Our Event Technology (VT) department can assist you with any technical and safety-related questions. Our colleagues advise exhibitors and stand builders before, during and after the fair.

The grounds of the Leipziger Messe are equipped with a modern information and communication infrastructure. Among other services, we offer wired internet connections in the exhibition halls – with high bandwidth and availability. You can book this service conveniently using our online ordering system .

Note: Follow the guide (PDF, 222 kB) below to connect your own Wi-Fi router to your wired Internet connection. This guide will teach you some basic rules for low-interference operation.

Alternatively, Leipziger Messe will provide you with internet via wireless access point for stand coverage. You can get personal advice on this by calling +49 341 678-9905, and order this service conveniently through our online ordering system .

We will be happy to take care of finding a hotel for you and arranging suitable accommodation for your visit to the trade fair in Leipzig. Just get in touch with our friendly service staff.

DHL Trade Fairs & Events GmbH (DHL TFE) is the exclusive logistics partner of Leipziger Messe GmbH. The company has sole forwarding rights on the grounds of the Leipziger Messe.

DHL TFE services in detail:

• Transport of exhibits and stand installations to and from the stand
• Empty and full load handling, including provision of technical auxiliary equipment for unloading and loading
• Assembly or deconstruction
• Transport etc.
• Customs clearance for temporary and permanent imports

Note: Information on the available forwarding services can be found in order form G1 (PDF, 38 kB) (forwarding services) in our order form. Please use the online ordering system to book these services.

The official Leipziger Messe tariff applies to all forwarding services; an overview of the costs can be found in the trade fair forwarding tariff (PDF, 846 kB) .

Tip: You can also instruct DHL TFE to transport your trade fair and stand construction materials to and from Leipzig.

DHL Trade Fairs & Events GmbH will be happy to deal with any questions you may have about the services on offer.

DHL Trade Fairs & Events GmbH (DHL TFE) is the exclusive logistics partner of Leipziger Messe GmbH. The company has sole forwarding rights on the grounds of the Leipziger Messe. Do not hesitate to contact our partner if you need forwarding services.

Copy and fax facilities are available in the exhibition shop. You can find the exhibition shop in the West Entrance Hall (Glass Hall / Magnolienallee).

If you need a visa to enter Germany either as a congress delegate or trade fair visitor, you can find helpful information on the website of the Federal Foreign Office :

• Info on visa requirements
• The current visa regulations
• Details on visa application
• Download visa application form

The Federal Foreign Office also provides you with the address of the relevant German embassy or consulate and application forms for Schengen visas. You will find a list of the documents required for applying for a visa in your country of origin (in German as well as an official language of your country of origin) on the website of the relevant German embassy or consulate in your country of origin.

If you come from the following countries, please contact the foreign representative of Leipziger Messe in your country of origin. The respective representatives will assist you with the visa application – including, for example, the letters of invitation.

If you are a congress delegate or trade visitor from another country and require a letter of invitation for visa purposes, please indicate this when registering. Just check the corresponding box. You will then receive an email with a form to fill out with your personal data, which will be required to create the invitation letter. Please provide all necessary information and fill in all mandatory fields on the form, otherwise your application cannot be processed.

You will receive a letter of invitation within five working days of receipt of the application and verification of the data supplied.

Note: Invitation letters will only be issued to congress delegates and trade visitors of the particular trade fair who can prove their professional connection to the industry.

Invitation letters are addressed to the responsible German embassy or consulate and are written in German. You will receive your invitation letter by email.

Please inform us in good time if you need an original letter of invitation for your visa application. This will then be dispatched by normal post.

Note: Please be aware that Leipziger Messe cannot assume any costs for shipping by express mail or courier.

Should you wish to have the original delivered to you by courier, you can handle the collection of the document yourself and bear the resulting costs.

You should register promptly to ensure you receive your visa on time.

During the trade fair, our partner will be happy to help if you have any questions regarding customs clearance or need any help in this regard:

You want something that goes beyond a standard trade fair experience? No problem! Experience Leipzig with our partners and offer your trade fair guests an unforgettable social programme.

Our partner Visita Leipzig OHG arranges personalised tourist programmes in Leipzig and Central Germany.

You can book excursions to attractions and city tours through our partner Leipzig Erleben GmbH .

You can find daily evening highlights in the trade fair city of Leipzig at www.leipzig-im.de .