ICC Berlin

The ICC Berlin:
A World-Famous Landmark

Welcome to the International Congress Centre Berlin (ICC Berlin) - an icon of modern architecture and a milestone in European congress history. With an impressive capacity of 14,500 seats in 80 versatile rooms, the ICC Berlin offers space for events of all kinds - from international congresses to cultural highlights. The architectural jewel that once attracted guests from all over the world and shaped Berlin as a city of encounters has been resting since 2014. Now there is an opportunity to redesign this world-famous landmark. As part of a conceptual process, innovative investors are being sought to bring new life to the ICC Berlin with a visionary concept. It's not just about a building - it's about a new centre in the heart of the continent that stands for culture, art, the creative industries, innovation and technology and will shape Berlin on its way to becoming the number one innovation location in Europe.

STATEMENTS

Franziska Giffey

Mayor of Berlin & Senator for Economic Affairs,
Energy and Public Enterprises
"The ICC is an iconic part of Berlin, and we aspire to bring it back to life. With your ideas and commitment, we aim to turn it into a lively hub where innovation, creativity, and culture can thrive again. Berlin's economy is growing, and we need more places like this on our path to become Europe's leading centre for innovation.“

Stephan Schwarz

ICC Ambassador
"The ICC is a building of unparalleled impact in Berlin, with enormous potential as a dynamic venue for conferences and events. Your concept for the ICC will have lasting value here - a worthwhile investment."

THE FUTURE OF THE ICC

The future ICC Berlin is set to become a vibrant centre for art, culture, the creative industries, innovation and technology. Inspire Berlin, Inspire the World: We are looking for the best and most sustainable ideas that fully utilise the potential of this unique building and shine far beyond Berlin. The ICC should once again be a lively meeting place and open to the general public. A place that inspires and a place where the world meets. In addition to the ICC building itself with its wide variety of rooms and working environments, the tender includes an adjacent car park and the ICC multi-storey car park - both of which can be redeveloped or further developed as part of a concept. The concept procedure envisages that investors will independently refurbish the ICC for the realisation of their concept and put it into operation - a project that is to be realised in the form of a 99-year leasehold contract. The reopening of the ICC not only symbolises the return of an architectural masterpiece, but also the creation of a future-oriented location that will become a global symbol of creativity and innovation.

Press Release - September 10th 2025
Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprisese

FIRST PHASE OF THE CONCEPT PROCESS FOR THE ICC BERLIN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED

The first phase of the international concept process for the International Congress Centre (ICC) Berlin has been successfully completed. Interested investors had until 29 July 2025 to submit an application to participate in the competition for the future development of the ICC Berlin via the State of Berlin's procurement platform. They had to meet a number of eligibility criteria and demonstrate that they met the minimum requirements. The applications received were reviewed by BIM Berliner Immobilienmanagement GmbH (BIM). This review was completed successfully, meaning that the concept procedure can now move on to the next phase – the dialogue phase – with suitable bidders.

Due to confidentiality obligations resulting from the Concession Award Regulation, no information can be provided on the applications received.

On 10 September 2025, the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises will hold a kick-off event with the jury and the competition experts. The dialogue phase is expected to last until the beginning of May 2026. During this phase, the bidders' detailed concepts will be developed in consultation with the jury. In the subsequent third phase, the bidders will be asked to submit a final offer for their concept. The aim is to make an award decision in the summer of 2026. An associated leasehold agreement will be submitted to the House of Representatives for approval.

Tender process

Contact for the tender process:
BIM Berliner Immobilienmanagement GmbH
Questions on the concept procedure are to be submitted exclusively under the present procurement procedure on the procurement platform of the State of Berlin.

Procurement Documents