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Der Gewinner des Next Chef Awards 2025, Gedion Beckmann, hält stolz seine Siegerurkunde, während Sternekoch Johann Lafer (links) und Moderator Sebastian E. Merget (rechts) ihn gratulierend flankieren.

Up-and-coming talent in the spotlight: Gedion Beckmann from Hamburg’s ‘Der Player’ cooks his way to the NEXT CHEF 2025 title

Hot pans, clattering pots and a final full of thrilling moments: the NEXT CHEF AWARD brings INTERNORGA to its boiling point. After two exciting days of competition, Gedion Beckmann prevailed against 17 other aspiring culinary talents and secured the title of NEXT CHEF 2025. The prize: the publication of his own cookbook by the renowned Gräfe und Unzer Verlag…

Im Vordergrund ist ein Rednerpult mit der Aufschrift "Zukunftspreis" zu sehen, während im Hintergrund unscharf eine Frau in einem hellen Anzug und ein Mann in dunkler Kleidung auf der Bühne miteinander sprechen.

Focus on innovation and sustainability: Scandic, Verrano and Hobart win INTERNORGA Future Award 2025

Courage, passion and vision were in the air at this year’s INTERNORGA Future Award ceremony. The coveted award recognises companies that are shaping the future of the foodservice and hospitality market with groundbreaking ideas, sustainable concepts and outstanding commitment, and is considered one of the most prestigious prizes in the industry. This year,…

Gateway to India's Maritime Future for Global Businesses

INMEX SMM India 2025, South Asia’s leading maritime trade fair and conference, will take place from 10 to 12 September 2025 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. It offers international businesses a key platform to showcase innovations and explore new market opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic regions. With approximately 250 exhibitors from…

Global Security and Innovation Summit is coming to Hamburg

Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) and the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) have agreed a strategic partnership to organise the Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS). The inaugural event is to take place at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg on 22 and 23 October 2025. The GSIS aims to provide a joint platform for international…

OMR Festival commits to Hamburg for the long term

Europe’s biggest industry show for the digital, media and marketing sectors will continue to take place in Hamburg. The successful cooperation partnership between OMR and Hamburg Messe und Congress has been extended by another ten years.

Press Release: Save the Dates - INMEX SMM India 2025, Seatrade Europe 2025, and SMM 2026

Dear Members of the Media,

The maritime industry continues to undergo dynamic developments, characterized by innovation, global networking, challenging demands, and diverse opportunities.

The upcoming events INMEX SMM India 2025, Seatrade Europe 2025, and SMM 2026 offer international platforms once again to drive innovation, foster exchange, and build…

Fourteenth WindEnergy trend:index:

Mood in the wind sector is brightening up further – industry representatives are more optimistic about the development of global business conditions for wind energy

Hamburg Messe und Congress joins EMECA

Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC) has become a member of the European Major Exhibition Centres Association (EMECA). At its meeting in Bilbao, Spain a few days ago, the EMECA General Assembly unanimously agreed to accept HMC as a new member.

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