Bernd Fritzges

The more complex the challenge, the simpler the solution must be!

Bernd Fritzges, Chairman of the Board of VDVO, is one of the leading thought leaders in the German event industry. As managing partner of eOrbit GmbH, he is setting standards in the digitalization of event processes. With inspiring keynotes, he combines practical experience with strategic foresight. His entrepreneurial career is characterized by courage, a strong will for shaping, and industry knowledge. Book Bernd Fritzges for your business event to effectively shape change and innovation.

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Management, Leadership & Change

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Shaping Change: Bernd Fritzges Inspires the Event Industry

Bernd Fritzges is one of the most influential voices in the German event industry. As Chairman of the Board of the VDVO – the Association of Event Organizers – he stands for innovation, quality, and responsibility like no other. His expertise: transforming event formats in the age of digital platform economies.

Current Projects: Thought Leader, Entrepreneur, and Industry Voice

As Managing Partner of eOrbit GmbH, Bernd Fritzges develops tailored solutions for the conference hotel sector and helps companies digitize their event processes. With initiatives like the WerteEvent and the WerteKodex (Code of Ethics) for the event industry, he has set new standards for responsibility, ethics, and quality. His keynotes combine real-world insight with strategic foresight – inspiring, relatable, and highly actionable.

From Hospitality to Industry Leader: His Career at a Glance

At just 18, Bernd Fritzges took on responsibility in his family’s midsize business and developed one of the largest event venues in the Berlin region. Through roles in trade shows, congresses, and conference management – including as Managing Director of Intergerma – he built a unique network and rose to become a leading voice in the event scene. His journey reflects entrepreneurial courage, a drive to shape the industry, and deep insider knowledge.

Why Bernd Fritzges Is the Right Choice for Your Business Event

  • Visionary for the digital transformation of the event and meeting industry
  • Entrepreneur with hands-on experience in hospitality and event management
  • Inspiring keynotes with actionable best practices
  • Passionate advocate for values, ethics, and social responsibility
  • Perfect fit for events focused on transformation, leadership & client relations

Book Bernd Fritzges now – and shape change with real impact!

Topics

Working at home - celebrating in the office

  • What influence do the changes in the world of work have on meetings and events?
  • he global coronavirus pandemic has greatly accelerated the transformation of the workplace, which began long ago, with the use of the home office often forced upon us
  • Why meetings and events are more important than ever right now and how the hybridization of events is being mastered


Future events - the future of your event formats

  • How to integrate the megatrends of the event industry into your event design, arouse curiosity and inspire participants
  • How to find the right mix of digital tools and personal communication and interaction and achieve measurably more success
  • How you can successfully use the Walt Disney strategy, brown bag sessions and open space formats for your events

 

Future digital Economy - The future of the portal economy

  • What you can learn from the event industry for your business
  • How to master the challenges of digitalization in your industry in order to remain relevant and competitive tomorrow
  • Why the mechanisms of Amazon & Co. are also crucial for the evolution of your company
  • What role do AI and machine learning play in this?


Further topics:

 

Future Trends - The future of event purchasing

What we can learn from consumers' online behavior for the B2B sector of the event industry
How to find platforms that map all the relevant information of a customer journey and make your organization significantly easier
How to initiate a change process that optimizes your event planning and makes it fit for the future
Welcome to the Jungle
Meeting & Event - Online distribution

Culture as a success factor - Why event planners and customers love special locations

Back to the future
Outlook on the strategic purchasing of tomorrow

References & Press

  • Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin (ITB)
  • Ringhotels
  • BWH Hotel Group
  • Accor Hotels
  • CISCO Systems
  • Weframe AG
  • Jochen Schweizer mydays Group
  • dfv (Deutscher Fachverlag)
  • boerding Messe
  • CVENT
  • IDeaS
  • Hotelverband Deutschland (IHA)
  • HSMA DEUTSCHLAND
  • degefest
  • Verband der Veranstaltungsorganisatoren (VDVO)
  • Conference Group
  • sellysolutions Servicegesellschaft mbH
  • Jena Convention Bureau
  • Congress Tourismus Würzburg
  • Schweiz Tourismus
  • Location Award

Further references will be sent personally on request.

 

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