Fit for tomorrow: Continuing education and talent development in the event and trade fair industry

By wdo, 27 October, 2025

Our industry is constantly changing—new technologies, changing projects, demanding customers. How do teams remain productive, creative, and motivated? In this panel discussion, experts from trade fair construction, catering, and HR provide insights into what continuing education really achieves, which methods work in everyday life, and how companies can prepare talent for the future in the long term. The focus is on concrete examples, practical tips, and experiences from the real world of events—from operational implementation to smart personnel development.

Speakers 

  • Matthias Thoben, Managing Director, Engelmann Messe & Design GmbH 
  • Ulf Tassilo Münch, Food Specialist, Culinary Concepts CC GmbH
  • tba

Language: German

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Matthias Thoben

By wdo, 19 November, 2025

Managing Director, Engelmann Messe & Design GmbH

Matthias Thoben ist Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur mit über 30 Jahren Erfahrung im Messebau und Geschäftsführer der Engelmann Messe & Design GmbH in Oldenburg.
Als Vorstandsmitglied des forward verantwortet er die Bereiche Aus- und Weiterbildung sowie Technik und Logistik.
Zudem bringt er seine Expertise aktiv im AUMA-Arbeitskreis Technik ein.

fwd: stage Halle 5 + career hub Halle 5

Matthias Thoben
Engelmann Messe & Design
Beschreibung_en

Managing Director, Engelmann Messe & Design GmbH

Matthias Thoben is a graduate industrial engineer with over 30 years of experience in trade fair construction and managing director of Engelmann Messe & Design GmbH in Oldenburg.
As a member of the forward board, he is responsible for training and further education as well as technology and logistics.
He also actively contributes his expertise to the AUMA Technology Working Group.

fwd: stage Hall 5 + career hub Hall 5

Ulf Tassilo Muench

By wdo, 19 December, 2023

Culinary Concepts CC GmbH - Geschäfstführer

culinary hub Halle 6 +  career hub Halle 5

Ulf Tassilo Muench
Moderator & Spitzenkoch
Beschreibung_en

Culinary Concepts CC GmbH - Managing Director

culinary hub  Hall 6 + career hub Hall 5

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