Biography
For more than 30 years, Christoph Berndl has been a leading voice in Austria’s media, event, and publishing industry. As Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Messe & Event – Austria’s first trade magazine for trade fairs, experience marketing, and meetings – he combines in-depth journalistic expertise with profound industry knowledge.
Alongside this, through his company COMTAIN Communications & Entertainment GmbH, he manages successful projects such as the Austrian Event Award, the VAMP Award, and Awardix.com – the brilliantly simple award management tool – creating platforms that make live marketing and business excellence visible.
He uniquely combines storytelling, community building, and decades of expertise in live marketing. Christoph Berndl knows how to stage content not only fact-based but also emotional and impactful – whether in print, digital, or live on stage.
This makes him a sought-after industry expert, jury member of numerous awards, and a strong partner for companies aiming to achieve visibility, relevance, and sustainable success.
