KÖLNDÜSSELDORF - The Meetropolis, a collaboration between the Cologne Convention Bureau and the convention bureau DÜSSELDORF, is the contact point for event planners in the neighbouring conference destinations of Cologne and Düsseldorf. The hospitable Meetropolis offers over 300 conference and event locations in the two Rhine metropolises.

Organisers from international associations who wish to arrange an event in the region on the Rhine benefit from the synergies of two convention bureaus – from bundled expertise and years of experience in the events business.

Strong industry ties

The conference region contains 24 universities and a wide number of associated research centres with strong industry ties. The Meetropolis's excellent scientific and research net-work can deliver participants and speakers for the conference themes. In order to net-work theory and practice, as part of the conference framework numerous educational and research facilities are exclusively and theme-specifically open for viewing. As an industrial, commercial, media and service location in one of Germany's leading economic centres, proximity to German and international companies offers inspiration, audiences and valuable multipliers.

If international associations are interested in holding their conferences in the Meetropolis, the team will help with the production of bid books and official conference applications. Naturally, the Meetropolis team will source suitable locations for the conference and its side events, and handle all travel arrangements for the participants.

After conference hours: many experiences to choose from

The Meetropolis offers many experiences, with guided city tours informing visitors about the Meetropolis's history. In the form of a Rhine cruise or crime thriller tour, they will turn conferences into a unique experience. In addition, the picturesque alleys of the historical old towns and modern areas such as the Medienhafen and the Rheinauhafen harbours will also tempt visitors to go sightseeing on their own initiative. Conference visitors can also enjoy a healthy dose of retail therapy on shopping streets such as Düsseldorf's magnificent Königsallee and lively Hohe Strasse in Cologne.