We had to make a difficult decision today: We will postpone the trade fair drupa 2020. It will now take place from 20 to 30 April 2021.
In doing so, we are following the recommendation of the crisis management team of the German Federal Government to take into account the principles of the Robert Koch Institute when assessing the risk of major events. Based on this recommendation and the recent significant increase in the number of people infected with the new corona virus (SARS-CoV-2), including in Europe, we have reassessed the situation. In addition, there is the general ruling issued by the city of Düsseldorf on 11 March 2020, in which major events with more than 1,000 participants present at the same time are generally prohibited.
In order to fulfil Messe Düsseldorf's responsibility to avert danger, we had to minimise the increased risk of infection at major events. Measures to reduce the risk of transmission at major events, which the Robert Koch Institute had clearly defined - such as ventilation of the venue appropriate to the risk of infection, the exclusion of persons from risk groups and the comprehensive installation of entrance screenings - were practically impossible to implement. Also, comparable measures were and are unreasonable in view of the unforeseeable rapid development and the magnitude of the various events with up to 60,000 participants. We have therefore made our decision fully aware of our responsibility for your safety, and that of your customers.
Tickets which have already been purchased remain valid.
We look forward to welcoming you for the new date with us at the exhibition centre in Düsseldorf.
Thank you for your support and trust!
Your Messe Düsseldorf Team
