WAN-IFRA, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers, will hold its annual exhibition of media technology in Berlin, from 7 to 9 October 2013, at Messe Berlin fairgrounds, following this year’s event in Madrid, Spain.

It is the first time that IFRA Expo, the largest global trade exhibition for the news publishing and media industry, will take place in the German capital.

“Berlin is an exciting city, and highly attractive for international visitors,” said Michael Heipel, WAN-IFRA Executive Director Marketing and Event Management. “The German capital has become a hub for media, and it boasts a creative scene for music, arts and everything digital. The city is home to influential publishing houses, and its superb infrastructure and affordable hotel rates make it an ideal venue for IFRA Expo.”

Dr. Christian Göke, COO of Messe Berlin, said: “We are delighted that the largest global trade fair for the news publishing and media industry will be taking place on our exhibition grounds next year. For the first time publishers and suppliers will be gathered on the grounds next to the Radio Tower in Berlin. Exhibitors and trade visitors attending IFRA Expo in Berlin will find excellent opportunities to successfully establish and realise new business contacts.”

IFRA Expo 2012 will take place in Madrid  from 29 to 31 October, under the motto “New Markets, New Audiences”. In parallel to IFRA Expo, a comprehensive supporting program will be offered by WAN-IFRA, including Focus Sessions on “The Power of Print” as well as the 5th International E-Reading and Tablet Conference. More information can be found at www.wan-ifra.org/ifraexpo2012 (Madrid) and www.wan-ifra.org/ifraexpo2013 (Berlin).

Suppliers to the news publishing industry are invited to contact Mandy Hay, mandy.hay@wan-ifra.org to book a presence at IFRA Expo 2012 and/or 2013.

WAN-IFRA, based in Paris, France, and Darmstadt, Germany, with subsidiaries in Singapore, India, Spain, France and Sweden, is the global organisation of the world’s newspapers and news publishers. It represents more than 18,000 publications, 15,000 online sites and over 3,000 companies in more than 120 countries. Its core mission is to defend and promote press freedom, quality journalism and editorial integrity and the development of prosperous businesses.

Inquiries to: Larry Kilman, Deputy CEO and Executive Director of Communications and Public Affairs, WAN-IFRA, 96 bis, rue Beaubourg, 75003 Paris France. Tel: +33 1 47 42 85 07. Fax: +33 1 42 78 92 33. Mobile: +33 6 10 28 97 36. E-mail: larry.kilman@wan-ifra.org