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General information

  • What is LEaT?

    LEaT stands for “Live, Entertainment and Technology” and is aimed at all players in the entertainment industry. The hub brings together technologies and services from the event sector, both from the live and install markets. LEaT sees itself as an overarching industry platform which, with its four complementary pillars LEaT con, LEaT X, LEaT academy and LEaT Jobs, sustainably strengthens cohesion, exchange and networking in the industry.

    LEaT is from the industry and for the industry.

  • What is LEaT con?

    LEaT con, the new convention for entertainment technologies for events and install solutions from October 14 to 16, 2025 in Halls A1 and A4 at Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC), is different. It deliberately breaks away from the classic trade fair concept and offers an innovative event experience with a combination of exhibition and convention. Unlike traditional trade fairs, LEaT con complements product presentations with comprehensive information for visitors as well as the increasingly important exchange between the various industry participants on overarching topics, all in one space. This creates a unique mix of exhibition and customer experience that will inspire the audience of the new convention for entertainment technologies for events and install solutions and sustainably support and promote the community spirit of the industry.

  • What is Studioszene?

    Studioszene is the community event for audio engineers, producers and home recorders and will take place together with LEaT con from October 14 to 16, 2025 at Messe Hamburg (Hall A1&A4). In master classes and workshops, audio industry professionals will show how recording, mixing & mastering and producing skills can be taken to the next level. The top audio brands will also be presenting their exciting gear for you to try out!

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  • What is AV con?

    AVcon takes place as part of LEaT con from October 14 to 16, 2025 and complements it with its own exhibition area and lecture stages. The focus here is on hardware and software solutions in modern working environments and media installations for companies, institutions and the education sector.

    In addition to presentations on the topics that move the AV industry, the exhibition area offers the opportunity to network with solution providers and gain an overview of suitable tools.

    AVcon was already part of LEaT con in the last two years under the name “Human X Work Conference”.

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  • What is LEaT X?

    LEaT X is the pre-season event for the event industry. This is where new products of the year in German-speaking countries can be viewed and tried out for the first time. Product experts will be on hand to answer all product-related questions from users and investors. The focus is on the new products and their possibilities – paired with the typical LEaT space for networking and exchanging ideas. LEaT X South took place together with CiNEC from February 28 to 29, 2024 in Munich.

    The last LEaT X will take place from March 19 to 20, 2025 at Ofenwerk Nuremberg.

  • What is The AVard?

    The AVard is the ProAV Award in Germany and honors the best projects and products as well as companies and minds in the industry. Pioneering B2B products and solutions deserve a big stage. Just like the people who develop and sell them. The AVard puts the drivers of the AV industry in the spotlight and is the platform for first-class networking.

  • Who organizes all these events?

    The organizer of LEaT con, LEaT X, Studioszene, AVcon and AVard is Ebner Media Group GmbH und Co. KG.

  • What is LEaT academy?

    The LEaT academy provides the industry with knowledge throughout the year and promotes the exchange of information. It covers the current demand for new information, be it through product presentations, training courses, conferences on specific specialist topics, roundtables on current industry focal points, etc.

  • What is LEaT jobs?

    The entertainment industry’s new job market addresses the issue of a shortage of young talent and skilled workers. Thanks to the merger of the specialist brands PRODUCTION PARTNER, EVENT PARTNER and FILM & TV KAMERA, LEaT Jobs is the perfect environment for job advertisements in the event, event technology, film production and entertainment sectors.

    Learn more!

For exhibitors

LEaT con 25 | Studioszene 25 | AV con 25

  • Why should I become an exhibitor at LEaT con?

    From October 14 to 16, the entertainment industry will meet in Hamburg. The event will once again offer plenty of space for exchanging ideas, networking and further training. Take advantage of this opportunity and be there when the key players come together for the industry’s networking event of the year.

    The successful kick-off event in October 2022 and the positive feedback from the industry have helped to more than double the number of exhibitors in 2023!

    Prices start from just €469 per square meter. Secure your stand at LEaT con 25 now!

    become an exhibitor now
  • What services are included in my stand?

    These services are already included when you book your stand:

    • Floor space
    • System stand incl. full-surface printing according to customer specifications
    • All Inclusive Catering-Pauschale
    • 1 Free ticket for visitors per m² stand area
    • Lighting
    • Carpet
    • Stand cleaning
    • 3kW power supply line with Schuko incl. consumption
    • Environmental contribution
    • free media package, marketing & communication

     

  • Which exhibitor groups are interested in LEaT con?

    Below you will find an excerpt of the relevant exhibitor groups:

    • Light: Light, laser, special effects, accessories
    • Audio: Audio networks & infrastructure, PA systems, microphones, sound technology, communication and conference technology, headphones, accessories
    • Video: Streaming technology, LED/display, projection & mapping, media technology, media control system software
    • Stage construction & set: Stages & technology, trusses, motors & controls, special effects, accessories
    • Event technology: Engagement tools, event platforms, participant management, interaction tools, gamification, security technology
  • How can I get involved in the program as an exhibitor?

    Exhibitors have the opportunity to inspire potential users with an exciting program item at the Speakers Corner and thus also increase their visibility. Here, everything revolves around valuable content that will help visitors and the industry as a whole. This benefits not only the trade fair guests, but ultimately also all exhibitors.

  • How many visitors and which visitor target groups are expected at LEaT con?

    Die LEaT con hat einen internationalen Anspruch. The organizers are currently expecting around 8,000 guests over the course of the entire event.

    This is the target visitor group for LEaT con:

    • Operators of amusement parks/resorts
    • Set designers
    • Caterers and restaurants
    • Distributors and dealers
    • Dry Hire / Rental
    • Event agencies and planners
    • Places of worship
    • Cruise industry
    • Lightdesigner
    • Media planners, designers, technicians
    • Museum, Opera, Theater
    • Planer & Architects
    • Stadiums and arenas
    • Streaming providers/studios
    • System integration
    • Technical planner:inside Audio/ Light/ Video
    • Sound technicians

     

    This is the visitor target group of the Studioszene:

    • Audio Engineers
    • Home-Recorder
    • Producer

     

    This is the visitor target group of the AV con:

    • (AV-/IT-)-integrators
    • (AV-/IT-/TK-) Specialist planning
    • IT decision-makers / purchasers
    • Office Manager
    • System houses
    • System integration
    • Telecommunications provider
    • Workplace Design & Facility Manager

For Visitors

LEaT con 25 | Studioszene 25 | AV con 25

  • When do the events take place?

    The event times for LEaT con 25, which also includes the Studio Scene and AV con, are

    Tuesday, October 14, 2024 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
    Wednesday, October 15, 2024 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
    Thursday, October 16, 2024 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

  • Directions and parking

    Hamburg Messe und Congress, Hall B6

    Address:
    Hamburg Messe
    Exhibition center entrance
    Rentzelstrasse 1
    20357 Hamburg

    Detailed information on how to get there, parking options and the Deutsche Bahn event ticket can be found here.

    Arrival
  • Overnight accommodation

    Here you will find a list of all the surrounding hotels.

    Hotels
  • Exhibition: Which companies and industry participants can I meet as an exhibitor at LEaT con, Studioszene and AV con?

    The list of all exhibitors who will be represented at LEaT con 25 (including Studioszene and AVcon) can be found here.

    Exhibitor
  • Is there an evening event?

    To be announced!

  • Have you thought about sustainability and major events?

    The topic of sustainability is very important to us. Our official sustainability partner NIYU advises and supports us in making LEaT con (including Studio Scene and Human X Work Conference) more sustainable.

    Thanks to our system stands, exhibitors do not have to hire their own stand builders, which not only saves time and planning effort, but also minimizes travel by stand builders and CO2 emissions. The system stands end up back in storage after the event and we thus minimize waste. We completely dispense with carpeting in the aisles. Because even recyclable carpet, which is laid out for three days, has to be produced first. We explicitly refrain from using plastic/cardboard tableware for our catering services.

  • What ticket categories are there and where can I get a ticket?

    The LEaT con 25 can be visited with a BASIC ticket or a NEW GEN ticket.

    Admission is only possible from the age of 16. Minors can only visit LEaT con if accompanied by a parent or guardian or as part of a school trip.

    BASIC Ticket:

    Entry and access

    • to exhibition
    • to the Main Stage and the Speakers Corner
    • to the Program of the Special Areas Studioszene and AVcon
    • to the exclusive Trainingsarea
    • to our LEaT Specials & Experiences
    • to the demo rooms
    • incl. Networking with exhibitors and Industry colleagues
    • incl. Drinks (without Food)

    NEW GEN Ticket

    Access and

    • all the advantages of the BASIC ticket
    • Discount on the ticket price for students, trainees and school pupils
  • Is there a press accreditation?

    Of course there are tickets for the press!

    To the accreditation
  • What program awaits me on site?

    This year’s LEaT con 25 offers you 120+ panels, lectures, workshops and more.

    With exciting program formats, forward-looking topics and an expansion of content in the areas of recording and AV integration, LEaT con 25 offers you everything you need for your knowledge advantage.

    The program