FAQS

What is a co-exhibitor?

Co-exhibitor is a company represented by personnel and exhibiting its products on a stand of a main exhibitor. This also includes group companies and subsidiaries. Co-exhibitors are to be registered by the main exhibitor on a separate form. A fee of 280 EUR and a communication fee of 60 EUR for each co-exhibitor are levied and invoiced to the main exhibitor.

When is the planning approval by Messe München GmbH necessary?

The planning approval is necessary in the following cases: for stand designs for two-storey constructions, for stands larger than 100 m², stand structures exceeding 3 m or for stands with covering/canopy. Stand concepts meeting this requirements are to be submitted in duplicate for approval to Messe München GmbH’s TAS, containing to-scale stand design plans (ground plan, elevations and sectional drawings) no later than April 19, 2019.

Is there a list of deadlines?

We prepared an overview of all the deadlines until the exhibition for you.

When does the allocation process begin?

The allocation begins in October 2018 starting with registered return exhibitors (from 100 m² stand size). New exhibitors will receive their stand proposal in January 2019.

Is there a possibility to indicate stand location requirements?

Your stand location requirements can be indicated in the application form. We make any effort during the allocation process to meet the requirements of all the registered companies. We hope for your understanding that we are unable to fulfill all the wishes concerning stand location. In any case, we recommend you to send us the application form until September 15, 2018.

When is the deadline for application?

The deadline for application is September 15, 2018. Applications will be also accepted and included in the allocation process after the deadline. In the latter case, stand location requirements can only be partially fulfilled.

Can I cancel my participation as an exhibitor and what are the cancellation fees?

Process description and costs are listed in “A 5 Cancellation of contract” in “General Terms of Participation (A).”

How does the stand application process work?

Please fill in all fields of the online exhibitor application, which can be found at . Our Exhibitors’ Online Application Guide will help you with any questions. After receipt of the application, we will confirm your application via email. Our placement proposal together with a hall plan will be sent to you via email after the allocation earliest end of November. Afterwards, you have a time limit of one week to confirm the placement proposal or discuss other options with us. The acceptance of the placement proposal represents a contractual offer, from which the exhibitor cannot withdraw once it has been received by Messe München. Should you not accept the placement proposal, the application can be withdrawn free of charge. Please see “A2 Admission” in “General Terms of Participation (A).”

How can I apply my co-exhibitors?

The main exhibitor will provide an online link to its co-exhibitors for registering. This online link will be created as soon as the main exhibitor completed its own application online.

What kind of stand types do you offer?

Stay on budget with accurate calculations and transparent cost control. Please find here our prices and stand offers.

All prices are net and subject to applicable value-added tax.

What is mandatory communication fee?

This fee covers the following services: basic entry (company name/hall/stand no.) in catalog, online database, visitor guide, transport logistic app, entry in online database under product groups / industry sectors / logistical economic areas, one copy of the printed catalog (given out at the trade fair), electronic press compartment, entry on the internet at “Exhibitor Highlights” and “Job Corner”.

What is advance payment for services that need to be ordered?

The invoice you receive upon notice of admission includes an advance payment for services to be ordered (e.g. electricity, water disposal, telecommunication services, tickets). After the fair, on the final invoice, the advance payment will be deducted from the costs for the services that were actually ordered.

What is flat-rate fee for waste disposal?

The flat-rate fee for waste disposal during the fair covers the disposal of waste generated by the exhibitor at his stand during the fair, set-up and dismantling. Grey refuse sacks (60 l) will be distributed during the event for any standard (non-production) waste generated on the stands. The sacks containing waste must be deposited on the stand perimeter in the evenings (by 20:00).

What is AUMA fee?

The German Council of Trade Fairs and Exhibitions (AUMA –Der Ausstellungs- und Messeausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft) represents interests of exhibitors, organizers and visitors of exhibitions, examines and certifies trade fair key figures. Therefore, AUMA charges an amount to all exhibitors.

The amount is invoiced by MMG and passed on directly to AUMA.

Which services are included in Full service package stand?

Take advantage of our complete solution at a price of EUR 6,160. You will be provided with a fully equipped stand.

What charges should be considered for budget calculation?

We prepared an overview of the most important items as an aid for calculating your budget.

Prices marked with * are prices of 2018. They will be updated as soon as the prices for 2019 are available. All prices indicated below are net and subject to applicable value-added tax.

What additional fees will apply?

Costs in addition to the participation prices are listed here.