Order deadlines for exhibitors
We want to make sure that your participation as an idd cologne exhibitor is stress free. In addition we want to and make it easier for you to prepare for the trade fair. The following check list will provide you with an overview of all the things that you should consider and it includes important deadlines. This way, you will have all the important dates at a glance.
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Stand space
Mailing of stand space confirmations
01.03.2025 | 8:00 AM
Starting about March 2025 stand confirmations are sent out. The participation contract takes effect with stand confirmation. The stand area confirmation includes dimensioned stand sketches and site maps as attachments.
Sales
Nicole Junge
Sales Manager e-motion
Tel. +49 221 821-2495
Fax +49 221 821-2271
e-mailMatthias Woort
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Sales Manager customized
Tel. +49 221 821-2499
Fax +49 221 821-3006
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Stand space
Layout planning begins
01.03.2025 | 9:00 AM
Start of hall allocation
Sales
Nicole Junge
Sales Manager e-motion
Tel. +49 221 821-2495
Fax +49 221 821-2271
e-mailMatthias Woort
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Sales Manager customized
Tel. +49 221 821-2499
Fax +49 221 821-3006
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Stand space
Deadline early bird discount
31.05.2025 | 5:00 PM
By registering on or before 31 May 2025, exhibitors will be charged the reduced trade fair participation price. The price is based on the date the registration forms are received by Koelnmesse.
Sales
Nicole Junge
Sales Manager e-motion
Tel. +49 221 821-2495
Fax +49 221 821-2271
e-mailMatthias Woort
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Sales Manager customized
Tel. +49 221 821-2499
Fax +49 221 821-3006
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Services
Deadline for ordering fire protection
04.09.2025 | 5:00 PM
All main exhibitors, co-exhibitors and all additionally represented companies are obliged to order the Marketing Package, which includes an entry in the printed catalogue. A fee is charged for this service. Please make a note of the deadline for providing editorial and advertising content.
Koelnmesse-Service-Portal Hotline
Download calendar entry To the Media shop
Tel. +49 221 821-3666
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Services
Deadline for ordering fire protection
22.09.2025 | 5:00 PM
Place your order through the service shop. It is possible to make a reservation at a later point in time for an additional charge.
Help with general questions:
Tel. +49 (0)221 821 3500
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Advertising materials
Order advertising materials
22.09.2025 | 5:00 PM
Refer customers and business partners persuasively to your participation at the trade fair – with the varied selection of printed and online promotional material.
NEUREUTER FAIR MEDIA GmbH
Download calendar entry To the Media Shop
Tel. +49 201 365 47-238
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Services
Bestellfrist 18.10.2025 für Bestellungen im Service-Shop
18.10.2025 | 5:00 PM
Place your order through the service shop!
Deadline for ordering room rental (office and conference rooms)
Deadline for ordering furniture rental
Deadline for ordering audio/video/PC equipment rental
Deadline for light, video and sound systems
Deadline for ordering es/stand staff and setup, dismantling and supporting staff
Deadline for material impregnation "
Help with general questions:
Tel. +49 (0)221 821 3500
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Trade Fair
GEMA registration deadline
22.10.2025 | 5:00 PM
Register musical reproduction/performance with GEMA.
GEMA – Bezirksdirektion NRW
Download calendar entry https://www.gema.de/
P.O. Box 1013 43, 44013 Dortmund, Germany
Tel. +49 231 57701-200
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Services
Deadline for ordering conference and office catering
24.10.2025 | 5:00 PM
Order at Aramak
at Koelnmesse GmbH
Download calendar entry To the Koelnmesse-Service-Portal
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 30
50679 Köln
Tel. +49 221 284-8584
Fax +49 221 284-8599
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Services
Hotel room reservations
24.10.2025 | 5:00 PM
Book your hotel accomodation for here.
Hotel and Travel Services
Download calendar entry Hotel booking
Tel. +49 221 821-3998
Fax +49 221 821-3999
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Stand space
Application of co-exhibitors
24.10.2025 | 5:00 PM
Deadline for the application of co-exhibitors*.
*Co-exhibitors are companies that are represented at the trade fair with their own products and their own personnel but use the stand area of a main exhibitor. Companies within a corporate group and subsidiaries count as co-exhibitors."
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Trade Fair
Start of the fair
26.10.2025 | 8:00 AM
This opening times are valid for exhibitors. Visitors can access from 9:00 a.m.
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Stand construction
Start of dismantling
29.10.2025 | 5:00 PM
Trucks will be permitted to enter from 5:00 p.m. The stand may not be partially or completely cleared, nor may exhibits be packed away, before 5:00 p.m. on 29.10.2025. Koelnmesse has the right to impose a contract penalty of up to 5,000.00 euros for each time that an exhibitor violates this regulation. Koelnmesse may in addition/as an alternative bar the exhibitor in question from participating in the following event.
Site Security/Logistics
Hans-Joachim Fischer
Tel. +49 221 821-3588
Fax +49 221 821-3435
e-mailMiIchael Moenig
Download calendar entry Construction and dismantling instructions
Tel. +49 221 821-2838
Fax +49 221 821-3999
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Trade Fair
End of the fair
29.10.2025 | 7:00 PM
This opening times are valid for exhibitors. Visitors can access till 06:00 p.m.
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Stand construction
End of dismantling timeall halls
01.11.2025 | 6:00 PM
Please observe the traffic guidelines and the vehicle admission.
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Services
Deadline for ordering parking spaces for trucks/containers/trailers
06.11.2025 | 5:00 PM
Please note: Allocation is subject to availability.
Site Security/Logistics
Thomas Krohm
Tel. +49 221 821-2978
Fax +49 221 821-3209
e-mailRoman Gersch
Download calendar entry To the Koelnmesse-Service-Portal
Tel. +49 221 821-3588
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Invoice
Mailing final invoice for services
07.11.2025 | 8:00 AM
The services used by an exhibitor at the event – e.g. electricity and water supplies, stand cleaning etc. - are invoiced after the conclusion of the event. Invoice amounts are payable immediately upon receipt.
Service team Koelnmesse
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+49 221 821-3941
+49 221 821-3244
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