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Sustainability at it-sa Expo&Congress
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Cybersecurity creates security in a digital world – including critical infrastructures. At Europe's largest IT security trade fair, it-sa Expo&Congress, the industry can expect to find concentrated expertise and trends in services and products. This is where the industry's key players network to ensure a secure digital future that is as innovative, resource-efficient and gender-equitable as possible.

Our events are global platforms for sustainable innovation.
Peter Ottmann, CEO NürnbergMesse

Sustainability network at it-sa Expo&Congress

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Digital & on site

As a trade fair and congress, it-sa provides inspiration and expertise. Hardware and software in live demonstrations, training and consulting: a digital guide leads visitors through the offerings. Compared to the print catalogue, the app reduces the ecological footprint – as do the digital formats of the it-sa 365 digital platform, which enable virtual participation and exchange without travel.

Learn more about it-sa 365
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Promoting your talent

The future of IT security lies in the hands of young professionals. The it-sa Expo&Congress offers them guidance and insights into a wide range of careers in cybersecurity. In the forum programme, they learn about entry-level opportunities and potential employers. Start-ups present their innovations in pitches. In addition to investors, they can win the ATHENE Startup Award.

Learn more about our offer for Young Professionals
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Women in IT

Women in IT: a focus topic at the it-sa Expo&Congress. To promote gender equality in the cybersecurity community, it-sa has helped establish the German chapter of the European initiative ‘Women4Cyber’ by connecting strategic partners. It empowers women nationwide to seize career opportunities in IT security through a variety of educational programmes.

Learn more about Women4Cyber

Measures for responsible events

We are working to reduce the footprint of our service offerings. Among other things, we rely on reusable, modular aluminum trade fair stands, catering with local food, reusable tableware and a recycling system. With our EV charging stations, discounted train tickets and free public transport, we make climate-conscious travel easier.

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Travel and accommodation

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Stand construction

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Catering

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Energy

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Smart communication

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Recycling and Cleaning

Sustainability at NürnbergMesse

As the first trade fair company in Germany, we had our energy management certified to ISO 50001 back in 2014, and our environmental management is certified to ISO 14001. Our halls 3A and 3C have also been awarded DGNB Platinum status. Through measures such as our photovoltaic system with second-life battery storage and our recyclable ECO carpet, we make a measurable contribution to reducing our environmental impact. We document our measures each year in a voluntary sustainability report.

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Magazine: Our commitment to sustainability

In our first sustainability magazine, we offer a comprehensive look at our sustainability measures, milestones and our understanding of sustainability – from energy supply to recyclable carpets, from innovative logistics concepts to benefits for our employees.

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Tanja Rätsch
Executive Director Corporate Liaison & Sustainability