Social Programme

Welcome reception

Tuesday, 04 June 2024
17.30 -19.00
Exhibition hall 2

We welcome you to a cosy get-together at the Exhibition hall 2.

Over refreshing drinks and snacks, you will have a chance to share ideas and make contacts.

This evening gives you the opportunity to get to know or reacquaint yourself with customers, speakers and other exhibitors in an informal setting.

Congress Party “Oktoberfest”

Thursday, 06 June 2024
19.00 – 1.00
KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo Leipzig
Price: 120,00 EUR (incl. 19% VAT)

A uniquely German experience “Oktoberfest”

The popular congress party as an Oktoberfest: hearty Bavarian specialties, freshly tapped beer and hearty live music. Look forward to an enjoyable and entertaining evening in the unique KONGRESSHALLE am Zoo and see for yourself the historical architecture combined with modern elements.Good entertainment is guaranteed!

In the heart of the city of Leipzig, we welcome you with traditional Oktoberfest music. The Sonic Superband brings the unique atmosphere of the Munich Oktoberfest to us in the hall with powerful live music.  Together with our DJs, the band creates a rousing party atmosphere.

You can enjoy our hearty German cuisine with typical Bavarian delicacies and try different types of beer. Freshly tapped and from the bottle, you will experience the fine art of brewing beer.

Leipzig Zoo opens its doors exclusively for you. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and explore the most species-rich zoo in Europe. You will get an exclusive evening insight into the animal world.

Let us delight you with the stunning atmosphere of the Kongresshalle am Zoo! We take care of your culinary, visually and musically well-being. Join us at the Oktoberfest Party on Thursday, 06 June 2024 at 7:00 p.m..

Sightseeing tour on a motorboat

Tuesday, 04 June 2024
13.00
Meeting point: Stadthafen Leipzig, Schreberstraße 20, 04109 Leipzig
Price: 16,00 EUR (incl. 19% VAT)

Enjoy a relaxing tour through the various canals in the heart of Leipzig.

On this guided tour, you will sail along Leipzig’s winding canals and admire the city views from the water.  You’ll see Leipzig’s history unfold as you pass important parts of the city. Climb on board for a 70-minute motorboat tour along Leipzig’s waterways. Your tour starts at
Leipzig’s picturesque city harbour of Leipzig with its famous beach bar. Relax on board a motorboat as you take a sightseeing tour of Leipzig’s historical and modern sights along the waterways.

Sightseeing tour & guided city tour - SOLD OUT

Wednesday, 05 June 2024
17.00
Meeting point: Entrance CCL
Price: 25,00 EUR (incl. 19% VAT)

You board a bus to visit the sights outside the city ring road.

You pass the Schiller House, a modest farmhouse where Friedrich Schiller lived for a few months in 1785 and worked on the “Ode to Joy”.

You make your way to the Waldstraßen Quarter and pass the constantly-changing Plagwitz district with its canals, galleries and lofts. 

You enjoy the green spaces and villas as you pass through the music district.

Passing the Federal Administrative Court, you end your bus tour in Leipzig’s Old Town and begin your walking adventure though the city center.

Brewery Tour - the secrets of brewing beer

Wednesday, 05 June 2024
17.00
Meeting point: Entrance CCL
18,00 EUR (incl. 19% VAT)

Experience traditional craft and modern technology.

The Sternburg brewery tour takes you through all departments of the brewery: brewhouse, fermenting cellar and bottling.

The tour begins and ends in the Sternburg Fan Meeting Room. There you will learn a lot about the history of the Sternburg Brewery and at the end a gift from the Sternburg Brewery is waiting for you!

Porsche Factory tour – A look behind the scenes at the Porsche Factory

Meeting point: Entrance CCL

Factory Tour

You can find out how a Porsche is made, right up close. On the factory tour, you can experience the production of the Porsche Panamera and Porsche Macan in a live setting. During a tour of the Porsche Experience Centre, you can also visit the exhibition of current and historic vehicles and get a spectacular 360° view of the Porsche site.

Price Factory Tour: 45,00 EUR (incl. 19% VAT)

Note: The price includes the bus transfer to the Porsche Factory and the factory tour.

The factory tour and a co-pilot drive:

You can enjoy the ultimate car racing experience in a Panamera Turbo. Climb into the passenger seat and a professional instructor will familiarize you with the car’s technical features. Several speedy and thrilling laps on Porsche Leipzig’s on-road circuit will enable you to enjoy the ultimate car-racing experience.

Price Factory Tour and Co-Pilot Event: 205,00 EUR (incl. 19% VAT)

The price includes the bus transfer to the Porsche Factory, the factory tour and the co-pilot drive.

Sightseeing Tour & guided wine tour with tasting

Saturday, 08 June 2024
8.30
Price: 89,00 EUR (incl. 19% VAT)

The price includes the bus transfer to Dresden, Wackerbarth Castle and back to Leipzig, the admission to the Royal Palace and the wine tasting. Lunch is not included.

You will receive all information about the meeting place separately by e-mail.

Discover Dresden and Wackerbarth Castle

During an entertaining short walking tour through the historical old town, the licensed guides bring Dresden´s past alive. Experience the fascinating buildings such as the Theatre Square with the Semper Opera House, the Dresden Zwinger, the Royal Palace and the Catholic Cathedral. After your independent lunch, the guided tour of the Royal Palace begins. The Green Vault presents the magnificent art treasures from one of the richest treasure chambers in Europe and the royal apartments of August the Strong. Before we leave Dresden, you have the opportunity to explore the Church of our Lady on your own.

After a short drive, you will explore the world of Saxon wine and learn what sets Saxony apart from other wine regions.  During the guided tour through the wine cellar of Wackerbarth Castle you will learn how excellent wines are created in harmony with nature in the vineyard and in the cellar. Experience the elegance and finesse of the wines during a tasting.

All tours have a limited ticket contingent

Registration requested as soon as possible!