Deutsche Messe, owner and operator of the Hannover Fairgrounds, is one of the world's largest and most active trade fair companies. Based in Hannover, Germany, Deutsche Messe employs a staff of 1,000 and -- with its eight international subsidiaries and global network of more than 60 representatives -- annually produces approximately 100 trade fairs and conferences that host 25,000 exhibiting companies, 2 million visitors, and 15,000 journalists from 100 countries.