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Trade fair moderation in Bern: from the BEA to the client day

Jasmin Wölke presents booth programmes, public fairs and in-house exhibitions in Bern, in German and in English. The trade fair host is based in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart and travels to Bern by train via Basel.

Jasmin Wölke presents booth programmes, public fairs and in-house exhibitions in Bern, in German and in English. The trade fair host is based in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart and travels to Bern by train via Basel.

A public fair means: everyone is invited

Bern's exhibition venue is BERNEXPO, and its best known format is the BEA, a large fair for the general public. The people in front of the booth are not buyers with appointment calendars but families, neighbours and the simply curious. A booth programme for this audience needs a different language than a trade appearance: no abbreviations, no product codes, but demonstrations worth watching, questions people can join in on, and a rhythm that catches passing visitors without holding them captive. Jasmin builds such programmes in short, repeatable blocks and introduces each one so that even the visitor who arrived two minutes ago understands what is happening.

Trade appearances and in-house fairs: Bern's second exhibition world

Alongside the public formats, BERNEXPO hosts trade events, and many companies in the region simply invite guests themselves: to an in-house fair, a client day or a workshop presentation on their own premises. There, an invited audience expects depth. In the briefing, Jasmin agrees with product management and sales which three statements should stick, what is demonstrated live, and who takes over the conversation when interest turns into an appointment. That she keeps programme days with a dense beat on track is shown by the Bosch Power Tools Innovation Day, a corporate reference with six product launches in a single day.

High German as standard, English by plan

Fairs and client days in Bern run in High German, as is standard at business events in the city. When international guests or partners attend, Jasmin presents individual slots or the entire programme in English; the switch is agreed in advance and announced clearly. For morning slots she arrives the evening before, and the technical check at the booth is a fixed part of the plan. Ideas for the floor are collected in the guide on booth programme ideas. The format itself is described on the trade fair moderation hub, and all engagements in the city are gathered on the Bern city page.

Enquiry for your fair appearance in Bern

Share the fair or occasion, date, floor space and goal via the contact form. You will receive a quick assessment and, after the briefing, a written offer with a fixed fee, with travel costs to Bern listed separately.

Request a date

Is your date still available?

Send the date, the venue and the type of event. You will get an answer within one working day.

Frequently asked questions

Does she also host at a public fair like the BEA?
Yes. The programme is built for a broad audience: plain language, demonstrations worth watching and hands-on moments that draw visitors to the booth.
What distinguishes a public programme from a trade programme?
Depth and rhythm. Public formats live on short, vivid blocks, trade formats on precise content for invited guests. Jasmin hosts both and advises on the choice.
How often does a booth programme run during a fair day?
Several times, in fixed blocks spread across the day. The appearance then also reaches visitors who arrive in the afternoon, and the booth team keeps time for conversations.
Is a host worthwhile for a smaller booth?
Yes, because the difference comes from the programme, not the floor space. A clear rhythm and a good announcement make a small booth visible.
Does she take on client days away from the exhibition grounds?
Yes, in-house fairs and client days on company premises are a core part of her work. Briefing, dramaturgy and the technical check run exactly as they do at the fair.
How far in advance should we book for a fair in Bern?
As soon as the fair date is set, ideally several months ahead. Short notice requests are still worth sending, as open dates are also assigned spontaneously.

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