denkmal 2016
Leading European trade show for the care and preservation of ancient
monuments, restoration and renovation of old buildings
(November 10 to 12, 2016)
Leipzig, September 30, 2015
Start of the registration phase for the denkmal
UNESCO once again undertakes the patronage
Since its premiere in 1994 the denkmal has become established as the
international sector meeting place for the care and preservation of ancient
monuments, restoration and renovation of old buildings. From November 10
to 12, 2016 the leading European trade show under the auspices of the
UNESCO will already for the 12th time become the cross sector platform for
everything regarding the preservation of cultural heritage. With the
simultaneously held MUTEC, the international specialist trade show for
museum and exhibition technology, which in 2016 for the first time will be
organised by the Leipziger Messe, related topics will be addressed. Because
the preservation of historical artefacts, culture, art, nature and technology for
future generations is one of the core tasks of museums, archives and
libraries. As of immediately exhibitors can register for both trade shows and
until March 31, 2016 they can benefit from the early booking price.
The diversity of the preservation and restoration of historical monuments and the
challenges they are today subject to require wellfounded specialist knowledge,
comprehensive practical experience, knowledge of traditional handicraft and
restoration techniques, as well as the courage for innovations.
The denkmal has been involved in this since 1994 as the most important address in
Europe for the interdisciplinary exchange of experience. With a high quality in the
offerings and a top-class international specialist program, every two years the event
attracts thousands of visitors to the Leipzig trade fair facilities. In addition the
hallmarks of the leading European trade show are the pronounced professional
character, the extensive diversity of topics, as well as the bandwidth of the exhibitor
presentations with practical demonstrations, "live workshops" and action areas.
The UNESCO as patron has been supporting the denkmal since 1998 and will also
continue with this partnership in 2016. "The UNESCO is a long-term partner of the
denkmal and we are very happy about the renewed patronage. The cooperation
confirms the international significance of the denkmal for the care and preservation
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of historical monuments, restoration and renovation of old buildings", explains
Markus Geisenberger, managing director of the Leipziger Messe. "As leading
European trade show it forms an important interface between culture, free
enterprise, science and politics."
The national and international exhibitor enlistment for the denkmal 2016 started on
September 01. Numerous regular exhibitors have already registered. The Leipziger
Messe again expects first-class presentations and new exhibitors, which will enrich
the diversity of the offering. The specialist program with a wide spectrum of topics
on current developments and trends is also under preparation. Since 2004 the
specialist trade show Lehmbau extends the offering of the denkmal and functions as
popular meeting place for experts and all those interested in the tradition-rich
building material mud and brick.
MUTEC informs about museum and exhibition technology
Since 2010 exhibitors and visitors benefit from the MUTEC, the international
specialist trade show for museum and exhibition technology, which is held parallel to
the denkmal. As of 2016 the MUTEC will also be organised by the Leipziger Messe.
"Cultural heritage and objects of cultural value form the quintessence of both events.
This results in exciting synergy effects, but also clearly differentiated topic areas.
This diversity enriches both trade shows.“ said Kersten Bunke, who is responsible
as project director for the denkmal and the MUTEC.
Central topics of the specialist trade show are museum technology and equipment,
visitor services, media presentation, as well as museum infrastructure with topics
such as archiving, depot and digitalisation. With this wide offering the trade show is
directed towards operators of museums and collections, exhibition houses, galleries,
archives and libraries. A visit is also worthwhile for architecture offices, consultants
and museum restorators. The specialist program will address challenges in the
sector.
As of immediately the current exhibitor brochures are available on the Internet, as
well as the complete registration documents for the 12th denkmal and the MUTEC
2016. Further information under www.denkmal-leipzig.de and www.mutec.de.
About the denkmal
For the denkmal 2014, 434 exhibitors from 17 countries presented their products and
services. In the specialist programme more than 100 events were offered to the interested
public. For the 11th edition of the trade show there were more than 13,100 visitors. In
parallel to the denkmal the international specialist trade show for museum and exhibition
technology MUTEC will be held, as well as the specialist trade show for mud and brick
construction.
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About the MUTEC
Since 2010 the MUTEC takes place under one roof with the denkmal, the leading European
trade show for the care and preservation of historical monuments, restoration and renovation
of old buildings, and as of 2016 will be organised by the Leipziger Messe. In 2014, 55
exhibitors from 12 countries presented at the MUTEC, who together with the denkmal
attracted 13,100 visitors.
About the Leipziger Messe
The Leipziger Messe is counted amongst the ten leading German trade fair associations and
the top 50 worldwide. As one of the oldest trade show locations in the world, in 2015 it is
celebrating the anniversary "850 years Leipziger Messen“. The Leipziger Messe corporate
group conducts events in Leipzig and at various locations inland and abroad. With the five
subsidiary companies and the Congress Center Leipzig (CCL) the corporate group offers an
integrated event competence that is exemplary for the organisation of modern fairs,
congresses and events. Thanks to this offer in 2014 customers and visitors elected the
Leipziger Messe as the Service-Champion of the trade fair sector in Germany's largest
service ranking. The Leipzig fair facilities extend over an exhibition area of 111,300 m² and
an open air exhibition area of 70,000 m². Every year approximately 40 trade shows, roughly
100 congresses, numerous Corporate Business Events and other events take place with
more than 10,000 exhibitors and 1.2 million visitors from all over the world. As the first
German trade show company Leipzig has been certified according to Green Globe
standards. A guiding principle of the corporate activity is sustainability.
Contact for partners and customers
Kersten Bunke, project director denkmal and MUTEC
Telephone: +49 (0)3 41 / 678 80 90
Telefax: +49 (0)3 41 / 678 16 80 90
E-Mail: k.bunke@leipziger-messe.de
Contact person for the press
Felix Wisotzki, press spokesperson denkmal and MUTEC
Telephone: +49 (0)3 41 / 678 65 34
Telefax: +49 (0)3 41 / 678 16 65 34
E-Mail: f.wisotzki@leipziger-messe.de
On the Internet
http://www.denkmal-leipzig.de
http://www.mutec.de
http://www.leipziger-messe.de