FAQs for exhibitors

Exhibitors can register in the Exhibitor Service Portal from 30 June 2025 to 30 November. Depending on the availability of free stand space, later stand bookings are still possible.

By submitting your stand registration you are bindingly registered. The confirmation of receipt does not automatically lead to a guaranteed stand confirmation.

You will receive info mailings from us at regular intervals with important information for exhibitors. If you have not yet received any mailings, please contact us.

The hall plan can be viewed in the Exhibitor Service Portal after the stand confirmation has been sent out in May 2026.

The layout is organised according to our specialist group concept in order to offer visitors the best possible orientation. It is therefore unfortunately not possible to select a specific location. Your stand location requests will be taken into account as far as possible in the hall planning. After confirming your stand, you will be able to view your stand location and the hall plan.

You can find an overview here.

You can find an overview here.

All positions of our full-service stands are herelisted here.

Cancellation fees for rebookers see here.

In the event of cancellation by the exhibitor prior to stand confirmation, the registration fee of € 592 remains payable.

Cancellations received after the stand confirmation will also be charged with at least 25% of the stand fee. Please refer to the following table for details:

Registration fee: The registration fee for the main exhibitor will be invoiced separately after receipt of the stand application.

Stand fee and advance payment for ancillary costs: The invoice for the stand rental fee and the advance payment for ancillary costs of € 31 / m² will be invoiced with the stand confirmation (from mid-May 2026). You can find further information on the advance payment of ancillary costshere.

Services: The various services will be invoiced at different times depending on the service provider.

Service charge settlement after the trade fair: The actual service charges invoiced by DLG will be settled after the trade fair in the form of an invoice or credit note - expected in December 2026.

Note: Invoices for DLG services can only be submitted via the Exhibitor Service Portal be made available. Invoices from service partners will be sent by e-mail or post. We recommend that you check all invoices carefully. If you are unsure, we will be happy to help you.

The regular registration deadline ends on 30.11.2025. Our late fees apply for later registrations.

After the stand confirmation has been sent out, probably from mid-May 2026, you can submit your new products for our awards via the Exhibitor Service Portal. The registration deadline is 31 July 2026.

Registered exhibitors or co-exhibitors can rent rooms of various sizes in the centrally located Convention Centre (CC). The conference rooms offer space for events and functions with 10 to 1,100 guests.

Please contact the conference room rental department of Deutsche Messe AG directly: [email protected]

Our local contacts will be happy to assist you with your trade fair planning. You can find an overview here.

Beware of false fee-based offers from unauthorised providers. You can find more information here.

You can order car park tickets for the duration of the trade fair and for the set-up and dismantling periods from May 2026 via the Exhibitor Service Portal. Your tickets will be provided by the car park operator, Gesellschaft für Verkehrsförderung mbH (GfV).

Set-up period (Mon., 02.11. - Sun., 8.11.2026) and dismantling period (Sat., 14.11. - Thu., 19.11.2026):

• Free use of the exhibition car parks
• Access to the exhibition centre is possible on presentation of a set-up and dismantling ticket

Last set-up day (Mon., 09.11.2026):

• Free use of the exhibition car parks
• Restricted access to the exhibition centre (deposit regulation)

During the trade fair (Tue., 10 - Fri., 13 Nov. 2026):

• Paid use of the trade fair car parks. Tickets are available via the Exhibitor Service Portal

• Use digital info material and avoid large quantities of paper.
• Instruct your stand constructor to lay recyclable carpet or reusable carpet tiles on your stand.
• Reduce stand construction materials wherever possible.
• Use stand modules that are reusable or simply recyclable materials.
• Check whether you can reuse packaging materials several times.
• Check whether it is possible to upcycle company clothing.

• Check whether it is possible to transport your machines under cover rather than wrapped in film.
• Organise a shuttle bus service for your employees to Hanover and the exhibition grounds.
• Electromobility: Use the charging stations at the exhibition centre.

• Use the new Green Voucher from our WeReforest project for your invitation management. At the same time, you are investing in climate-stable forest areas.
• Add a link to the public transport timetable to your visitor invitation.

• Use reusable crockery and cutlery.
• Hire a caterer who uses regional and seasonal products.

• Look out for regional service partners.

• Plan reusable decoration materials.
• Replace cut flowers with potted plants.

• Reduce your company's ecological footprint and support the diverse ecosystem services provided by our forests.
• You can find more information and donate directly to the organisation in the service area of the exhibitor service portal.