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Exhibitor checklist
We want to make sure that your participation as an spoga+gafa 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.
- You can sort all of your important dates according to date, priority and category
- You can find the right contact person to answer your questions with one click
- You can import the most important dates directly into your calendar software (e.g. Outlook) using iCalendar
- You can use the calendar to display important dates starting from a particular point in time
Import all appointments in your calendar application with one click.
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Stand space
Deadline Early Bird I
31.08.2023 | 11:59 PM
By registering on or before 1 September 2023, 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
Hagen Cabalo
Sales Manager
Sector Garden Technology, Plants & Biochemistry, Equipment & Sheds, Grill & BBQ
Tel. +49 221 821-2377
e-mailMaria Garofalo
Sales Manager
Sector Decorations & Equipment, Camping & Leisure, Sports & Games, Outdoor Kitchen World
Tel. +49 221 821-2545
e-mailAndre Hecht
Download calendar entry To the application forms
Sales Manager
Sector Garden Furniture, garden unique, Complete stand packages, Starter Area, Individual stand construction solutions
Tel. +49 221 821-2646
e-mail -
Stand space
Layout planning begins.
01.09.2023 | 8:00 AM
Start of hall allocation.
Sales
Hagen Cabalo
Sales Manager
Sector Garden Technology, Plants & Biochemistry, Equipment & Sheds, Grill & BBQ
Tel. +49 221 821-2377
e-mailMaria Garofalo
Sales Manager
Sector Decorations & Equipment, Camping & Leisure, Sports & Games, Outdoor Kitchen World
Tel. +49 221 821-2545
e-mailAndre Hecht
Download calendar entry
Sales Manager
Sector Garden Furniture, garden unique, Complete stand packages, Starter Area, Individual stand construction solutions
Tel. +49 221 821-2646
e-mail -
Stand space
Mailing of stand confirmations
01.10.2023 | 8:00 AM
Starting about October 2023 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
Hagen Cabalo
Sales Manager
Sector Garden Technology, Plants & Biochemistry, Equipment & Sheds, Grill & BBQ
Tel. +49 221 821-2377
e-mailMaria Garofalo
Sales Manager
Sector Decorations & Equipment, Camping & Leisure, Sports & Games, Outdoor Kitchen World
Tel. +49 221 821-2545
e-mailAndre Hecht
Download calendar entry
Sales Manager
Sector Garden Furniture, garden unique, Complete stand packages, Starter Area, Individual stand construction solutions
Tel. +49 221 821-2646
e-mail -
Services
Mailing of service-shop log-in data
15.01.2024 | 8:00 AM
Starting about January 2024 service shop log-in data is sent to exhibitors whose stands have been confirmed. You can easily order our trade fair services online through the service shop.
Service-Shop Hotline
Download calendar entry To the service shop
Telefon +49 221 821–3500
E-Mail -
Advertising materials
Order advertising materials
15.01.2024 | 8:00 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
Download calendar entry To the Media shop
Tel. +49 201 365 47-230
e-mail -
Invoice
Mailing of participation invoice
31.03.2024 | 8:00 AM
You will receive the invoice for the participation fee including stand area rental, along with your free work and exhibitor passes, starting around September 2024. Invoice amounts are payable immediately upon receipt of the invoice.
Service team Koelnmesse
Download calendar entry
Tel. +49 221 821-3941
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Advertising materials
Editorial and advertising deadline for the Marketing Package
11.04.2024 | 8:00 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
Download calendar entry To the Media shop
Tel. +49 201 365 47-230
e-mail -
Stand space
Application of co-exhibitors
12.04.2024 | 8:00 AM
Deadline for the registration of co-exhibitors*. Co-exhibitors can be registered via the online application tool on spoga+gafa 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
Hagen Cabalo
Sales Manager
Sector Garden Technology, Plants & Biochemistry, Equipment & Sheds, Grill & BBQ
Tel. +49 221 821-2377
e-mailMaria Garofalo
Sales Manager
Sector Decorations & Equipment, Camping & Leisure, Sports & Games, Outdoor Kitchen World
Tel. +49 221 821-2545
e-mailAndre Hecht
Download calendar entry To the online application tool
Sales Manager
Sector Garden Furniture, garden unique, Complete stand packages, Starter Area, Individual stand construction solutions
Tel. +49 221 821-2646
e-mail -
Services
Deadline 15.04.2024 for ordering in the service-shop
15.04.2024 | 8:00 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.
Service-Shop Hotline
Download calendar entry To the service shop
Telefon +49 221 821–3500
E-Mail -
Services
Booking eSlots
15.04.2024 | 8:00 AM
Book your eSlot now to enter the exhibition grounds for set-up and dismantling.
eSlot Serviceteam
To the booking portal
Tel. +49 221 821 2097
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Services
Deadline 10.05.2024 for ordering in the service-shop
10.05.2024 | 8:00 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
Download calendar entry To the service shop
Telefon +49 221 821–3500
E-Mail -
Services
Deadline for ordering fire protection
12.05.2024 | 8:00 AM
Place your order through the service shop. It is possible to make a reservation at a later point in time for an additional charge.
Service-Shop Hotline
Download calendar entry To the service shop
Telefon +49 221 821–3500
E-Mail -
Services
Deadline 13.05.2024 for ordering in the service-shop
13.05.2024 | 8:00 AM
Place your order through the service shop!
- Deadline for ordering advertising space
- Deadline for ordering electrical installations*
- Deadline for ordering water connections*
- Deadline for ordering stand security*
- Deadline for ordering stand cleaning
- Deadline for ordering waste disposal
- Deadline for tableware rental
- Deadline for ordering internet and telecommunications*
- Deadline for ordering forwarding services
- Deadline for ordering (long-term) parking permits*
*It is possible to make a reservation at a later point in time for an additional charge.
Service-Shop Hotline
Download calendar entry To the service shop
Telefon +49 221 821–3500
E-Mail -
Services
Deadline for ordering parking spaces for trucks/containers/trailers
24.05.2024 | 8:00 AM
Please note: Allocation is subject to availability.
Site Security/Logistics
Roman Gersch
Download calendar entry To the service shop
Tel. +49 221 821-2670
Fax +49 221 821-3209
e-mail -
Services
Deadline for ordering catering delivery service
30.05.2024 | 8:00 AM
Order via webshop of Kirberg catering.
Kirberg Messecatering GmbH
Deutz-Mülheimer Strasse 109
51063 Cologne
Tel. +49 221 284-8552
Fax +49 221 284-8550
Write an e-mailKirberg Messecatering GmbH
Gewerbehof 18
51469 Bergisch GladbachTel. +49 221 284-8552
Fax +49 221 284-8550Write an e-mail
Download calendar entry To the Kirberg webshop
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Trade Fair
GEMA registration deadline
31.05.2024 | 11:59 PM
Register musical reproduction/performance with GEMA.
GEMA – Bezirksdirektion NRW
Download calendar entry
P.O. Box 1013 43, 44013 Dortmund, Germany
Tel. +49 231 57701-200
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Orders
Hotel room reservation
01.06.2024 | 8:00 AM
Book your hotel accomodation for spoga+gafa here.
Hotel and Travel Services
Download calendar entry To the booking portal
Tel. +49 221 821-3998
Fax +49 221 821-3999
e-mail -
Services
Deadline for ordering conference and office catering
01.06.2024 | 8:00 AM
Order via webshop of Aramark Restaurations GmbH.
Aramark Restaurations GmbH
Download calendar entry To the Aramark webshop
Deutz-Mülheimer Strasse 109
51063 Köln
Tel. +49 221 284-8584
e-mail
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Services
Deadline for ordering hostesses/stand staff and setup, dismantling and
08.06.2024 | 8:00 AM
Place your order through the service shop!
Service-Shop Hotline
Download calendar entry To the service shop
Telefon +49 221 821–3500
E-Mail -
Stand construction
Start of Construction period
10.06.2024 | 7:00 AM
Please observe the traffic guidelines and the vehicle admission.
Site Security/Logistics
Hans-Joachim Fischer
Tel. +49 221 821-3588
Fax +49 221 821-3435
e-mailMiIchael Moenig
Download calendar entry Construction and dismantling instructions
Tel. +49 221 821-2838
Fax +49 221 821-3999
e-mail -
Stand construction
End of Construction period
15.06.2024 | 6:00 PM
Please observe the traffic guidelines and the vehicle admission.
Site Security/Logistics
Roman Gersch
Download calendar entry Construction and dismantling instructions
Tel. +49 221 821-2670
Fax +49 221 821-3209
e-mail -
Trade Fair
Start of the fair
16.06.2024 | 8:00 AM
This opening times are valid for exhibitors. Visitors can access from 09:00 a.m.
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Stand construction
Start of dismantling
18.06.2024 | 5:00 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 5:00 p.m. on 18.06.2024. 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
Roman Gersch
Download calendar entry Construction and dismantling instructions
Tel. +49 221 821-2670
Fax +49 221 821-3209
e-mail -
Trade Fair
End of the fair
18.06.2024 | 6:00 PM
This opening times are valid for exhibitors. Visitors can access till 05:00 p.m.
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Stand construction
End of dismantling
20.06.2024 | 6:00 PM
Please find the detailed construction periods of each hall on our website under Participation and planning.
Please observe the traffic guidelines and the vehicle admission.
Site Security/Logistics
Roman Gersch
Download calendar entry Construction and dismantling instructions
Tel. +49 221 821-2670
Fax +49 221 821-3209
e-mail -
Invoice
Mailing final invoice for services
13.07.2024 | 8:00 AM
Koelnmesse GmbH is entitled to collect an adequate down payment for the services provided at an event – e.g. electricity and water supplies, media services etc. The amount of the down payment for services is based on the services invoiced at the previous event. For exhibitors that did not take part in the previous event, the down payment amounts to 21,00 EUR / sqm. Following the event, a separate invoice will be drawn up for the services provided; the down payment will be credited to this amount. Invoice amounts are payable immediately upon receipt. If the down payment exceeds the amount charged for services provided, the excess amount will be paid back to the exhibitor. Exhibitors are not entitled to have interest paid on their down payment.
Sales
Hagen Cabalo
Sales Manager
Sector Garden Technology, Plants & Biochemistry, Equipment & Sheds, Grill & BBQ
Tel. +49 221 821-2377
e-mailMaria Garofalo
Sales Manager
Sector Decorations & Equipment, Camping & Leisure, Sports & Games, Outdoor Kitchen World
Tel. +49 221 821-2545
e-mailAndre Hecht
Download calendar entry
Sales Manager
Sector Garden Furniture, garden unique, Complete stand packages, Starter Area, Individual stand construction solutions
Tel. +49 221 821-2646
e-mail