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Order deadlines for exhibitors

We want to make sure that your participation as an IDS 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 confirmations

    24.06.2024 | 8:00 AM

    Starting about June 2024 confirmations are sent out. The participation contract takes effect with confirmation.
    The confirmation includes dimensioned stand sketches and site maps as attachments.

    Sales

    Nicole Junge
    Sales Operations Manager
    Tel. +49 221 821-2584
    e-mail

    Sarah Wirges
    Sales Operations Managerin
    Tel. +49 221 821-3267
    e-mail

    Susanne Donges
    Sales Operations Manager
    Tel. +49 221 821-3783
    e-mail

    Carmen Wolber
    Sales Operations Manager
    Tel. +49 221 821-3893
    e-mail

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  • Invoice

    Mailing of participation invoice

    15.11.2024 | 9:00 AM

    You will receive the invoice for the participation fee including stand area rental, starting from October 2024.

    Invoice amounts are payable immediately upon receipt of the invoice.

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  • Services

    Deadline 21.01.2025 for ordering in the service shop

    21.01.2025 | 11:59 PM

    Place your order through the service shop!

    - Deadline for ordering exhaust vent and compressed air installation*
    - Deadline for ordering suspensions (from the hall celling)*

    *It is possible to make a reservation at a later point in time for an additional charge.

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3500
    E-Mail

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    To the service shop
  • Services

    Deadline 18.02.2025 for ordering in the service shop

    18.02.2025 | 11:59 PM

    Place your order through the service shop!

    - Deadline for ordering advertising space
    - Deadline for ordering electrical installations*
    - Deadline for ordering water connections*
    - Deadline for ordering stand security*
    - Deadline for ordering stand cleaning
    - Deadline for ordering waste disposal
    - Deadline for tableware rental
    - Deadline for Carpeting
    - Deadline for ordering internet and telecommunications*
    - Deadline for ordering forwarding services
    - Deadline for ordering (long-term) parking permits*

    *It is possible to make a reservation at a later point in time for an additional charge.

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3500
    E-Mail

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    To the service shop
  • Services

    Deadline for ordering fire protection

    18.02.2025 | 11:59 PM

    Use your order through the service shop. It is possible to make a reservation at a later point in time for an additional charge.

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3500
    E-Mail

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    To the service shop
  • Services

    Deadline for ordering parking spaces for trucks/containers/trailers

    05.03.2025 | 11:59 PM

    Please note: It is also possible to order at a later date.

    Allocation is subject to availability.

    Site Security/Logistics

    Josef Scharn
    Tel. +49 221 821-2344
    Fax +49 221 821-3999
    e-mail

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    To the service shop
  • Services

    Deadline16.03.2025 for ordering in the service shop

    16.03.2025 | 11:59 PM

    Place your order through the service shop!

    - Deadline for ordering room rental (office and conference rooms)
    - Deadline for ordering furniture rental
    - Deadline for plant rental and sale
    - Deadline for ordering audio/video/PC equipment rental
    - Deadline for light, video and sound systems
    - Deadline for material impregnation

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3500
    E-Mail

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    To the service shop
  • Service

    Deadline 17.03.2025 for ordering in the service shop

    17.03.2025 | 11:59 PM

    Place your order through the service shop!

    Deadline for ordering hostesses/stand staff and setup, dismantling and supporting staff.

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3500
    E-Mail

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    To the service shop
  • Stand construction

    Start of Construction period

    18.03.2025 | 7:00 AM

    Please observe the traffic guidelines.

    Site Security/Logistics

    Josef Scharn
    Tel. +49 221 821-2344
    Fax +49 221 821-3999
    e-mail

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    Build up and dismantling period
  • Trade Fair

    GEMA registration deadline

    21.03.2025 | 5:00 PM

    Register musical reproduction/performance with GEMA.

    GEMA – Bezirksdirektion NRW
    P.O. Box 1013 43, 44013 Dortmund, Germany
    Tel. +49 231 57701-0
    Fax +49 231 57701-120
    e-mail

    www.gema.de

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    e-mail
  • Stand construction

    End of build up period all halls

    24.03.2025 | 8:00 PM

    Please observe the traffic guidelines.

    Site Security/Logistics

    Josef Scharn
    Tel. +49 221 821-2344
    Fax +49 221 821-3999
    e-mail

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    Build up and dismantling period
  • Orders

    Hotel room reservation

    25.03.2025 | 8:00 AM

    Book your hotel accomodation for IDS here.

    Hotel and Travel Services
    Tel. +49 221 821-3998
    Fax +49 221 821-3999
    e-mail

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    To the booking portal
  • Trade Fair

    Start of the trade fair

    25.03.2025 | 8:00 AM

    This opening hours are valid for exhibitors. Visitors can access from 9:00 a.m.

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    To the opening hours
  • Stand construction

    Start of dismantling

    29.03.2025 | 6:00 PM

    Dismantling of all stands and exhibits in halls:

    Saturday, 29 March 2025 06:00 p.m. to
    Sunday, 30 March 2025 midnight
    Monday, 31 March 2025 07:00 a.m. - midnight
    Tuesday, 1 April 2025 07:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.

    Dismantling may begin not earlier than 06:00 p.m. on Saturday, 29 March 2025.

    Clearing the trade fair stand before the official end of the event represents a serious breach of the Conditions of Participation. In the event of any violation of this condition Koelnmesse reserves the right to exclude the exhibitor from subsequent events.

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    Build up and dismantling period
  • Trade Fair

    End of the trade fair

    29.03.2025 | 7:00 PM

    This opening hours are valid for exhibitors. Visitors can access until 6:00 p.m.

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    To the opening hours
  • Stand space

    Layout planning begins

    01.04.2025 | 9:00 AM

    Start of hall allocation.

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    Contact
  • Stand construction

    End of dismantling

    01.04.2025 | 6:00 PM

  • Invoice

    Mailing final invoice for services

    11.04.2025 | 8:00 AM

    Koelnmesse GmbH is entitled to collect an adequate down payment for the services provided at an event – e.g. electricity and water supplies, media services etc. The amount of the down payment for services is based on the services invoiced at the previous event. For exhibitors that did not take part in the previous event, the down payment amounts to 36,50 EUR / sqm.

    Following the event, a separate invoice will be drawn up for the services provided; the down payment will be credited to this amount. Invoice amounts are payable immediately upon receipt. If the down payment exceeds the amount charged for services provided, the excess amount will be paid back to the exhibitor. Exhibitors are not entitled to have interest paid on their down payment.

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