EXPO 2035 Berlin - How the GRAEF Group, together with the Economic Council, is helping to shape the security of a possible world exhibition
The next EXPO will take place in 2035 - and Berlin is actively bidding to host one of the most important and globally visible world exhibitions. EXPO 2035 would be a historic event for the capital region and a catalyst for innovation, infrastructure and international cooperation.
The GRAEF Group is planning to join the EXPO2035 Commission as a partner together with the Economic Council of the CDU e. V. - Berlin-Brandenburg State Association. The aim is to assume responsibility for security concepts, technical infrastructure and holistic protection solutions at an early stage.
EXPO 2035 Berlin: An opportunity for infrastructure, innovation and global visibility
The vision of EXPO 2035 is "All of Berlin a world exhibition". An EXPO in the metropolitan region would not only attract millions of visitors, but also set new standards for:
- urban safety,
- digital infrastructure,
- Energy efficiency,
- Traffic management,
- and intelligent building technology .
Henning Wehmeyer, Managing Director of EXPO 2035 Berlin GmbH, presented the strategic direction at the event on November 12, 2025 in the Berlin House of Representatives. Political support came from Lucas Schaal MdA, CDU parliamentary group, among others, who emphasized the importance of EXPO for Berlin.
Safety and infrastructure planning: Why the GRAEF Group plays a key role
As one of the most efficient service providers in the fields of building security, fire alarm technology, electrical engineering and digital system integration, the GRAEF Group is the ideal partner for a major project such as EXPO 2035.
Our expertise for EXPO 2035
The GRAEF Group brings decisive strengths to the project:
Planning and implementation of integrated security concepts for exhibition grounds, temporary installations and international pavilions
Fire warning and fire alarm systems in accordance with DIN EN 54 for temporary and permanent EXPO structures
Modern video surveillance systems for visitor flows, access zones and critical infrastructure areas
Digital control and access control systems, ideal for large events with high public traffic
Energy and electrical engineering solutions for complex event infrastructures
IT and network design based on the standards of modern smart city platforms
The GRAEF Group combines technical expertise with many years of experience in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region.
Joint initiative of the Economic Council and the GRAEF Group
The Wirtschaftsrat der CDU e. V. - Landesverband Berlin-Brandenburg and the GRAEF Group are planning to participate as partners in the EXPO2035 Commission. The aim is to strengthen the feasibility of the EXPO and to support strategic planning for the security and infrastructural future of the event now.
Why involvement in the EXPO2035 Commission makes sense
- Early involvement in shaping safety standards
- Strategic positioning of regional companies
- Promotion of sustainable technologies and innovations
- Integrating local expertise into a global project
In this way, the Economic Council and GRAEF are making an active contribution to ensuring that Berlin presents a strong, technically modern and security-oriented bid in the international competition for EXPO 2035.
How the GRAEF Group can contribute to a safe World Expo
Based on our experience with critical infrastructures, public facilities, trade fairs, nursing homes and industrial plants, we offer services that are indispensable for a world exhibition:
Security and visitor management
- Access control systems for several hundred thousand visitors a day
- Video analysis for detecting flows of people
- Integration of AI-controlled security systems
World-class fire protection
- Fire alarm systems and fire detection systems in accordance with European standards
- Temporary fire alarm concepts for pavilions and outdoor areas
- Networked evacuation and alarm systems
Technical infrastructure
- Energy management for high-load areas
- Network infrastructure according to Smart City standards
- IoT systems for monitoring, control and automation
Your next step - making EXPO 2035 possible together
EXPO 2035 is a unique opportunity for Berlin to present itself as a global center of innovation. The GRAEF Group is ready to work with the Economic Council and the EXPO2035 Commission to shape the technical and security-related foundations of this major project.
If you would like to be part of this development or are interested in our infrastructure and security solutions, we would be happy to advise you.
