Important Deadlines

Early Bird Deadline

Friday 20 March 2026

This is the deadline to receive 20% off.
After this deadline, regular prices apply

Space Only Stand Assessment

Friday 20 March 2026

Stand build cannot commence until build approval received

Complex Stands

Friday 20 March 2026

See Complex Structures for information

Stand Parties

Tuesday 21 April 2026

Complete if you plan to hold a stand party - see Stand Parties section and return the Stand Party Form

Working Exhibits

Friday 17 April 2026

Required if you plan to have a working demonstration on your stand, see Working Exhibits and Presentation Areas and return the Working Exhibits Form.

Traffic Booking Link

Tuesday 21 April 2026

Booking slots available from this date

Accommodation

Sunday 17 May 2026

After this date, room rates cannot be guaranteed and may be subject to additional charges.

Freight and Shipping
Forklifts
Storage and Empty
Package Handling

Sunday 12 April 2026

After this deadline, there is a 20% surcharge.

Airfreight (Cologne):
7 working days, prior to delivery to stand

Seafreight - LCL (Hamburg):
14 working days, prior to delivery to stand

Seafreight - FCL: (Hamburg):
10 working days, prior to delivery to stand

Rigging Deadline

Friday 17 April 2026

After this deadline, there is a 20% surcharge and orders may not be able to be placed

Nameboard Deadline

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Only Applicable to Shell Scheme Stands.
The nameboard listed for shell scheme stands will be made up with the banner name on your original stand contract, any changes onsite will be subject to a charge.

Catering

Friday 17 April 2026 

After this deadline, there will be a surcharge and a limited offering

Regular Price Deadline

Friday 17 April 2026

After this deadline, we cannot guarantee availability. Services onsite will be charged with a 20% surcharge