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Developments and Perspectives for the Berlin Brandenburg Airport Region
The Berlin Airports region presented itself at Expo Real 2024 on the joint Berlin-Brandenburg stand (Hall B2 / Stand 420). As part of the trade fair, the region's developments and location advantages were presented to an international audience of investors, companies and decision-makers.
Panel discussion 'What makes Brandenburg a winning region?
One of the highlights of the trade fair was the panel discussion 'What makes Brandenburg a winning region? Jan-Alexander Ernst, team leader for location development at the Brandenburg Economic Development Board (WFBB) and the Airport Region Team (ART), joined other political and business representatives to present the region's key issues. Topics included economic development around BER Airport and the benefits of cooperation between Berlin and Brandenburg.
Close cooperation and business support
ART's role as a point of contact for companies wishing to locate or expand in the region was highlighted. The team's tasks include advising on the search for a location, assisting in the search for skilled workers and arranging business contacts. The team also provides information on funding opportunities and growth industries in the region.
Locational advantages of the Berlin Brandenburg Airport Region
The Airport Region extends from the centre of Berlin to BER Airport and the surrounding area. It offers companies access to a well-developed infrastructure and a variety of business parks. The region is of particular interest to companies wishing to benefit from its proximity to the airport. In addition, there is a high research density with numerous universities and research institutes, as well as a large pool of qualified specialists.
Key industries and international networking
The region's key industries, such as transport, mobility and logistics, healthcare and life sciences, as well as ICT, media and creative industries, were also discussed at the trade fair. Proximity to the Tesla Gigafactory and other technology companies and research institutions in the region was cited as a key advantage. In addition, the Berlin-Brandenburg airport region has close links to international markets such as the USA, Canada and Asia, which is of particular interest to globally oriented companies.
BER Airport as a driving force
BER Airport was presented as an important economic factor in the region. Since its opening, large areas have been developed for commercial settlements, contributing to the economic development of the surrounding area. BER is also strengthening its role as a transport hub with new and expanded flight connections.
Cooperation and networks
Another focus of the discussions was regional cooperation. The 'Airport Region Brand Alliance' network initiated by ART includes numerous partners and supports the networking of project developers, politicians and public institutions. The aim is to promote cooperation in the region and create synergies.
Further information on the economic development of growth sectors in the region and on business and technology support for companies, investors and scientific institutions is available from