Cologne: 15.–17.09.2026 #kindundjugend

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Order deadlines for exhibitors

We want to make sure that your participation as an Kind + Jugend 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 I

    31.10.2025 | 11:59 PM

    By registering on or before 31 Oktober 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.

    Kind + Jugend - Team

    Bettina Sgattoni
    Telefon: +49 221 821-2510
    Email: b.sgattoni@koelnmesse.de

    Nicole Bernal
    Telefon: +49 221 821-2704
    Email: n.bernal@koelnmesse.de

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    To the application
  • Stand space

    Layout planning begins

    01.01.2026 | 8:00 AM

    Layout planning begins

    Kind + Jugend - Team

    Bettina Sgattoni
    Telefon: +49 221 821-2510
    Email: b.sgattoni@koelnmesse.de

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  • Stand space

    Mailing of stand confirmations

    04.01.2026 | 8:00 AM

    Starting about January 2026 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.

    Kind + Jugend - Team

    Bettina Sgattoni
    Telefon: +49 221 821-2510
    Email: b.sgattoni@koelnmesse.de

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  • Passes

    Mailing of participation invoice

    01.06.2026 | 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 June 2026. Invoice amounts are payable immediately upon receipt of the invoic

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

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  • Services

    Deadline 16.07.2026 for ordering in the service-shop

    16.07.2026 | 5:00 PM

    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
    Telefon +49 221 821–3500
    E-Mail

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  • Advertising materials

    Editorial and advertising deadline for the Media Package

    29.07.2026 | 5:00 PM

    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
    Tel. +49 0201 36 547-304
    e-mail

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    To the Media Shop
  • Services

    Deadline 13.08.2026 for ordering in the service-shop

    13.08.2026 | 5:00 PM

    "Place your order through the service shop!

    - Deadline for ordering electrical installations*
    - Deadline for ordering water connections*
    - Deadline for ordering sponsorship packages
    - 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 +49 221 821–3500
    E-Mail

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    To the service shop
  • Services

    eSlot - Access to the fair ground

    15.08.2026 | 10:00 AM

    The eSlot booking os obligatory for you to access the Koelnmesse traide fair grounds during construction and dismantling.

    Reservations are possible at short notice; allocation is subject to availability.

    Tel: +49 221 821 2097

    E-mail: eslot@koelnmesse.de

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  • Services

    Deadline for ordering parking spaces for trucks/containers/trailers

    27.08.2026 | 5:00 PM

    Please note: Allocation is subject to availability.

    Site Security/Logistics

    Roman Gersch
    Tel. +49 221 821-2670
    Fax +49 221 821-3209
    e-mail

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    To the Service shop
  • Services

    Deadline for ordering hostesses/stand staff and setup, dismantling and

    07.09.2026 | 6:00 PM

    Place your order through the service shop!

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3500
    E-Mail

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    to the service shop
  • Orders

    Order advertising materials

    08.09.2026 | 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
    Tel. +49 0201 36 547-304
    e-mail

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  • Stand construction

    Start of Construction period

    10.09.2026 | 8:00 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-mail

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

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    Construction and dismantling instructions
  • Services

    Deadline 13.08.2026 for ordering in the service-shop

    13.09.2026 | 12:00 AM

    Place your order through the service shop!

    - 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 material impregnation

    Service-Shop Hotline
    Telefon +49 221 821–3500
    E-Mail

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  • Stand construction

    End of Construction period all halls

    14.09.2026 | 6:00 PM

    Please observe the traffic guideline.

    Site Security/Logistics

    Roman Gersch
    Tel. +49 221 821-2670
    Fax +49 221 821-3209
    e-mail

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    Construction and dismantling instructions
  • Trade Fair

    GEMA registration deadline

    15.09.2026 | 12:00 AM

    GEMA registration deadline.

    GEMA – Bezirksdirektion NRW
    P.O. Box 1013 43, 44013 Dortmund, Germany
    Tel. +49 231 57701-200
    Fax +49 231 57701-230

    www.gema.de

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  • Services

    Deadline for ordering conference and office catering

    15.09.2026 | 12:00 AM

    Order via webshop of Aramark Restaurations GmbH.

    Aramark Restaurations GmbH
    Deutz-Mülheimer Strasse 109
    51063 Köln
    Tel. +49 221 284-8584
    e-mail
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  • Stand space

    Application of co-exhibitors

    15.09.2026 | 8:00 AM

    Deadline for the registration of co-exhibitors*. Co-exhibitors can be registered via the online application tool on Kind + Jugend 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.

    Kind + Jugend - Team

    Bettina Sgattoni
    Telefon: +49 221 821-2510
    Email: b.sgattoni@koelnmesse.de

    Nicole Bernal
    Telefon: +49 221 821-2704
    Email: n.bernal@koelnmesse.de

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    To the exhibitor application
  • Trade Fair

    Start of the fair

    15.09.2026 | 8:00 AM

    This opening times are valid for exhibitors. Visitors can access from 09:00 a.m.

    Visitor hotline

    Phone: +49 1806 117 017*

    Fax: +49 221 821-991230

    * (0.20 EUR/call from a German landline; max. 0.60 EUR/call from a mobile network)

    E-mail: kindundjugend@visitor.koelnmesse.de

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  • Services

    Hotel room reservations

    15.09.2026 | 5:00 PM

    Book your hotel accomodation for 'Kind + Jugend here.

    Hotel and Travel Services
    Tel. +49 221 821-3998
    Fax +49 221 821-3999
    e-mail

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  • Stand construction

    Start of dismantling

    17.09.2026 | 6:00 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 6:00 p.m. on 17.09.2026. 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
    Tel. +49 221 821-2670
    Fax +49 221 821-3209
    e-mail

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    Construction and dismantling instructions
  • Trade Fair

    End of the fair

    17.09.2026 | 7:00 PM

    This opening times are valid for exhibitors. Visitors can access till 6 p.m.

    Visitor hotline

    Phone: +49 1806 117 017*

    Fax: +49 221 821-991230

    * (0.20 EUR/call from a German landline; max. 0.60 EUR/call from a mobile network)

    E-mail: kindundjugend@visitor.koelnmesse.de

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    To the opening times
  • Stand construction

    End of dismantling

    19.09.2026 | 10:00 PM

    Please observe the traffic guideline.

    Site Security/Logistics

    Roman Gersch
    Tel. +49 221 821-2670
    Fax +49 221 821-3209
    e-mail

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    Construction and dismantling instructions
  • Invoice

    Mailing final invoice for services

    30.09.2026 | 8:00 AM

    Kind + Jugend - Team

    Bettina Sgattoni
    Telefon: +49 221 821-2510
    Email: b.sgattoni@koelnmesse.de

    Nicole Bernal
    Telefon: +49 221 821-2704
    Email: n.bernal@koelnmesse.de

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