FAQ - Frequently asked questions

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Exhibitors

Visitors

Press

Exhibitors

General

general information

Construction/Dismantling

Exhibitor profile dashboard

General

Where can I find my contact person?

Do you have any questions about your trade fair participation or our services? Our trade fair team is here to help. You will find the right contact person here!

What are the opening hours for exhibitors?

The opening hours for exhibitors can be found here.

What catering options are there on the exhibition grounds?

We offer a wide range of restaurants, snack bars, bistros, self-service and take-away facilities at our exhibition centre.
You can find more information in our Service-ABC.

Where can I find an overview of services for exhibitors?

Find out about the comprehensive services available to you for your trade fair presentation.
You will find further information in our Service ABC.

How do I receive an invitation letter for my visa application?

With regard to entry formalities, we recommend that you contact the German embassy or consulate in your country or your travel agency.

With effect from 24 July 2013, the visa offices at the foreign representations of the Federal Republic of Germany have been informed that future applications for a visa to visit a trade fair in Germany will no longer require the presentation of an invitation from the respective trade fair company.

Exhibitors are requested to submit an exhibitor authorisation from the respective trade fair company when applying for a visa. In this case, the visa can be issued free of charge. If the exhibitor is not in possession of an exhibitor authorisation, the purpose of the trip must be made plausible in another way; in this case, a visa cannot be issued free of charge.

Messe Düsseldorf is represented by 77 partners in 141 nations worldwide. They offer a wide range of trade fair-related services for visitors, exhibitors and the press. You can find more information about our foreign representatives and their contact details on our website.

general information

Is the exhibition centre barrier-free?

Messe Düsseldorf has created a number of service facilities for the disabled so that you can make your visit to the fair pleasant, effective and successful.
Further information can be found here.

Construction/Dismantling

Where can I find my stand sketch?

You can find your stand sketch in our stand builder portal.

Which delivery address do I have to consider for the delivery of exhibits and materials?

Please inform your forwarding agent, courier or other delivery services of of the exact delivery adress for your stand:

Name of Exhibitor

Name of Exhibition

Hall and Stand number

Name of a responsible person on the stand (incl. phone number)

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

Tor 1/ gate 1

40474 Düsseldorf

Germany

The delivery of materials via gate 1 (Tor 1) is possible during the opening hours of the halls.

Please note however that some access is normally restricted to one hour and a deposit of €100,00 is normally paid on entrance to the site. For more details please look at the traffic regulations for the specific exhibition.

Are assembly and dismantling passes required?

No, assembly and dismantling certificates are not required.

Where can I find information about working on Sundays and holidays and for night work permisson?

You can find them in the respective Online Order System - OOS (home page) under: Information / Information and Guidelines / Important Information

Where can I book services for set-up and dismantling?

If you require services for setting up and dismantling your exhibition stand, such as a forklift truck, a crane or a container for waste, you can book these in the Online Order System.
You will find these in the respective Online Order System - OOS (start page) under the menu item "Services"

Please click here for further information.

AWhere can I find information on assembly and disassembly?

You will find the assembly and dismantling dates of the respective event via our stand constructor portal.

Please select the desired event via section Trade Fairs and Events and you will then receive the event-related assembly and dismantling times under Further information / Important Deadlines.

We would like to point out that in rare cases the set-up and dismantling times may change. To be on the safe side, please always check our stand constructor portal for the latest information.

Please click here for further information.

Where can I find the current traffic regulations for the event?

You can find these in the stand builder portal. Select the desired event under the heading Trade Fairs and Events and you will then receive the event-related set-up and dismantling times as well as information on traffic regulations under Further information.

Exhibitor profile dashboard

What is the Exhibitor Dashboard?

Use your personal exhibitor dashboard to advertise and organise your presence at the event in the best possible way. Among other things, you will find your exhibitor profile, voucher statistics, marketing options and personalised advertising material.

What is the exhibitor profile and where can I find it?

A well-maintained exhibitor profile increases your reach and improves the findability of your company and your products within the exhibitor and product database.
So fill in your exhibitor profile with your relevant information and maintain it right from the start - it will bring more visitors to your stand.

You can find your exhibitor profile here.

Who can help me with further questions about the exhibitor profile/dashboard?

Our Service Centre will be happy to help you:

Service hotline: +49 (0)211 4560-400
eMail: onlinesupport@messe-duesseldorf.de

How can I translate my profile?

Translate your profile into several languages with just one click. Simply use the "Translate profile" button in the top menu bar.

How can I transfer the data from the previous event?

Use the "Transfer content" button. Here you can select and then update your profile.

Which services can I use the Dashboard for?

These services are available to you online here:
Exhibitor profile
Ticket vouchers
Marketing
Online Order System (OOS)
Exhibitor passes
Personalised advertising material
Stand construction
Scan2Lead

Where can I find personalised logos and banners?

You can find the personalised advertising material in your exhibitor dashboard under the menu item "Personalised advertising material".
This is what you get from us:
Banners, widgets and trade fair logos for your homepage
Signature banner for your e-mail
Trade fair logo download with hall and stand details for your advertising material
This is how you show your contacts: We are where the best meet the best.

How can I increase the reach of my profile?

Maintain your profile as fully as possible and present your company to customers BEFORE the trade fair begins. Also take the opportunity to integrate a product and company video. This will increase your reach in the long term.
Of course, we also offer additional marketing packages to increase your reach even further.

Where can I upload my press release?

Post your press releases online free of charge in the digital press area via the exhibitor profile. Your product and company news will be published on the trade fair portal and guarantee you the interest of visitors and the media.

Visitor vouchers

Where can I find more information about the visitor voucher codes?

You can find further information on visitor voucher codes on our website.

Who can help me with further questions about visitor voucher codes?

If you have any questions about ordering, managing or sending codes, you are welcome to contact us on +49 211 4560-400 or by email at onlinesupport@messe-duesseldorf.de

If you have any questions or problems with redeeming codes, please contact us on +49 211 4560-7600 or by email at ticket@messe-duesseldorf.de

Does Messe Düsseldorf offer a tool for distributing the codes?

You can use our customer invitation tool to send your codes to your customers. Your customers can then redeem the voucher codes for a ticket in the ticket shop. All you need is an Excel list of the guests to whom you want to send a voucher code. The best way to do this is to download our template.

Alternatively, you can also assign the codes individually by email in the visitor voucher code manager using the envelope next to the code.

How are the visitor voucher codes billed?

Billing only takes place for redeemed vouchers/codes (pay per use). You will only be charged for vouchers if they have actually been used for admission to the trade fair. You will not be invoiced for vouchers that have been redeemed but not used for admission. You will receive the invoice after the event.

How can I order voucher codes for my customers?

You can order the visitor voucher codes (visitor day tickets) in the Online Order System / OOS of the respective event.

Order path: Exhibition stand / Tickets and passes / Admission vouchers

How do I manage the voucher codes?

Via the Visitor Voucher Code Manager you have an overview of the codes already redeemed at any time.

Statistical key figures on voucher redemptions and admissions can be tracked on a daily basis in the voucher management system.

Parking-Arrival

Are there e-charging stations for electric cars?

As an exhibitor, you can order an individual charging space on the exhibition grounds in the online order system (OOS).
You will find the parking cards under the menu item "Stand - Tickets and passes".

Where can I order car park tickets?

As an exhibitor, you can order car park tickets in the online order system (OOS).
You will find the car park tickets under the menu item "Stand - Tickets and Passes".

Arrival by car

Our address:

For Freight Forwarding Agencies / Stand builders:
D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Am Staad (=entry Gate 1)
D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Arena-Strasse (=entry for halls 8a + 8b)

Administration Center:
D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61

Our coordinates:
N 51° 16.096
E 6° 43630

You can find more detailed information on how to get to our fairground with the different means of transport on our Website.

As an exhibitor at our event, you can order parking tickets in the online order system of the respective event.

Exhibitor pass

Does Messe Düsseldorf offer a tool for distributing the codes?

You can use our smart distribution tool to send your codes to your stand personnel. Each employee receives a personalised exhibitor voucher code by e-mail, which they can redeem in the ticket shop. All you need is an Excel list of the employees to whom you want to send a voucher code. The best way to do this is to download our template.

Alternatively, you can also assign the codes individually by email in the Exhibitor Voucher Code Manager using the envelope next to the code.

Who can help me with further questions about exhibitor passes?

If you have any questions about ordering, managing or sending codes, please feel free to contact us on +49 211 4560-400 or by email at voucher@messe-duesseldorf.de

If you have any questions or problems with redeeming codes, please contact us on +49 211 4560-7600 or by email at ticket@messe-duesseldorf.de

Where can I find more information about the digital exhibitor passes?

You can find more information about the digital exhibitor passes on our website.
Here you will find an explanatory video and handouts, among other things.

How do I order digital exhibitor passes?

The free exhibitor passes are issued automatically and do not need to be ordered.
If you would like to order additional exhibitor passes that are subject to a charge, you can order these in the online order system.
Please note: If you have ordered more codes than you need, there will be no additional costs, as you will only be charged for the exhibitor passes you have used to gain access.

How do I create an exhibitor pass?

The following steps are required to redeem exhibitor voucher codes
necessary:

1) Go to the website.

2) Enter your exhibitor voucher code. (The prefix EXH does not have to be entered)

3) Enter your details in the registration form.

4) You will receive an e-mail with a confirmation link.

5) After clicking on the confirmation link, you will be redirected to a website with your exhibitor pass, and at the same time you will receive an e-mail with your exhibitor pass.
You can download your exhibitor pass at any time under "My orders".

6) Go directly to the entrance (turnstiles) on site. You will receive your personalised exhibitor badge when you pass through the turnstile.

The exhibitor badges are personalised for you, so you can only redeem one exhibitor badge code per e-mail address/registration.
To redeem additional exhibitor badge codes, the persons concerned must register independently with their own name and e-mail address.

When will the codes be sent out?

All codes for digital exhibitor passes will be sent to your main contact person by e-mail approximately two months before the start of the event.

How do I manage the codes?

You have the option of managing exhibitor voucher codes via the Exhibitor Voucher Code Manager.
There you will find
- all free and chargeable exhibitor pass codes
- the redeemed codes with the names of your employees
- Assign and send codes
- the option to cancel redeemed codes (if you cancel a free code, you will receive a new one automatically loaded into your voucher code manager within 30-45 minutes)
Please note that it is not possible to offset free and chargeable codes. Therefore, please send your free exhibitor voucher codes first.

Is it possible to change the name of the exhibitor pass?

It is not possible to change names or companies on a created pass. The exhibitor pass must be cancelled online in the Exhibitor Voucher Manager. Your main contact from your company for the trade show can login there.

Online Application

Where can I register as an exhibitor?

You can find all the information you need about online registration on our website:
- Online registration forms
- Documents to download, e.g. conditions of participation
- Stand costs calculator. You can quickly see the costs of your stand and how they break down.

Where can I find the fees and services?

The participation fees and services can be found on the overview page of the online registration here.

Calculate the fees for your stand space easily and conveniently with the stand space cost calculator. You can quickly see the costs for your stand and how they are made up. Please note that other services that can be booked for a fee are not included in the stand space calculation (electricity, cleaning, etc.).

Is online registration binding?

By completing the online registration you have transmitted your legally binding registration data electronically to Messe Düsseldorf.

How can I cancel my online application?

Cancellation of online application is possible until admission. In this case, a cancellation fee (in accordance with the Special Conditions of Participation) must be paid.
Cancellation must be made in writing by email to online-support@messe-duesseldorf.de

Where can I find the event's product portfolio?

The product portfolio of the event with the corresponding product categories, visitor target groups and structural data can be found here.

Online application for old exhibitors

If you have already participated in a previous event, but not in the last one, please use the online registration for new exhibitors. Our exhibitor service team can still assign a previous participation based on the customer data and the history.

Path: Exhibitor or Exhibit / Become an exhibitor / Online Application

You will find your customer number and the order number of the previous event - for the use of the personalized registration for former exhibitors - on the admission or an invoice for this event.

If you do not have the data please contact us at:

onlinesupport@messe-duesseldorf.de

At step 3 of the online registration you have the possibility to create a user account as a new administrator or log in with existing user data.

Online application for new exhibitors (main exhibitors)

Are you exhibiting for the first time or have you already participated in an earlier event but not in the last one?

Please use the online application for new exhibitors, as the pre-filled online application is only possible if you participated in the last event.

The online registration for new exhibitors can be found on the respective event portal under the menu item: Exhibitor or Exhibit / Become an exhibitor / Online application

In 5 simple steps you insert your application data.
Once completed, your registration will be received immediately by Messe Düsseldorf.
You will immediately receive a summary of your data by email.

Online Application for co-exhibitors / joint stand participants

As main exhibitor / joint pavillion organizer you have the possibility to invite co-/joint stand exhibitors via the EAT - Easy Administration Tool in our Online Order System / OOS. After receiving your invitation they can easily register via our online registration.

Path to the invitation (OOS):

My Account / Stand Management / Easy Administration Tool - EAT

Only when the online shop goes live is the administrator's user account linked to the stand order for participation. Only then can an invitation be made via the EAT in the OOS. If you would like to make invitations in advance, please send us an enquiry to: onlinesupport@messe-duesseldorf.de.

Online Order System

What is the Online Order System (OOS)?

You can order trade fair services online in the online order system. From exhibitor passes to temporary staff: We provide you with all services at the right time.

Register & Order: How do I log in to OOS to place orders?

You can log in with an existing user account or create an account via Login on the OOS homepage. In order to receive the order authorization, the user account must be linked to the stand order of participation via the OOS.

Please note that products and services can only be ordered in the OOS after official admission.

Please click here for further information.

Order Start & Order Deadlines: When can I order and where can I find the order deadlines in the OOS?

For some events, you can order media services via the OOS shortly before admission. All technical and other services can be ordered in the OOS after receipt of admission.

The order deadlines can be selected at the top left of the start page of the respective OOS store. All services/products are listed there with the corresponding order deadlines.

You can also find the individual order deadlines in the detailed view of each product/service.

Please click here for further information.

User Management (Invite additional users): How can I invite other users to a stand order?

Additional users can be invited via your OOS user account:

My Account / Stand Management / User Management

This is where you can invite, for instance, a stand builder or further users to your stand. The invitation only refers to the currently selected stand order. Please remember that any additionally invited users have the same rights as yourself.

The event information (Mailing: Newsletter Updates) will be sent exclusively to the admin. Order confirmations are only sent to the respective user. Via the order history, the orders of all users (total overview) for the stand order can be called up.

Order overview: How can I view the order summary in OOS?

The current order summary with status of the respective item can be viewed as follows after registration in the OOS:

Home / My Account / Stand Management / View Order Summary

The order backlog is grouped by service partner. The first item is the order backlog for services provided by Messe Düsseldorf. Orders can be viewed in the respective article overview. Above the order summary in the OOS (Stand Management/View Order Summary) you will find the button "Print Order", so that you can download your current order stock (as PDF file) and print a complete overview.

Orders of previous event (Rebuy): Can I take orders from the previous event via OOS?

If you have a previous contract with orders, the button "Orders of previous event" will appear in the new stand order / in the stand management (Online Order System / OOS). You have now the option to take over orders from the previous event.

The overview lists all products that can be purchased in OOS.

The product is listed, the quantity from the previous order and the quantity in the current order (if available). If the product is available for purchase, the button for the detail page will appear. If the product is no longer available, a note is displayed.

Password reset: How do I reset my OOS account password?

Please click the Login button the OOS start page. Via the query "Can't remember your password?" you can request a link to change your password by e-mail. You will then receive a corresponding link to change, which for data protection reasons is required for 60 minutes is available for a limited time. Please consider, that a password reset function is only possible with an active user account.

Change of contact person: How do I request the modification of the contact person?

Please send changes to your contact person to: onlinesupport@messe-duesseldorf.de

The following information is relevant for further processing:

1. Name of the person responsible so far for data comparison (data protection)

2. Reason for change (name change, change of the admin, e-mail change, etc.)

3. Complete contact data of the new contact person (surname, first name, telephone number - fax if available - and e-mail)

Request cancellation: How can I request a cancellation at OOS?

You have the possibility to apply for cancellation at the OOS after your login via:

My Account / Stand Management / View Order Summary / Items / List of items / Request for cancellation

If the 'Request for cancellation' button is already inactive, the cancellation must be made by the responsible department / service partner.

Please send cancellation requests to: onlinesupport@messe-duesseldorf.de

OOS Features

Order deadline / parking permits: How can I request parking permits if the order deadline has expired or they are already sold out?

As soon as the order period for parking permits has expired or the parking permits are already sold out, you will no longerbe able to make your request via the Online Order System / OOS. Parking permits can only be requested (in the case of returns due to cancellations) during the set-up period on site from our contact persons (Organisation and Traffic) in the Exhibition Management.

Purchase Order No.: Can I enter an internal purchase order number for each item ordered for the invoice?

During the ordering process you have the possibility to enter an internal order number for each item for the invoice in the step Check and Order.

Invoices (Stand rental and prepayment): When and where can I find the pre-payment payment invoice and the stand rental invoice?

You will find the invoice for your stand and for the prepayment deposit for technical and other services for download in your OOS account:

You can find them as follows:

My Account / Stand Management / Invoices and Documents

Shopping cart: What function does the shopping cart have in OOS?

The shopping cart is used to store certain products there without having to call them up again before the purchase. Articles in the shopping cart are not completed orders.

When ordering articles from the shopping cart, the actual order date is always used on which the orders from the shopping cart were triggered and not the date on which an article was placed in the shopping cart.

In addition, Messe Düsseldorf will levy a late fee of 35% on all prices/charges for incoming orders/orders from 21 calendar days prior to the set-up time. This also applies to incomplete documents that are still being clarified!

We kindly ask you to order in good time, as after the order deadline has expired, online ordering via the OOS is no longer possible.

Trade fair media (brand entry): How can you be found in trade fair media using the brand or product name?

To additionally publish a trademark or product name in the official media, you can order a trademark entry (chargeable). This will create a direct association between your trademark and your company, while also increasing awareness for your brand. Please use the search function in the Online Order System / OOS "Im looking for" at the top of the page) and enter "trademark entry" to find this option.

Online Order System (OOS Shop Overview): How do I get an overview of all online order systems?

You can find them under: https://oos.messe-duesseldorf.com/

Please click here for further information.

Late booking surcharge: When is the late booking surcharge applied?

In case of delay, Messe Düsseldorf cannot guarantee handling in due form, and time and/or the services may not be executable anymore.

In addition, any orders and changes or modifications received within 21 days of the commencement of build-up will be subject to a 35% surcharge. The same applies for services utilised but not ordered in advance. Services already rendered must be paid in full.

For which period does the fee apply?

The fee covers the entire event duration, i.e. whether 3 or 9 days - the price is uniform and across all events at the Düsseldorf location.

It is calculated on the basis of the booked stand area: € 2.70 per square metre with a limit ("cap") of max. 500 sqm. This means that the exhibitor must pay a maximum of € 1,350.

Disposal fee: How must the exhibitor dispose of production waste produced during the event?

For production waste generated during the event runtime, the exhibitor must book the relevant disposal service for the material in the OOS. Billing is based on consumption. (see OOS -> Waste disposal) Please note the specifications and guidelines of Messe Düsseldorf here.

Disposal of production waste

In cooperation with our disposal partner, Remondis, we will set up decentralised disposal stations/collection points on the exhibition grounds, consisting of 36 cbm large-capacity containers, where the various materials/types of paper from the production of the exhibits can be disposed of by type, depending on the material quality.

These disposal stations/collection points are supervised by our waste disposal service personnel, each delivery of materials is documented in terms of quantity and quality, the exhibitor receives a disposal report and can thus fully and transparently track the disposal service provided at the end of the event.

Handling of the waste disposal service:

The exhibitor must organise the transport of his production waste from the exhibit/accumulation point in the exhibition hall to the large-capacity containers provided.

Either he transports these paper materials himself, or he commissions (our recommendation) one of our trade fair forwarding agents (Schenker/Kühne und Nagel) to transport the production waste from the exhibits to the large-capacity containers in the outdoor area.

To collect the materials/paper materials at the exhibit, the trade fair forwarders can provide the exhibitor with so-called lattice boxes with forklift pockets so that these can be picked up with hand pallet trucks from the exhibition hall and outside with a forklift truck with a special rotating crane device and transported to the disposal stations.

Stand construction

Does Messe Düsseldorf offer an all-round package?

As a Service Alliance partner, you can book individual service modules or benefit from our all-round carefree package.
Your central contact at the Service Alliance will take care of the complete coordination and organisation of the various services:
Stand construction, rigging, catering, WiFi, digital lead tracking, cross-media advertising and outdoor advertising.

Please click here for further information.

What is the Stand Configurator?

The stand configurator is a 3D exhibition stand design program. With the configurator you can easily and quickly plan your exhibition stand (system stands and equipment) according to individual wishes and thus get an overall impression and cost overview for your personal event planning.

Please click here for further information.

Stand Construction Planning: I do not have my own booth. Where can I get a stand?

You can order a stand through our stand construction department. If you are an exhibitor and are planning your stand construction in Germany or abroad, the stand construction configurator is the right place for you, because we at Messe Düsseldorf can handle both national and international stand construction with you, from planning to implementation.The stand construction configurator is expected to be integrated within the online registration from mid-2022.

You are welcome to use the stand construction configurator to request a non-binding offer for your individual configuration.

Function: How does the stand configurator work?

Configure your trade fair stand without any obligation in just four steps.

Choose between numerous, different stand types and customize your stand type individually to your needs.

Overview of all included services: How do I get an overview of the equipment features of a stand?

Under the respective image you will find the stand designation, the preset dimensions, the Details drop-down button and the base price. Under Details you will find a detailed overview of all included services and the basic equipment.

Contact for inquiries: Who can help me with further questions about the stand construction/configurator?

Messe Düsseldorf Stand Construction

Phone: +49 (0) 211 - 4560 - 600

standbau@messe-duesseldorf.de

Visitors

Exhibition preparation

General

Where can I find an overview of services for visitors?

You can find an overview of our services in our Service ABC.

What catering options are there on the exhibition grounds?

We offer a wide range of restaurants, snack bars, bistros, self-service and take-away facilities at our exhibition centre.
You can find more information in our Service-ABC.

What are the opening hours for visitors?

You can find the opening hours for visitors here.

Can I bring my own food and drinks in a rucksack?

You can bring your own food and drinks in a rucksack.

general information

Is the exhibition centre barrier-free?

Messe Düsseldorf has created a number of service facilities for the disabled so that you can make your visit to the fair pleasant, effective and successful.
Further information can be found here.

Are dogs allowed on the exhibition grounds?

Generally we advise you not to bring your dog with you to the fairground as tehere are no facilities for animals. But it is not forbidden. Dogs are not permitted at medical trade fairs.

In case of bringing a dog, the owner is responsible for the disposal of the waste. Bag dispensers are located at the entrances in the outdoor area, Drinking bowls in front of the outdoor catering area in the indoor area. Assistance dogs (such as guide dogs, hearing dogs, or service dogs for individuals with physical or mental impairments) are, of course, always welcome to accompany their owners.

How do I receive an invitation letter for my visa application?

Please note that you do NOT need a letter of invitation from the trade fair company to apply for a Schengen visa at the German Embassy/Consulate. This rule has changed since September 2013 and was adopted by the Federal Government.

For a person travelling to the fair as a visitor, you should submit the following information:
1) Visitor admission eTicket, which can be purchased online.

In addition, please contact the German embassy/consulate from which you will apply for the Schengen visa or visit their official website to find out which other documents you also need to submit in person.

If you have any further questions regarding your visa matters, it is best to contact our colleagues in your country. Worldwide, 77 partners represent Messe Düsseldorf in 141 nations. They offer a wide range of services for visitors, exhibitors and the press. You can find more information about our foreign representatives and their contact details on our website.

Where can I rent a wheelchair?

Standard wheelchairs (free of charge) and electric wheelchairs (20,-- €) can be rented at our trade fair outpatient clinic for all trade fairs.

The wheelchairs can carry a maximum load of 100 kg. Standard wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs are only available in limited numbers.

Advance booking is therefore strongly recommended. Below is the link for pre-registration:

E-Mail: rollstuhlverleih@messe-duesseldorf.de

The rental coupons for the electric scooters amounting to 20,- € can be purchased at the fair cash desk and exchanged for an electric wheelchair at the fair ambulance.

Fair ambulance
North Entrance (Hall 7, ground floor)
Phone: +49 (0) 211 4560-231
E-mail: rollstuhlverleih@messe-duesseldorf.de

Are there cloakrooms on the exhibition grounds?

During the entire duration of the trade fair, you can leave your clothes and luggage for storage from 1.5 hours before the official start of the trade fair until one hour after the end of the trade fair. The cloakrooms are located at the entrances.

Are suitcases/trolleys allowed on the exhibition grounds?

Yes, suitcases/trolleys are permitted on the exhibition grounds.

Parking-Arrival

Are there e-charging stations for electric cars?

If you are travelling by electric car, you can charge your car in almost all of our car parks during your visit to the trade fair. A total of 19 charging points are available at six locations on our site. The exact locations of the charging stations and the technical details can be found on our site map.

Parking for people with disabilities

All visitors with an aG (extraordinarily disabled) or BI (blind accompanied) badge can park free of charge in our car parks P1/P2.
You will find disabled parking spaces in Arenastraße near our North Entrance. The badge or the official sign authorising you to park in disabled parking spaces must be visible in the vehicle.

Arrival by car

Our address:
For visitors:
D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Am Staad
Administration Center:
D - 40474 Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61
Our coordinates:
N 51° 16.096
E 6° 43630
You can find more detailed information on how to get to our fairground with the different means of transport on our Website.

How can I buy a parking ticket?

You can conveniently purchase the parking ticket for your car in advance via the ticket shop of GOLDBECK Parking Services GmbH.

Can I cancel my parking ticket?

Please send your cancellation request to GOLDBECK Parking Services GmbH by email: messe-dus@goldbeck-parking.de

Can I buy a parking ticket on site?

Yes, a parking ticket can be purchased on-site (payment by credit card or cash is possible).

Additionally, you can conveniently purchase your parking ticket for your car in advance online at the Goldbeck Parking ticket shop.

eTicket

Where can I find further help on buying tickets?

You can find further help on our FAQ page in the ticket shop.

How can I buy a ticket?

You can buy a ticket for the event online in the ticket shop.

How can I register?

You can register with your e-mail address in the ticket shop.
If the system asks for a password after you have entered your e-mail address, this e-mail address is already registered with Messe Düsseldorf. Registration is valid for all events organised by Messe Düsseldorf.
Please enter your personal password that you chose when you registered or reset your password using the "Forgot your password?" function. function.

Why is the ticket shop closed for the fair? Are all the tickets already sold out?

The fair is not sold out. The ticket shop for the event typically opens 2 to 3 months before the start of the event. You can already register in the ticket shop now and you will be informed by email as soon as sales begin.

How can I change the names on my tickets?

Due to the system, we cannot make any changes/adjustments to tickets as well as tickets from redeemed vouchers.

Upon request, we can cancel the entire order or parts thereof and refund the refundable amount.

Please note that cancellation is only possible up to one day before the fair starts!

If redeemed voucher codes are involved, they cannot be used again after cancellation.

Please note that each individual visitor requires a separate registration when placing a new order. A ticket can then be purchased or a voucher redeemed under this access.

How do I cancel my ticket?

You can cancel your tickets up to one day before the start of the trade fair by sending an email to ticket@messe-duesseldorf.de. Subsequent cancellation of tickets after the start of the event is no longer possible.

Exhibition preparation

Which entrances are open and what are the opening hours?

You can find an overview of the open entrances and the opening times in our facts & figures.

What are the focal points of the trade fair?

You can find the topics and focal points of the event here.

Is there an app for the event?

You can download our free app for our events from the Apple AppStore and GooglePlay.
The app allows you to optimally prepare your visit to the trade fair - anytime and anywhere:
The interactive site and hall plan is the perfect orientation aid on the exhibition grounds. You can jump to the individual halls at the touch of a button, zoom in on individual stands and then see all the exhibitor's information and the products they are offering. All exhibitor and product details in the entire ProWein database can be searched using a full-text search.

Which hotel can you recommend?

Our service partner BCD Travel / Meetings & Events will be happy to advise you.
Your advantages:
-Large selection of hotels in Düsseldorf and the surrounding area
-Attractive travel offers
-Advice & booking from the experts at BCD Travel / Meetings & Events
-100% secure booking with the official service partner of Messe Düsseldorf

How can I contact an exhibitor in advance?

If you would like to contact an exhibitor in advance of the event, you can send a contact request via the exhibitor's profile. To do this, click on the button "Exhibitor may contact me".
Please note that this function is only available to registered persons.

Where can I find an overview of the programme of the stages/forums/congresses?

You can find an overview of the programme content during the event in our digital event database.

Where can I find an overview of all exhibitors and products?

You can find an overview of all exhibitors and products in our digital exhibitor directory. Here you can search for exhibitors and filter by category.
You can also download the exhibitor list in various file formats.

What is MyOrganizer and how can I use it?

MyOrganizer is your very own personal area and is ideal for planning your trade fair visit with everything that is important to you.
This is what the free MyOrganizer does:
Whether products, exhibitors, brands, news or events - you can use the star symbol to collect everything that interests you and prepare or follow up your trade fair visit in a targeted manner.
Based on the information you have memorised, you will receive personal recommendations. This will help you find important content more quickly and keep you permanently up to date.
Your own notes
It is often helpful to make notes on memorised information. In MyOrganizer, you can enrich and manage your information with personal notes. Whether before, during or after the trade fair.
To help you plan your trade fair visit better, we offer you an overview of the events you have bookmarked. Whether it's a memorised exhibitor stand event, lecture or stage show - you'll never miss an event again.

Where can I find a hall or site plan?

You can download a site plan as a PDF here.
Alternatively, you can use our interactive hall plan, which shows you an overview of all halls and exhibitors.

Press

General

What catering options are there on the exhibition grounds?

We offer a wide range of restaurants, snack bars, bistros, self-service and take-away facilities at our exhibition centre.
You can find more information in our Service-ABC.

general information

Where can I rent a wheelchair?

Standard wheelchairs (free of charge) and electric wheelchairs (20,-- €) can be rented at our trade fair outpatient clinic for all trade fairs.

E-Mail: rollstuhlverleih@messe-duesseldorf.de

The rental coupons for the electric scooters amounting to 20,- € can be purchased at the fair cash desk and exchanged for an electric wheelchair at the fair ambulance.

Fair ambulance
North Entrance (Hall 7, ground floor)
Phone: +49 (0) 211 4560-231
E-mail: rollstuhlverleih@messe-duesseldorf.de

Is the exhibition centre barrier-free?

Messe Düsseldorf has created a number of service facilities for the disabled so that you can make your visit to the fair pleasant, effective and successful.
Further information can be found here.

Are there cloakrooms on the exhibition grounds?

Parking-Arrival

Arrival by car

How do I get my parking permit?

You do not need a separate parking permit for the duration of the trade fairs. You can park free of charge in car park P4 on Stockumer Kirchstraße, right next to the trade fair administration.
Please understand that we cannot guarantee that there will always be sufficient parking spaces available in the P4 car park. If necessary, you will be redirected to an alternative car park.

Are there e-charging stations for electric cars?

Accreditation

What services does the Press Center offer?

During the events, the press center is at your side with comprehensive services such as workstations, technical facilities such as free WiFi, PCs, telephone, fax or printers and copiers. Location and opening hours can be found on the website of the respective event.

Checkrooms and lockers (against a 10 euro deposit) are also available free of charge. Of course, you can also obtain press information, photo material and - for a small fee - food and drinks there. Please note that you can only access the Press Center if you have already received your press accreditation!

Where can I find further help on accreditation?

Our press team provides you with press releases, specialist articles, radio or TV reports and is available to you as a contact partner.

How can I accredit myself?

Press accreditation is possible via the respective trade show portals. You will receive your press ticket as a PDF document for immediate printing or for mobile use on your cell phone. The press ticket is accepted at all open entrances and is valid for the entire duration of the trade show. Pockets for the press ticket, lanyards and the trade fair catalog are available at the Press Center in the trade fair administration. Please understand that all non-editors, such as marketing or advertising managers, are excluded from receiving a press ticket.You can find out under which conditions you can legitimize yourself as a media representative in our accreditation guidelines.

I would like to attend a conference as part of the trade fair. Is separate registration or accreditation necessary?

The press ticket also entitles journalists to attend the conference program or a congress. Please wear your press badge clearly visible at the event. However, the number of participants in the conference rooms is limited. The press ticket therefore does not entitle you to general access to a conference room. Please also note the possibility of streaming program elements, the forums integrated into the event and accompanying conference online.

I can't register because the system asks for a password.

If the system asks for a password after you have entered your email address, this email address is already registered with Messe Düsseldorf. A registration is valid for all events organised by Messe Düsseldorf.
Please enter your personal password that you chose when you registered or reset your password using the "Forgot your password?" function.

Can journalists get accredited on site?

You can also obtain accreditation on site.
There may be waiting times for on-site accreditation, so please allow for this when you visit the trade fair.
Accreditation points on site:
In the Press Centre of the exhibition tower
The press ticket is accepted at all open entrances and is valid for the entire duration of the trade fair. Pockets for the press ticket, lanyards and the trade fair catalogue are available at all accreditation points mentioned.
We ask for your understanding that all non-editors, such as marketing or advertising managers, are excluded from receiving a press ticket.

How do I get my press ticket?

After successful accreditation, you will receive an email with a link to the ticket shop. Here you can add your free press ticket to your shopping basket and complete your order. You will then receive an email with the press ticket as a PDF attachment to print out.

Registration

How can I change my data with which I am accredited or registered with you?

You can update your data in the Press registration area on the respective trade fair section under register/ change personal data.
It is not possible to change names. Please contact us by email at privacy@messe-duesseldorf.de for a name change.

Services Press

Where is the press center located and when is it open?

Please find the opening hours and the current location of the press centre on the respective trade fair portal of the event.

How do I find out about press conference dates?

During the trade show, an overview of the press dates announced to us by exhibitors is available via the Online Press Service.

Press dates are also displayed daily on information boards in the Press Center.

What services are offered in the Press Centre?

Quiet PC workstations with printers, free Wi-Fi and other information and services are available on site.

Where can I find press material for my coverage?

Press releases, background articles, sound bites, press photos, logos and banners - we support you with extensive materials for your coverage.

Click here for press material!

Where can I find a hall or site plan?

You can download a floor plan as a PDF here.
Alternatively, you can use our interactive hall plan, which shows you an overview of all halls and exhibitors.

What are the focal points of the trade fair?

The topics and focal points of the event can be found here.

How do I stay up to date?

Subscribe to our press distribution list so that you will no longer miss any press releases.
Click here to access the press distribution list.

Where can I find an overview of all exhibitors and products?

I'm coming with a camera crew - who can I contact?

Our press team for radio and TV, Michael Vellen and Linda Richert, will be happy to assist you.

Contact:
Michael Vellen
Phone: +49 (0) 211 4560-990,
vellenm@messe-duesseldorf.de

Linda Richert

Tel.: +49 (0)211 4560-221,
richertl@messe-duesseldorf.de

Where can I find exhibitors' press releases?

You can find the exhibitors' published press releases here.

What is MyOrganizer and how can I use it?

The MyOrganizer is your very own personal area and is ideal for planning your trade fair visit with everything that is important to you.
This is what the free MyOrganizer does:
Whether products, exhibitors, brands, news or events - you can use the star symbol to collect everything that interests you and prepare or follow up your trade fair visit in a targeted manner.
Based on the information you have memorised, you will receive personal recommendations. This will help you find important content more quickly and keep you permanently up to date.
Your own notes
It is often helpful to make notes on memorised information. In MyOrganizer, you can enrich and manage your information with personal notes. Whether before, during or after the trade fair.
To help you plan your trade fair visit better, we offer you an overview of the events you have bookmarked. Whether it's a memorised exhibitor stand event, lecture or stage show - you'll never miss an event again.