submitted by Westfalenhalle
translated by Exhibit City News
Dortmund – As of January 1, 2025, Rainer Schüler is the new Head of Department at Westfalenhalle GmbH. In this role, he will oversee the strategic direction and operational management of the historic Dortmund event venue.
Experienced Industry Leader
Schüler has an extensive background in the events industry:
- Senior Venue Manager at EURO 2024 GmbH, where he managed major international events.
- Founder & CEO of Venue Planner, developing event planning software solutions.
- General Manager of Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi.
- Spokesperson for the Düsseldorf Hall Family.
With expertise in event management, stadium planning, and security, Schüler aims to drive innovation at Westfalenhalle.
Schüler’s Vision: “I am excited to develop Westfalenhalle further and introduce fresh ideas for the future. As event concepts evolve, I want to help position Westfalenhalle as one of Germany’s top venues.”
His leadership will ensure the digital transformation of event planning while delivering memorable experiences for organizers and visitors.
Sabine Loos, CEO of Westfalenhallen Group, emphasized: “With Schüler, we have a leader who shares our vision for innovation while respecting the rich history of Westfalenhalle. In our 100th anniversary year, it is crucial to honor our past while embracing the future.”
100 Years of Westfalenhalle: “Always a Great Show!”
Westfalenhalle celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025. Since opening in 1925, the venue has hosted up to 16,000 visitors per event, with legendary acoustics and architecture.
To mark the occasion, Herbert Grönemeyer will perform a special acoustic concert series titled “Mittendrin – Akustisch”. The five concerts will feature newly arranged unplugged versions of his songs, accompanied by a band and orchestra.
Concert Dates:
- September 2, 2025
- September 4, 2025
- September 5, 2025
- September 7, 2025
- September 8, 2025
“For 100 years, Westfalenhalle has been a home for stars and a venue where history is made. Millions of visitors have unforgettable memories here. Having Herbert Grönemeyer headline this anniversary is an incredible honor,” said Sabine Loos.
Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe: A Leading Event Hub
Each year, Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe organizes over 1,000 events, attracting 1.7 million visitors. The group hosts major trade fairs like:
- JAGD & HUND
- InterTabac & InterSupply
- BOE INTERNATIONAL
- CREATIVA
Westfalenhallen is a top German venue for trade fairs, offering:
- 9 exhibition halls
- A congress center
- Westfalenhalle arena
- Conference hotel & restaurants
With easy transport links (highways, rail, and international airports), Westfalenhalle continues to be a premier event destination in Europe.
For more updates, visit: 🔗 Westfalenhallen Website
