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- For exhibitors
- Plan trade fair presence on site
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Order deadlines
Order deadlines for exhibitors
We want to make sure that your participation as an spoga dog 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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- Show or hide deadlines, important information and start dates for organizing your trade fair participation
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Deadline Early Bird I
05.06.2026 | 9:00 AM
By registering on or before 5 June 2026, exhibitors will be charged the reduced trade fair participation price. The price is based on the date the registration forms are received by Koelnmesse.
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Mailing of stand confirmations
15.07.2026 | 9:00 AM
Starting about July 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.
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Layout planning begins
15.07.2026 | 5:00 PM
Start of hall allocation.
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Mailing of participation invoice
07.11.2026 | 5:00 PM
You will receive the invoice for the participation fee including stand area rental, along with your free work and exhibitor passes, starting around November 2026. Invoice amounts are payable immediately upon receipt of the invoice.
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Hotel room reservations
26.11.2026 | 5:00 PM
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Early bird price until 1 Dec 2026 for ordering in the service-shop
01.12.2026 | 12:00 AM
- exhaust vent and compressed air installation
- 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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Editorial and advertising deadline for the Marketing Package
10.12.2026 | 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.
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Early bird price until 29 Dec 2026 for ordering in the service-shop
29.12.2026 | 12:00 AM
Orders in our service shop
- electrical installations
- water connections
- stand security
- stand cleaning
- waste disposal
- internet and telecommunications
- Carpeting
- Fire protection
It is possible to order at a later date at the regular price.
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Deadline 29 December 2026 for ordering in the service-shop
29.12.2026 | 12:00 AM
Orders in our service shop
- Forwarding services
- (long-term) parking permits
-Advertising space
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Deadline Early Bird II
31.12.2026 | 9:00 AM
By registering on or before 31 December 2026, exhibitors will be charged the reduced trade fair participation price. The price is based on the date the registration forms are received by Koelnmesse.
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Deadline 12 January 2027 for ordering in the service-shop
12.01.2027 | 12:00 AM
Deadline for ordering parking spaces for trucks/containers/trailers
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Deadline Catering
12.01.2027 | 5:00 PM
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GEMA registration deadline
15.01.2027 | 5:00 PM
Register musical reproduction/performance with GEMA.
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Application of co-exhibitors
15.01.2027 | 5:00 PM
Deadline for the application of co-exhibitors*.
For co-exhibitor application please click here.
*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.
Further information -
Deadline 22 January 2027 for ordering in the service-shop
22.01.2027 | 12:00 AM
Hostesses/stand staff and setup, dismantling and supporting staff
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Start of Construction period
26.01.2027 | 6:00 AM
Please observe the traffic guidelines and the vehicle admission.
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Deadline 28 January 2027 for ordering in the service-shop
28.01.2027 | 12:00 AM
Orders in our service shop
- room rental (office and conference rooms)
- furniture rental
- audio/video/PC equipment rental
- Deadline for light, video and sound systems
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Order advertising materials free of charge
29.01.2027 | 12:00 AM
Refer customers and business partners persuasively to your participation at the trade fair – with the varied selection of online promotional material.
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End of Construction period all halls
29.01.2027 | 6:00 PM
Please observe the traffic guidelines and the vehicle admission.
Construction and dismantling instructions -
Start of the fair
30.01.2027 | 8:00 AM
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Start of dismantling
01.02.2027 | 5:00 PM
Trucks will be permitted to enter from 8:00 p.m. The stand may not be partially or completely cleared, nor may exhibits be packed away, before 5:00 p.m. on 01.02.2027. 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.
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End of the fair
01.02.2027 | 5:00 PM
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End of dismantling
03.02.2027 | 6:00 PM
Please observe the traffic guidelines and the vehicle admission.
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Mailing final invoice for services
15.02.2027 | 9:00 AM
The services used by an exhibitor at an event (e.g. electricity and water supplies, stand cleaning etc.) are invoiced after the conclusion of the event. Invoice amounts are payable immediately upon receipt.