Industry is turning to mass-production of individualised products, flexibility in the workplace is increasing and consumers are playing an ever more active role – the individualisation megatrend is changing the world.

Norbert Bargmann, Managing Director of Messe München GmbH and responsible for ICM, explains why the centre continues to enjoy an outstanding position on the international congress and event market– despite the depressed economic climate in 2009.

Two glittering social functions at ICM Munich delighted prominent guests from the worlds of politics and business, art and culture in 2009 – the Kaiserball and Juwelenball.

Massive turnout at ICM in Munich – on 13 December 2008, 1,376 girls attended a casting with Heidi Klum and jury for the ProSieben TV show “Germany’s next Topmodel – by Heidi Klum”.

The training opportunities at ICM are as varied as the events we hold – a glimpse behind the scenes at training opportunities geared to the future.

From revolving stages through multimedia animation to special effects –specialists from Neumann&Müller event systems bring ideas to life at the ICM.

Need an interesting hotel for your guests or that special venue for your evening event? Here we present a pick of the best in Munich, hand in hand with ICM.