Tips, dates and deadlines

For IFAT Munich exhibitors, we have compiled an overview of the most important dates, deadlines and guidelines before, during and after the trade fair.

Dates and deadlines

Date	Services	Contact
Middle of October 2024	Start of application for IFAT Munich 2024 Apply now	Exhibition Management application@ifat.de
April 30, 2025	Application deadline for main exhibitors Applications that are submitted after April 30th 2023 will automatically be placed on the waiting list. In case a suitable stand option arises, we will contact you directly.	Exhibition Management application@ifat.de
Autumn 2025	Dispatch of stand space offers	Exhibition Management application@ifat.de
Winter 2025	Dispatch of admission invoices Order of services and marketing material via the Exhibitor Shop Order of media services via the online order system from NEUREUTER FAIR MEDIA	Exhibition Management application@ifat.de
December 20, 2025	Application deadline for co-exhibitors Later registrations are gladly accepted. However, co-exhibitors can then only be included in the electronic media and the visit guide. Co-exhibitors need to register via the main exhibitor. Please contact your main exhibitor regarding the registration modalities.	Exhibition Management application@ifat.de
January 31, 2026	Payment deadline for admission invoices	Exhibition Management application@ifat.de
March 16, 2026	Deadline for technical orders through the Exhibitor Shop	Technical Exhibitor Service tas1@messe-muenchen.de
April 27 to May 2, 2026 from 07:00 to 23:00 May 3, 2026 from 07:00 to 18:0	Buildup IFAT Munich	Technical Exhibitor Service tas1@messe-muenchen.de
May 04–07, 2026 Mon-Thu 09:00-18:00	Runtime IFAT Munich	Exhibition Management application@ifat.de
May 7, 2026: end of trade fair to 24:00 May 8, 2026: 00:00 to 23:00 May 9 to 12, 2026: 07:00 to 23:00	Dismantling IFAT Munich	Technical Exhibitor Service tas1@messe-muenchen.de
Around 6 weeks after end of show	Dispatch of final invoices	Exhibition Management application@ifat.de