Michi Frank Joins the Board of Directors of Bern Expo
Bernexpo AG looks back on a strong fiscal year 2025 in terms of operations: Operating revenue rose to CHF 56.5 million, more than 400 events took place on the grounds—and at the Annual General Meeting, Peter Stähli handed over the presidency to Pascal Jenny. Michi Frank is a new member of the Board of Directors.
Bernexpo Fiscal Year 2025: Second-Highest Revenue in the Company's History
Bernexpo AG closed the 2025 fiscal year with operating revenue of CHF 56.5 million—compared to CHF 43.0 million in the previous year, this represents the second-highest revenue in the company’s history. EBITDA rose to CHF 4.7 million (previous year: CHF 1.77 million). The Annual General Meeting on May 27, 2026, acknowledged the solid operating results and commended the successful completion of a comprehensive transformation and investment phase.
A key factor contributing to the results was the opening of the Festhalle, which, according to the company, has established itself in the market and is making a significant contribution to the increase in revenue. In total, more than 400 events took place on the premises, including more than 250 events in the Festhalle.
A Diverse Event Portfolio as a Growth Driver
The 2025 event portfolio ranged from public trade shows to conferences and corporate events to cultural events. Particularly notable were events such as the BEA, SwissSkills 2025, the MUV Festival, the ISC Boulder World Cup, the Suisse Caravan Salon, HeroFest, the Sustainable Switzerland Forum, the World Cheese Awards, and numerous concert evenings at the Festhalle.
According to the statement, the significant investments made in recent years are now giving way to a phase of profitability. The necessary resources and liquidity are in place. A key focus is also on efficient collaboration with local service providers as reliable partners.
Board of Directors Elections: Re-elections, New Elections, and Change in Leadership
At the general meeting, incumbent board members Sandra Banholzer and Sascha Zahnd were re-elected for another term. Michael Frank was newly elected to the board, bringing with him his extensive experience in association and infrastructure matters.
As announced a year earlier, Peter Stähli handed over the presidency to Pascal Jenny after three terms in office. The General Assembly thanked Peter Stähli for his many years of service and his influential role during a period of major transformation.
Outlook for 2026: Strong Bookings Confirm Strategy
Bernexpo is starting 2026 with a strong booking situation and numerous trade show, cultural, and convention highlights. According to the press release, the high volume of events in the corporate and convention sectors is ideally complemented by what has now become a robust concert portfolio. The ongoing development of new event formats is paying off, while established guest and in-house trade shows continue to form a solid foundation. The organization is focusing on improving efficiency, cost management, and new business.
