FKPE’s Oberhausen venue ‘OBEX’ hails successful first year
IQ speaks to executives about the milestone and opportunities ahead in the exhibition sector
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 2 April 2026
The OBEX exhibition venue in Oberhausen, Germany, is marking its first year in business, with senior figures at its promoter FKP Scorpio Entertainment (FKPE) saying the destination has exceeded expectations.
The venue marks its first anniversary on 11 April, after it was established by FKPE to address the large urban catchment area of the Ruhr in Germany’s North Rhine Westphalia.
In its first year, OBEX has welcomed over 250,000 visitors, beginning with 90,000 in four months for The Last Days…
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