Press releases

Voices on Vertical Pro 2025

11/22/2025 |

Vertical Pro 2025 Reaffirms its Role as an Interdisciplinary Platform

11/22/2025 | Over 200 exhibiting companies, including 37 start-ups, showcase innovations and practical applications – International industry presence underscores Vertical Pro’s role as the leading platform for working at heights – Over 100 hours of live demonstrations, presentations and workshops generated strong interest among industry professionals

Innovations Up High: Vertical Pro 2025 Showcases The Industry's Future

11/20/2025 | Spotlight on innovations: Start-up area with 37 young businesses provides fresh impetus for the industry – From AI-powered systems to advanced rescue equipment: Enhancing safety across work and sports – On the horizon for 2026: Expanding the professional sector to include the topic of "Vertical work at height amid natural hazards"

Highlights of Vertical Pro 2025: Powerful Voices and Innovative Impulses

10/09/2025 | Women at Height creates space for exchange and visibility – experts from climbing sports, rescue services and industrial climbing share experiences, knowledge and inspiration – The sports sector contributes insights on safety, leadership and inclusion – with fresh perspectives from both practice and research

Fresh Momentum: Vertical Pro Brings Sport and Professional Sectors Closer Together

08/27/2025 | "Women at Height" networking format now on both show days – New hall layout: placed along the A-axis with centrally located Demo + Test area – Expanded high-rope course for realistic rescue simulations

German Alpine Association and Messe Friedrichshafen renew partnership

12/10/2024 | Successful format Halls & Walls as annual industry gathering for the international climbing hall community continues in Friedrichshafen - German Alpine Association (DAV) as an important partner for a top-class program relating to climbing hall operations

VOICES ON VERTICAL PRO 2024

11/23/2024 |

Vertical Pro – a Powerful Platform for the Industry and Scene

11/23/2024 | Positive mood: more visitors and exhibitors with increased hall space – 2,618 visitors at the international climbing trade fair despite the onset of winter New "Women at height" networking event and Future Wall special area are well-received – New "Women at height" networking event and Future Wall special area are well-received

Vertical Pro Presents Innovations and High Tech at Height

11/21/2024 | Exhibitor numbers top previous year, larger stand areas and expansion to three halls – From safety devices to the world's smallest climbing wall: Vertical Pro shows trends around climbing and working at height – Future topic AI: Artificial intelligence for climbing halls

Scaling new heights: Vertical Pro is expanding

08/29/2024 | More exhibitors and larger booth footprints: Bigger venue including three halls and two Start-Up Areas

Vertical Pro attracts the climbing scene and high-altitude professionals to Friedrichshafen

11/25/2023 | Vertical Pro brings together 2,269 vertical heroes and heroines (2022: 2,103) from 38 nations on two days – Around 90 presentations, seminars and demonstrations convey expertise – event partners and audience are satisfied

Voices on VERTICAL PRO 2023

11/25/2023 |