Early build up period

The regular build up of ProSweets Cologne begins on Thursday, 29.01.2026 at 08:00 am.
An early build up is possible on Tuesday, 27.01.2026 and Wednesday, 28.01.2026​ from 06:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a fee.

The costs for the early build up are amounting to EUR 1,500.00 (plus VAT) per day and per exhibitor and per hall level. The usage fee is charged at a flat rate for the entire period from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., even if the period is not fully used.

The invoice for the early build up will be charged exclusively to the exhibitor after the trade fair. Invoicing to a third-party company is not possible.

We would like to point out that during the early build up period the freight elevators will only be put into operation on request. For use of the freight elevator in Hall 10, please contact S.E.C, Operations Management South Phone: +49 221-284 9262 , einsatzleitung.sued@sec-security.de .

Only employees of Koelnmesse GmbH or companies commissioned by Koelnmesse GmbH are authorised to operate the lifts. You will have to bear the costs associated with their use.

We would like to point out that the hall will only be heated from the official start of set up on 29 January 2026. Furthermore we would like to draw your attention to the fact that any earlier start of set up on 27 January 2026 and on 28 January 2026 is at your own risk. Koelnmesse GmbH assumes no liability within the context of the legal regulations.

To access the exhibition grounds, you must book an eSlot (time slot). Bookings can be made on the eSlot portal from 9 December 2025.

Further information can be found at www.prosweets.de/eSlot and in the confirmation for early build up.

If you have any questions regarding eSlot, please contact our service team at:

Phone: +49 221 821-2097
E-mail: eSlot@koelnmesse.de