Timetable
All dates at a glance.
| 2026 | ||
| from now on | Your non-binding registration | |
| from August | Start of stand layout planning and stand allocation | |
| from December | Receipt of your proposed placement with hall plan in the exhibitor portal. Contract conclusion only after acceptance of the stand notification or after the expiry of the objection period (2 weeks) Receipt of your admission with detailed stand sketch in the exhibitor portal | |
| 2027 | ||
| from January | Technical and other services available on www.ihm.de, as well as advertising spaces on the trade fair grounds / promotional materials for visitor marketing (day ticket vouchers) Online catalogue available Receipt of your participation invoice via email and available for download in the exhibitor portal Personalisation and download of free and paid exhibitor passes in the exhibitor portal (after full payment of the participation invoice) Submission deadline for technical orders and stand construction approvals | |
| from February | Traffic guidelines available Submission deadline for application for Federal Innovation and National Awards | |
| 07/03 | Official stand setup begins | |
| 08/03 | Official start of construction FOOD & LIFE | |
| 10–14/03 | Trade fair duration | |
| 15–16/03 | Dismantling period | |
| from April | Dispatch of final invoices four to six weeks after the end of the fair |