Facts That Surprise: What Current Studies Reveal About the Events Industry

By wdo, 18 December, 2025

FOCUS BUSINESS

What does the reality behind the scenes of our industry really look like? Which surprising insights do current studies reveal, and what do they mean for your day-to-day work?

From unexpected trends in staffing and compensation to unconscious gaps in diversity and inclusion, this session sheds light on what you might not know yet – and why these findings could change the way you think about strategy.

Prof. Dr. Cornelia Zanger and Alexander Ostermaier

„This slot will be in German.“

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Prof. Dr. Cornelia Zanger

By wdo, 18 December, 2023

Prof. Dr. (em) Cornelia Zanger, Head of Event Research und Stellv. Vorsitzende TU Chemnitz / R.I.F.E.L. e. V. Institut

Prof. Dr. Cornelia Zanger erforscht seit 30 Jahren die Wirkung von Events und Messen sowie den Einsatz der Live Kommunikation für das Branding. Sie ist Autorin zahlreicher Fachbücher und –artikel, veröffentlicht ihre Forschungsergebnisse im In- und Ausland und ist Referentin auf einschlägigen Kongressen. Sie führt Marktstudien durch und berät Unternehmen sowie Agenturen. 2008 initiierte sie die Wissenschaftliche Konferenz Eventforschung, die seitdem alljährlich stattfindet. Seit 20 Jahren leitet sie den ersten universitären, berufsbegleitende MBA Studiengang "Live Kommunikation/Eventmarketing" an der TU Chemnitz. Später kam der B.Sc. Event- und Online-Marketing hinzu.

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Cornelia Zanger
TU Chemnitz I R.I.F.E.L. Institut
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Prof. Dr. (em) Cornelia Zanger, Head of Event Research and Deputy Chairwoman of Chemnitz University of Technology / R.I.F.E.L. e. V. Institute

Prof. Dr. Cornelia Zanger has been researching the impact of events and trade fairs as well as the use of live communication for branding for 30 years. She is the author of numerous specialist books and articles, publishes her research findings in Germany and abroad, and is a speaker at relevant conferences. She conducts market studies and advises companies and agencies. In 2008, she initiated the Scientific Conference on Event Research, which has been held annually ever since. For 20 years, she has headed the first university-based, part-time MBA program in “Live Communication/Event Marketing” at Chemnitz University of Technology. Later, the B.Sc. in Event and Online Marketing was added.

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Alexander Ostermaier

By wdo, 6 January, 2025

Geschäftsführer fwd: Bundesvereinigung Veranstaltungswirtschaft e.V. und Rat der Vertreter:innen der Bundeskonferenz Veranstaltungswirtschaft

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Alexander Ostermaier
fwd: Bundesvereinigung Veranstaltungswirtschaft
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Managing Director fwd: Federal Association of the Event Industry and Council of Representatives of the Federal Conference of the Event Industry

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