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Congresses and Conferences in Düsseldorf

CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf: A congress destination on the Rhine with an international profile

Conference in Düsseldorf: Congresses at the CCD

Whether it is a scientific congress, an international conference or an association meeting, Düsseldorf Congress offers 41 combinable event rooms at the CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf for up to 7,500 participants, as well as more than 11,000 m² of exhibition space. As a conference venue in Düsseldorf and versatile congress location, we support you in planning and delivering your event, from room layouts to event technology.

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The CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf at a glance

Whether it is a specialist congress with several thousand participants, an association meeting with parallel sessions or a scientific conference with an accompanying exhibition, the combinable rooms at the CCD enable a wide range of event formats. The appropriate room layout depends on the number of participants, the programme and the required floor space.

FeatureFacts
Event rooms41 flexibly combinable rooms
Exhibition spaceMore than 11,000 m²
Participant capacityUp to 7,500 people at the CCD
Expansion optionsUp to 100,000 people in combination with the entire exhibition grounds
Parking facilities900 parking spaces directly at the CCD, more than 20,000 on the exhibition grounds
AccessibilityApproximately 3 km from Düsseldorf Airport and approximately 5 km from Düsseldorf Central Station
SustainabilityGreen Globe Gold certification 2024 and member of the Düsseldorf Climate Pact

Congresses and conferences in Düsseldorf at the CCD

The CCD offers flexible room concepts for scientific congresses, specialist conferences, symposia and international conferences. The 41 combinable conference rooms are suitable for a wide range of event formats, from a small specialist presentation to a multi-day congress with several thousand participants.

Whether it is a plenary session, parallel workshops or accompanying presentations, we plan the room layout to match your programme and expected number of participants. The short distances between the event rooms make it easier to move between the individual programme elements.

Those organising conferences in Düsseldorf benefit from the CCD’s location directly next to Messe Düsseldorf and approximately three kilometres from the airport. This makes the congress venue easily accessible for both national and international guests.

Congresses with exhibitions in Düsseldorf

The CCD offers ideal spatial conditions for congresses with exhibitions in Düsseldorf. Presentations, workshops, exhibitor stands and networking areas can be combined in a way that enables participants to find their way around easily and reach the various programme elements conveniently. The CCD provides more than 11,000 m² of exhibition space as well as flexibly combinable conference rooms.

Combining the congress programme with an exhibition

When planning your event, we take both the schedule of your congress and the needs of your exhibitors into account. Depending on the event format, exhibition areas, presentation rooms and spaces for professional exchange can be combined in a variety of ways.

For larger congresses, the direct connection to Messe Düsseldorf opens up additional possibilities. If more space is required, the infrastructure of the exhibition grounds can be incorporated into the event planning.

Exhibitors at trade fairs who are planning an accompanying conference, seminar or presentation will also find suitable solutions at Düsseldorf Congress.

Further information is available on our page Conference rooms for exhibitors at Messe Düsseldorf.

Scientific congresses and association meetings in Düsseldorf

Whether it is a scientific congress in Düsseldorf, a medical conference or an annual meeting of a professional association, scientific societies, associations and companies have different requirements for their events. The CCD allows multi-day congresses, annual meetings and specialist conferences to be held with presentations, workshops and accompanying exhibitions.

Congresses for medicine, pharmaceuticals and science

For organisers looking for a healthcare congress venue in Germany, the CCD offers rooms for medical congresses, scientific symposia and knowledge exchange between researchers, professionals and companies.

The CCD is also suitable as a pharmaceutical congress venue in Düsseldorf for specialist events with plenary presentations, parallel sessions and accompanying exhibitions. Poster presentations and exhibitor areas can also form part of the programme.

The Düsseldorf Allergy and Immunology Conference 2024 demonstrates what such events can look like at the CCD. Organised by University Hospital Düsseldorf, the specialist conference brought together medical professionals to discuss current research findings as well as issues relating to diagnosis and treatment.

Another example is the German Academy of Ophthalmology, which has been held at the CCD for more than 25 years. Around 4,500 professionals were expected to attend the most recent edition. The programme combined scientific presentations with practice-oriented training formats.

Annual meetings for associations and companies

As a venue for association meetings in Düsseldorf, the CCD offers rooms of various sizes that can be combined with one another. This allows joint programme elements, meetings of individual specialist groups and personal discussions to take place within a single event.

Annual general meetings can also be held at the CCD. Further information on the specific requirements of this event format is available on our dedicated topic page.

You can find further examples of upcoming congresses, conferences and events in our event calendar.

Hybrid congresses with professional event technology

Whether it is an in-person event or a hybrid congress, reliable technical equipment is essential to ensure that presentations, discussions and sessions run smoothly. The technology used depends on the event format and the requirements of the programme.

At hybrid congresses, participants can be involved digitally via livestreams. Presentation and audio technology, together with on-site technical support, enables specialist presentations, panel discussions and parallel sessions to be delivered effectively.

Our team will clarify the technical requirements with you at an early stage. Further information on the available services can be found on our event technology page.

Plan and enquire about your conference in Düsseldorf

Are you planning a scientific congress, an association meeting or a specialist event with an accompanying exhibition? We will support you in selecting suitable rooms and services at the CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf.

For an initial enquiry, the planned event date, expected number of participants, programme and required floor space are particularly important. Technical requirements, parallel sessions and planned exhibitor areas should also be taken into account as early as possible.

Tell us your preferred date, expected number of participants and the key elements of your programme. Based on this information, we will discuss which rooms and services are suitable for your event. Use our contact page to plan your conference in Düsseldorf with our team and submit an individual enquiry.

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Frequently asked questions about congresses and conferences in Düsseldorf

The CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf can accommodate events with up to 7,500 people. A total of 41 combinable event rooms is available.

Yes. The CCD offers more than 11,000 m² of exhibition space. This makes it possible to combine specialist presentations, workshops and exhibitor areas within a single event. If more space is required, the infrastructure of the exhibition grounds can also be incorporated.

Yes. Scientific congresses and medical specialist events with plenary presentations, parallel sessions, poster presentations and accompanying exhibitions can be held at the CCD. The room layout is tailored to the respective programme and the requirements of the organisers.

Yes. At hybrid events, participants can be involved digitally via livestreams. The required technology depends, among other things, on the number of sessions, the transmission formats and the desired opportunities for interaction.

The CCD is approximately three kilometres from Düsseldorf Airport. Its proximity to the airport makes travelling to congresses and conferences particularly convenient for international guests.

Sustainability aspects can already be taken into account during event planning. These include, for example, making use of existing infrastructure and coordinating organisational processes efficiently. Information on the measures and goals of Düsseldorf Congress is available on our page about sustainability in event planning.