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Order deadlines for exhibitors

We want to make sure that your participation as an ProSweets Cologne 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

    Deadline Early Bird

    30.04.2025 | 12:00 AM

    By registering on or before 30th April 2025, exhibitors will be charged the reduced trade fair participation price. The price is based on the date the registration forms are received by Koelnmesse.

    Sales

    Sandra Stroscherer
    Sales Manager
    Tel. +49 221 821-2814
    Fax +49 221 821-3997
    e-mail

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    To the online application
  • Stand space

    Layout planning begins

    01.08.2025 | 12:00 AM

    Start of hall allocation.

    Sales

    Sandra Stroscherer
    Sales Manager
    Tel. +49 221 821-2814
    Fax +49 221 821-3997
    e-mail

    Download calendar entry

  • Stand space

    Mailing of stand confirmations

    01.09.2025 | 12:00 AM

    Starting about Septbember 2025 stand confirmations are sent out. The participation contract takes effect with stand confirmation. The stand area confirmation includes dimensioned stand sketches and site maps as attachments.

    Sales

    Sandra Stroscherer
    Sales Manager
    Tel. +49 221 821-2814
    Fax +49 221 821-3997
    e-mail

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  • Services

    Deadline Order advertising materials

    01.09.2025 | 12:00 AM

    Refer customers and business partners persuasively to your participation at the trade fair – with the varied selection of printed and online promotional material.

    NEUREUTER FAIR MEDIA GmbH
    Marcus Christiansen
    Tel. +49 201 365 47-254
    e-mail

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    To the service shop
  • Invoice

    Mailing of participation invoice

    01.11.2025 | 12:00 AM

    You will receive the invoice for the participation fee including stand area rental, along with your free work and exhibitor passes, starting around November 2025. Invoice amounts are payable immediately upon receipt of the invoice.

    Service team Koelnmesse
    Tel. +49 221 821-3941
    e-mail

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  • Services

    Start of ordering Eslot

    01.12.2025 | 11:59 PM

    Book your eSlot now to enter the exhibition centre for set-up and dismantling. Bookings can also be made at a later date. Allocation is subject to availability.

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    To the service shop
  • Advertising materials

    Editorial and advertising deadline for the Marketing Package

    04.12.2025 | 12:00 AM

    All main exhibitors, co-exhibitors and all additionally represented companies are obliged to order the Marketing Package, which includes an entry in the printed catalogue. A fee is charged for this service. Please make a note of the deadline for providing editorial and advertising content.

    NEUREUTER FAIR MEDIA GmbH
    Marcus Christiansen
    Tel. +49 201 365 47-254
    e-mail

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    To the Media Shop
  • Service

    Early bird price until 04.12.2025 for ordering in the service-shop

    04.12.2025 | 12:00 AM

    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.

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    To the service shop
  • Stand space

    Application of co-exhibitors

    04.12.2025 | 12:00 AM

    Deadline for the registration of co-exhibitors*. Co-exhibitors can be registered via the online application tool on ProSweets Cologne website.

    *Co-exhibitors are companies that are represented at the trade fair with their own products and their own personnel but use the stand area of a main exhibitor. Companies within a corporate group and subsidiaries count as co-exhibitors.

    Sales

    Sandra Stroscherer
    Sales Manager
    Tel. +49 221 821-2814
    Fax +49 221 821-3997
    e-mail

    Download calendar entry

    Become exhibitor
  • Orders

    Hotel room reservations

    23.12.2025 | 12:00 AM

    Book your hotel accomodation for ProSweets Cologne 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
  • Stand construction

    Deadline regular price - start of last call price

    31.12.2025 | 12:00 AM

    Stand construction approval is now only granted by means of a digitally managed questionnaire via the Delegatis platform. An individual access link to the question catalogue will be sent to each exhibitor by Koelnmesse sent to each exhibitor. The necessary documents for stand approval must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the event.

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  • Services

    Early bird price until 01.01.2026 for ordering in the service-shop

    01.01.2026 | 12:00 AM

    Place your order through the service shop!

    - Deadline for ordering electrical installations*

    - Deadline for ordering water connections*

    - Deadline for ordering sponsorship packages

    - Bestellfrist Sponsoringoptionen

    - Bestellfrist Videostandbewachung

    - Deadline for ordering video stand surveillance

    - Deadline for ordering stand security*

    - Deadline for ordering stand cleaning*

    - Deadline for ordering waste disposal*

    - Deadline for ordering internet and telecommunications*

    - Deadline for fire protection*

    - Deadline for carpeting*

    - Deadline for ordering forwarding services

    - Deadline for ordering (long-term) parking permits

    - Deadline for ordering advertising space

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

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3666
    E-Mail

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    To the service shop
  • Services

    Deadline 01.01.2026 for ordering in the service-shop

    01.01.2026 | 12:00 AM

    - Forwarding services

    - (long-term) parking permits

    - Advertising space

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3666
    E-Mail

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  • Stand space

    Registration for a standparty

    05.01.2026 | 12:00 AM

    Organisation of receptions, parties and other events at your trade fair stand.

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  • Services

    Deadline for ordering parking spaces for trucks/containers/trailers

    15.01.2026 | 12:00 AM

    Please note: Allocation is subject to availability.

    Site Security/Logistics

    Hans-Joachim Fischer
    Tel. +49 221 821-3588
    Fax +49 221 821-3435
    e-mail

    MiIchael Moenig
    Tel. +49 221 821-2838
    Fax +49 221 821-3999
    e-mail

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    To the service shop
  • Services

    Deadline for ordering hostesses/stand staff, setup and dismantling

    20.01.2026 | 12:00 AM

    Place your order through the service shop!

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3666
    E-Mail

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    Service-Shop
  • Services

    Deadline 26.01.2026 for ordering in the service-shop

    26.01.2026 | 12:00 AM

    Place your order through the service shop!

    - Deadline for press compartments

    - 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 ordering hostesses/stand staff and setup, dismantling and supporting staff

    - Deadline for material impregnation

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3666
    E-Mail

    Download calendar entry

    To the service shop
  • Stand construction

    Start of Construction period

    29.01.2026 | 8:00 AM

    Please follow the instructions for construction and dismantling.
    Please also observe the traffic guidelines and the vehicle admission.

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    Construction and dismantling instructions
  • Stand construction

    End of Construction period all halls

    31.01.2026 | 8:00 PM

    Please follow the instructions for construction and dismantling.

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    Construction and dismantling instructions
  • Services

    Deadline for ordering conference and office catering

    01.02.2026 | 12:00 AM

    Our partner, Aramark Restaurations GmbH, offers you a wide range of food and drinks in the Aramak webshop. Order yout treat at the push of a button!

    Aramark Restaurations GmbH

    Deutz-Mülheimer Strasse 109

    51063 Köln

    Telefon +49 221 284-8584

    Kirberg Messecatering GmbH
    Gewerbehof 18
    51469 Bergisch Gladbach

    Tel. +49 221 284-8552
    Fax +49 221 284-8550

    Write an e-mail
    To the website

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    Aramark Webshop
  • Services

    GEMA registration deadline

    01.02.2026 | 8:00 AM

    Register musical reproduction/performance with GEMA.

    GEMA Bezirksdirektion Stuttgart
    Key Account Management Messe

    Herdweg 63, 70174 Stuttgart
    Tel. +49 711 2252-794
    Fax +49 711 2252-800
    e-mail
    www.gema.de/messen

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  • Trade Fair

    Start of the fair

    01.02.2026 | 9:00 AM

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

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    To the opening times
  • Trade Fair

    End of the fair

    04.02.2026 | 4:00 PM

    This opening times are valid for exhibitors. Visitors can access till 4:00 p.m.

    Sales

    Sandra Stroscherer
    Sales Manager
    Tel. +49 221 821-2814
    Fax +49 221 821-3997
    e-mail

    Download calendar entry

    To the opening times
  • Stand construction

    Start of dismantling

    04.02.2026 | 4:00 PM

    Trucks will be permitted to enter from 6:00 p.m. The stand may not be partially or completely cleared, nor may exhibits be packed away, before 4:00 p.m. on 05.02.2025. Koelnmesse has the right to impose a contract penalty of up to 5,000.00 euros for each time that an exhibitor violates this regulation. Koelnmesse may in addition/as an alternative bar the exhibitor in question from participating in the following event.

    Site Security/Logistics

    Hans-Joachim Fischer
    Tel. +49 221 821-3588
    Fax +49 221 821-3435
    e-mail

    MiIchael Moenig
    Tel. +49 221 821-2838
    Fax +49 221 821-3999
    e-mail

    Download calendar entry

    Construction and dismantling instructions
  • Invoice

    End of dismantling

    07.02.2026 | 8:00 PM

    Please follow the instructions for construction and dismantling.

    Service team Koelnmesse
    Tel. +49 221 821-3941
    e-mail

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    Construction and dismantling instructions
  • Invoice

    Mailing final invoice for services

    01.04.2026 | 12:00 AM

    Following the event, a separate invoice will be drawn up for the services provided. Invoice amounts are payable immediately upon receipt.

    Sales

    Sandra Stroscherer
    Sales Manager
    Tel. +49 221 821-2814
    Fax +49 221 821-3997
    e-mail

    Download calendar entry