ICC Berlin

The ICC Berlin:
World-Famous Landmark

Welcome to the International Congress Centre Berlin (ICC Berlin) - an icon of modern architecture and a milestone in European congress history. With an impressive capacity of 14,500 seats in 80 versatile rooms, the ICC Berlin offers space for events of all kinds - from international congresses to cultural highlights. The architectural jewel that once attracted guests from all over the world and shaped Berlin as a city of encounters has been resting since 2014. Now there is an opportunity to redesign this world-famous landmark. In autumn 2023, the Berlin Senate and the Berlin House of Representatives agreed to allow the ICC to be reused by private investors as part of a concept-based procurement procedure. On 25 November 2024, the Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises officially launched the competitive concept award procedure, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The competition for participation was successfully completed and evaluated in September 2026 and a concept of use is now being negotiated with a suitable consortium as part of the ongoing process. The aim of the concept award procedure is to find investors who are committed to bringing the ICC back to life and making it accessible to the public. It's not just about a building - it's about a new centre in the heart of the continent that stands for culture, art, the creative industries, innovation and technology and will shape Berlin on its way to becoming the number one innovation location in Europe.

STATEMENTS

Franziska Giffey

Mayor of Berlin & Senator for Economic Affairs,
Energy and Public Enterprises
"The ICC is an iconic part of Berlin, and we aspire to bring it back to life. With your ideas and commitment, we aim to turn it into a lively hub where innovation, creativity, and culture can thrive again. Berlin's economy is growing, and we need more places like this on our path to become Europe's leading centre for innovation.“

Stephan Schwarz

ICC Ambassador
"The ICC is a building of unparalleled impact in Berlin, with enormous potential as a dynamic venue for conferences and events. Your concept for the ICC will have lasting value here - a worthwhile investment."

THE FUTURE OF THE ICC

The future ICC Berlin is set to become a vibrant centre for art, culture, the creative industries, innovation and technology. Inspire Berlin, Inspire the World: We are looking for the best and most sustainable ideas that fully utilise the potential of this unique building and shine far beyond Berlin. The ICC should once again be a lively meeting place and open to the general public. A place that inspires and a place where the world meets. In addition to the ICC building itself with its wide variety of rooms and working environments, the tender includes an adjacent car park and the ICC multi-storey car park - both of which can be redeveloped or further developed as part of a concept. The concept procedure envisages that investors will independently refurbish the ICC for the realisation of their concept and put it into operation - a project that is to be realised in the form of a 99-year leasehold contract. The reopening of the ICC not only symbolises the return of an architectural masterpiece, but also the creation of a future-oriented location that will become a global symbol of creativity and innovation.

Press Release - October 8th 2025
Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprisese

The ICC concept procedure will be continued with a consortium:

Following the successful completion of the participation phase in the concept competition for the International Congress Center (ICC) Berlin, the State of Berlin has decided to enter the dialogue phase with a consortium of several renowned companies. Until approximately the end of April 2026, the consortium will work in close collaboration with the jury to develop a comprehensive concept for the future use of the ICC Berlin. A recommendation for the contract award is expected to be made in July 2026.

The consortium brings together companies from the fields of construction, architecture, project development, and building technology — all with strong links to Berlin. It fulfilled all eligibility criteria and minimum requirements set out in the participation competition. With its combined expertise, the consortium has the experience required to redevelop a complex building such as the ICC — taking into account heritage protection and pollutant remediation — and to prepare it for a sustainable future. The proposed concept will be guided by the key themes of art, culture, the creative industries, innovation, technology, and the congress and events sector.

Tender process

Contact for the tender process:
BIM Berliner Immobilienmanagement GmbH
Questions on the concept procedure are to be submitted exclusively under the present procurement procedure on the procurement platform of the State of Berlin.

Procurement Documents