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Frequently asked visitor questions

Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) and the electronica visitor hotline

General questions about the trade fair and the exhibition network

What are electronica's opening hours?

The opening hours for participants and journalists can be found here.

What is the delivery address for electronica?

electronica
Company
Hall and stand number
Am Messesee 2
81829 München
Germany

Please make sure that someone who is authorized to accept delivery is available at your stand during the expected time of delivery.

Does electronica have an official newsletter?

electronica sends out a newsletter on a regular basis that informs you about all the topics that pertain to the fair itself and to the electronica network.

You can subscribe to the newsletter here.

Is there a free WiFi network that I can use at the trade-fair center?

Free WiFi service is available to visitors throughout the trade-fair center and in the halls. Here you will find additional information about using the visitor WiFi.

Due to the above limitations, we recommend that exhibitors order a LAN connection for their stands.

Is smoking permitted at the trade-fair center?

Generally speaking, smoking is prohibited in the exhibition halls. Please smoke only in designated smoking areas.

Am I allowed to bring my dog onto the exhibition grounds of Messe München?

No, according to Messe München´s house and user rules it is not allowed to bring animals onto the exhibition grounds with the exception of guide dogs and other assistance dogs.

Ticket purchase & Ticket Shop

Registration & Ordering process

What are the benefits of buying my ticket or redeeming my voucher online?

  • You can go directly into the fair without waiting.
  • You receive a discount when you purchase a ticket online.
  • You can view your orders at any time and, if necessary, print out your online ticket again (e.g. if the first printout is illegible).
  • You can print out an invoice/receipt.
  • If you make a mistake entering your personal data, you can change it.

Why do I have to register and enter my e-mail address to buy a ticket or redeem a voucher online?

Print@home-Tickets are personalized and registration is necessary to ensure comprehensive service and security standards when ordering and using online tickets.

We do our best to organize the fair and continue developing it to meet your needs and interests. Answering the registration questions helps us to keep the fair even more oriented to your needs.

Your ticket will only be sent to the e-mail address that you provide during registration.

What do I need to purchase my ticket or redeem a voucher online, and what documents must I present to gain admission to the fair?

  • An up-to-date Internet browser.
  • A valid e-mail address so that we can send you the ticket.
  • An Adobe PDF Reader to display the online ticket.
  • A valid credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account to pay for your ticket / a printed or online voucher number to redeem your voucher.
  • Your online ticket is only valid together with an official photo ID.

If asked, you must present your official photo ID to admission personnel.

Can I purchase online tickets or redeem vouchers online for other people?

Yes, a co-ordering process which is a data protection-compliant has been set up. A ticket can be purchased for another person by entering full contact details (company, full name, email address). When redeeming vouchers, it is not possible to order for another person.

When I register, can I redeem multiple vouchers for myself?

Yes, but the number of vouchers that each person can redeem is limited to the number of days of the fair.

If you have received a voucher, the ticket is free of charge to you because the exhibitor who invited you to the fair is paying for it. Because the exhibitor is only charged for the ticket when you pass through the turnstiles to attend the fair, there is no need to cancel or inform our ticket service if you do not use the ticket.

Why does my name appear on all the tickets that I ordered?

Each person needs to register separately to order a ticket.

If multiple vouchers for 1-day tickets are used to order tickets to attend the fair on more than one day, the name of the person placing the order will appear on all the tickets.

If various people want to use vouchers for 1-day tickets, each person must register separately.

Important: Because Print@home-Tickets are only valid for a specific individual and are not transferrable, you may be required to present an official photo ID at the fair.

If you accidently use the same name for multiple tickets, please contact us by e-mail: registrierung@messe-muenchen.de

How will I receive my online Print@home-Ticket?

Once you have finished ordering your ticket online, you can download and save it in PDF format. In addition, a Print@home-Ticket will be sent to the e-mail address that you provided. Please keep an eye out for an e-mail sent by: ticketing@messe-muenchen.de

In exceptional cases, e.g. if the server is busy, it may take up to 24 hours to send your ticket.

You can print out your PDF Print@home-Ticket with the Adobe Reader or click on the link in the e-mail to print out your ticket.

What should I do if I don't receive an e-mail with my Print@home-Ticket?

Once you have placed your order, you can download and save your Print@home-Ticket in PDF format. In addition, your Print@home-Ticket will be sent to you by e-mail. You should receive that e-mail right away, but in some cases it may take up to 24 hours after you place your order.

In rare cases, e-mails may end up in your e-mail account's spam filter. Please check your spam folder or contact your administrator.

It is also possible that you made a mistake when you entered the e-mail address in your customer profile. Please contact our Visitor Hotline at the following telephone number +49 89 949-11458 or by e-mail to info@electronica.com

Do I have to print out my Print@home-Ticket?

No, you can present your ticket digitally on your smartphone or tablet. If you would like to print your ticket, please follow the steps below:

Use a black-and-white printer and standard-size paper.

If you cannot or do not want to print out your Print@home-Ticket right away, you may also do so later.

If you do not have a printer, you can forward the Print@home-Ticket PDF to someone whom you trust and have them print out the ticket for you.

Can I use my Smartphone or tablet to display my ticket and gain access to the fair?

Yes, the readers at the turnstiles will recognize the barcode displayed on your ticket.

On which days of the fair can I use my ticket/multiple-day ticket to attend the fair?

If you have a valid ticket, you may attend the fair on the day or days of your choice. Multiple-day tickets do not have to be used on consecutive days.

If (in exceptional cases) your ticket is only valid on a specific day(s), the day(s) on which the ticket is valid will be printed explicitly on the ticket.

What does the message “Maintenance work on server” mean?

If you receive a message with this system-generated text, your order was not processed. However an earlier or a later order may still have been successful. The process may have been interrupted for one of the following reasons:

  • Timeout: After a standby period of 30 minutes, the ticket system interrupts the ordering process for security reasons.
  • At the end of the ordering process, you did not click on “Order now,” which completes the order.
  • You used the Back/Forward button in the browser during the ordering process, which resulted in complications. To move to the previous or the next page, please only use the Back or Forward button on the order form.

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Payment

How much do online tickets cost?

Prices for electronica are available here.

How can I pay for my online ticket?

We accept the following credit cards and the payment via PayPal:

  • MasterCard
  • VISA
  • American Express

Is my ticket order binding?

Yes, the ticket order is binding.

In the event of Customer being a consumer as defined in § 13 BGB [German Civil Code], due to § 312 {g}, Clause 2, Nos. 9 BGB consumer will not have the right to cancel according to § 355 BGB for Tickets.

Is my ticket transferrable?

NO, tickets with personal particulars (e.g. your name) are not generally transferrable.

Multiple-day tickets may also only be used by one person.

Important: Because online tickets are only valid for a specific individual and are not transferrable, you may be required to present an official photo ID at the fair. Every validated barcode is recognized as such by the electronic access control system, and ticket-holders who try to use a copied online ticket will be denied access.

If you loose your ticket and are afraid that whoever finds it might use it to attend the fair, please contact us by e-mail at registrierung@messe-munechen.de so that we can block your lost ticket.

How can I receive an invoice/receipt?

After you place your order, your Print@home Ticket will be sent to the e-mail address that you provided.

Customer profile

Where can I find my Messe München customer profile?

Your ticket e-mail contains a link to your customer profile.

Please activate your customer profile using the login and password that is sent to you.

You can use your customer account to make address changes and to call up and print out invoices/receipts.

What is my Messe München customer profile / account for?

  • Your customer profile allows you to download and print out any tickets that you purchase or redeem.
  • It contains a link for invoices/receipts for any tickets that you purchase.
  • You can verify and update the information in your profile.

electronica visitor hotline

If your question isn't listed in our FAQs, don't hesitate to contact our visitor hotline or your local contact person in our foreign representative's office.

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