Specialist for the conference, congress and trade fair industry

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Fachwirt for the conference, congress and trade fair industry is a publicly recognized degree at the master's level , which was awarded after successfully completing industry- related commercial advancement training . The examination took place in front of the examination board of a Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), the exact qualification could vary in details depending on the IHK, nevertheless the specialists are mostly identical in terms of content. This advanced training occupation was replaced by the certified event specialist for whom a federal regulation of the Ministry of Education came into force on February 1, 2008 .

A specialist in the conference, congress and trade fair industry is qualified to independently carry out planning tasks in the event area. Specialists for the conference, congress and trade fair industry plan, control and monitor various types of events on the basis of technical, business and legal relationships.

requirements

  1. A successfully passed final examination in a recognized three-year commercial, administrative or hospitality training occupation and then at least two years of professional experience.
  2. A successfully completed university degree followed by at least one year of professional experience.
  3. At least six years of professional experience.

The professional practice had to have substantial and commercial (no voluntary work or internship) references to processes in companies in the event industry.

Content

There were the following exam subjects:

A. Interdisciplinary part
  • Economics and business basics
  • Corporate accounting and taxes
  • Operational organization
  • Human resource management
B. Subject-specific part
  • Industry-specific management
  • Markets and Marketing
  • Planning and implementation of events
  • Information, communication and event technology
  • Law

A written test was taken in each of these areas. This was followed by an oral technical discussion.

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