

Leipzig is excellently integrated into the German rail network, making it easy to reach by train with reasonable journey times. Leipzig/Halle Airport offers national and international flight connections for your conference guests.

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Conveniently compact

The city has a dense tram network with frequent tram and bus services. Everything in Leipzig city centre is within easy walking distance – from hotels and conference venues to restaurants and cultural hotspots.

Sufficient hotel capacity

To meet the needs of different groups of visitors, the city offers a wide range of accommodation, from luxury hotels to budget options.

A variety of conference venues and capacities

As a congress city, Leipzig has a variety of venues, including modern conference centres, historic buildings and functional conference hotels, suitable for a wide range of event sizes and formats.

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Experienced local service providers

Leipzig has successfully hosted national and international events. A wide range of experienced local service providers – including event agencies, marketing agencies and technical service providers – are on hand to help with both small and large conference projects.

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Attractive business and science hub

Leipzig is home to a high concentration of companies, research institutes and universities, many of which are active in clusters dedicated to the automotive and supplier industry, healthcare and biotechnology, energy and environmental technology, logistics, and IT, media and creative industries.

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Wide range of cultural and recreational activities

The city impresses guests with its vibrant cultural scene, many museums, theatres and historic sites, as well as a wide range of restaurants and bars for an exciting supporting programme.

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Sustainability

Leipzig is highly committed to sustainability initiatives and offers opportunities for sustainable events.

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Network expertise

Leipzig’s stakeholders are known for their excellent support, flexible solutions and quick decisions. They will put you in touch with relevant partners from business, science and start-ups, and help you access support from the city.

Cost factor

Leipzig offers good value for money in terms of meeting venues and accommodation.

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Central location and good transport links

Leipzig links north, south, east and west

Leipzig’s central location in Europe makes it a strategically advantageous venue – for you and your delegates. Located in the heart of Germany, Leipzig naturally connects east and west as well as north and south. 

Excellent transport links via motorways, ICE rail links, Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and proximity to the capital’s Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) ensure that your conference is easily accessible for national, European and international delegates.

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Attractive business and science hub

Research, innovation and networking in Leipzig

Benefit from our key industry expertise in the following clusters: Automotive and Supplier Industry; Healthcare and Biotechnology; Energy and Environmental Technology; Logistics; and IT, Media and Creative Industries.

Here you will find a dynamic environment that attracts high-calibre specialist events and offers your delegates valuable networking opportunities and access to the latest innovations. The high density of companies, research institutes and universities in Leipzig provides you with exciting content for your congresses and also opens up potential for partnerships or sponsorship.

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Sustainable meetings and conferences

Leipzig: The place to be for sustainable events

Do you want to organise an event that is sustainable in every respect, from logistics to minimising resource use? Leipzig offers you excellent conditions for organising your event in a sustainable way. With our innovative mobility solutions and strong network of local partners, we can help you achieve your event goals while protecting the environment. 

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Wide range of cultural and recreational activities

As a supporting programme for your conference

Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Max Klinger, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Neo Rauch and Yadegar Asisi – Leipzig is rich in history, culture and art. Your delegates will experience a diverse and unique cultural scene – as part of your supporting programme or in their free time.

Leipzig offers you the best conditions for unique event concepts and voyages of discovery. From action-packed to highly relaxed, the selection of exciting extras on offer in Leipzig is as varied as the city itself.

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The “Feel the spirit … do-it-at-leipzig.de” congress initiative

A strong network to make your event a success

The “Feel the spirit … do-it-at-leipzig.de” congress initiative brings together around 50 experienced partners. These include congress and event venues, conference hotels, service agencies, local professional conference organisers (PCOs) and mobility partners. Together with all our network partners, we will make your event an unforgettable experience. We do everything we can to make your planning process as easy as possible, while ensuring the highest quality and innovation.

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Leipzig Convention Team

Strong partner for your conference in Leipzig

The Leipzig Convention Team is your strong partner for successful conferences, congresses and corporate events. We are part of the “Feel the spirit … do-it-at-leipzig.de” congress initiative. We work together to market Leipzig as a first-class venue and to help you plan your events – whatever the type or size.

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