The Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH is the owner and operator of the exhibition center Neue Messe Friedrichshafen, which is one of the largest and most modern exhibition center in Baden-Württemberg is.1950 was placed with the International Bodensee-Messe (IBO), the foundation stone of the Messe Friedrichshafen. At that time found this place on a school campus. In 1954 the fair moved to a larger site on the western Riedlepark 1968 follows the second parade on a site on the Meistershofener road. There it was extended several times until it was slowed in their growth by the inner-city location. Finally, in 2002 the company moves to the newly built large fairgrounds "Neue Messe" north of the city. Also, this has now been extended already by four other halls. In addition to the spacious outdoor area of 4,500 sq m exhibition lake, 12 exhibition halls, meeting and conference rooms of the exhibition center also offers two large foyers. A separate use for various events without any problems.