The Full Form of GCB is German Convention Bureau.

The GCB German Convention Bureau represents Germany as a leading sustainable destination in the world for meetings and conventions. It supports its members and partners in national and international marketing of their products and services as well as providing wider support for the sector.

The Administrative Council consists of 12 voluntary members. The three Strategic Partners of the German Convention Bureau (German National Tourist Board, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, German Rail) each hold a permanent seat. The other nine members are elected for a period of three years by the general meeting.

Germany is the number one conference and congress destination in Europe and comes second worldwide behind the USA. To secure this position and improve on it, is among the GCB’s core tasks. Conferences, congresses and events are platforms for exchanging experiences and ideas. They promote innovation and know-how transfer and contribute to international understanding which is a key concern for the GCB. It is our aim to further the exchange of experiences and ideas as well as promote conferences and congresses with the forum that we provide for the industry.