EW Issue 4 August-September 2025 DIGITAL | Page 30

Into the future together

860 YEARS OF TRADE FAIRS IN LEIPZIG

The foundations for the development of the trade fair city were laid in Leipzig in 1165 with the granting of city and market rights. This makes it one of the oldest trade fair centres in the world. To this day, trade fairs in Leipzig are synonymous with lively dialogue and innovation.