EBIF
European Banking & Insurance Fair - The European Market Place for Financial Services Solutions
Tue 18 - Thu 20 November 2008 - Frankfurt am Main, Exhibition Grounds, Hall 5.1

Almost everything you always wanted to know as exhibitor....



  1. When is the registration deadline?
  2. What is the minimum size for a trade fair stand?
  3. What services are included in the stand rental fee?
  4. An ‘AUMA’ fee is charged for the European Banking & Insurance Fair. What is it?
  5. Does Messe Frankfurt Ausstellungen put up the stand partition walls?
  6. Our company does not have its own stand. Do you also offer a stand rental package where the stand is completely set up including furniture?
  7. How can I order technical equipment and amenities such as electricity, water, stand panelling, rental furniture, carpet, telephone or additional exhibitor badges, invitation cards etc.?
  8. How many exhibitor badges can we have? When do we receive them?
  9. Where can I download the logo and / or banner for E.B.I.F.?
  10. What are the times for building up and breaking down?
  11. How high can we build our stand?
  12. What is the delivery address for the exhibition grounds?
  13. Do exhibitors require exhibition and transport insurance?
  14. Can deliveries be made during the trade fair?
  15. Will we be invoiced for the redeemed vouchers for free admission?
  16. What do we need to know about the Frankfurt Low Emission Zone (Umweltzone)?



  1. When is the registration deadline?
  2. There is no registration deadline. As long as space is available it is possible to participate as an exhibitor.

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  3. What is the minimum size for a trade fair stand?
  4. The minimum size is 12 sq.m. Smaller floor spaces may be possible on demand.

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  5. What services are included in the stand rental fee?
  6. Includes: the floor space during the build up, the duration of the event and the break down (does not include stand building) – a certain number of exhibitor badges (depending on floor space) – visitor promotions – advertising – press work.

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  7. An ‘AUMA’ fee is charged for the European Banking & Insurance Fair. What is it?
  8. AUMA is the association of the German trade fair industry.

    AUMA is responsible for positioning German trade fair locations on the international marketplace.
    AUMA represents the interests of the German trade fair industry both nationally and internationally.
    AUMA improves the market transparency, as a neutral clearing body.
    AUMA aims to reinforce the importance of trade fairs / shows as a marketing instrument.
    AUMA offers comprehensive and reliable information services free-of-charge and has published brochures in various languages on the trade fair business.
    In addition, the AUMA database is available worldwide to exhibitors, organizers, visitors and all those interested at www.auma-messen.de.

    Messe Frankfurt Ausstellungen transmits the fee (0,60 Euro per sq.m) directly without any deductions to AUMA (please refer to our exhibitor conditions point 1.14).

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  9. Does Messe Frankfurt Ausstellungen put up the stand partition walls?
  10. Please note that the organiser does not put up any stand partition walls at E.B.I.F. If you do not have your own trade fair stand and don’t wish to order the stand rental package from Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH, you can order the stand partition walls using our online service catalogue. Trade fair displays, folding stands or marquee walls etc. cannot be used as stand partition walls.

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  11. Our company does not have its own stand. Do you also offer a stand rental package where the stand is completely set up including furniture?
  12. Messe Frankfurt Medien und Service GmbH offers stand packages which can be rented for the duration of the trade fair. The prices can be found in the online service catalogue or can be sent to you on demand.

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  13. How can I order technical equipment and amenities such as electricity, water, stand panelling, rental furniture, carpet, telephone or additional exhibitor badges, invitation cards etc.?
  14. All these services can be ordered individually using our online service catalogue. You will receive a password for acccess approx. two months before the event.

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  15. How many exhibitor badges can we have? When do we receive them?
  16. For the following floor spaces:

    up to 20 sq.m you receive 3 badges
    21 – 30 sq.m - 5 badges
    31 – 50 sq.m - 6 badges
    51 – 100 sq.m - 10 badges
    101 – 200 sq.m - 20 badges
    201 – 300 sq.m - 30 badges

    The exhibitor badges will be forwarded to you at a later date. If required, you can order more badges, 17.90 Euro per additional badge.

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  17. Where can I download the logo and / or banner for E.B.I.F.?
  18. The logo and the banner for E.B.I.F. can be downloaded here.

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  19. What are the times for building up and breaking down?
  20. Build up:

    Saturday, 15 November 2008 - 7.00 a.m – midnight
    Sonday, 16 November 2008 - midnight - midnight
    Monday, 17 November 2008 - midnight – 6.00 p.m.

    Break down:

    Thursday, 20 November 2008 - 6.00 p.m. – midnight
    Friday, 21 November 2008 - midnight - midnight
    Saturday, 22 November 2008 - midnight – 12.00 noon

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  21. How high can we build our stand?
  22. At E.B.I.F. the general construction height is 2.50 m. You will have to enquire about stand height limits, as they vary from hall to hall. For constructions exceeding the general construction height, you must obtain authorisation from Messe Frankfurt Ausstellungen GmbH. Two-floor constructions are all subject to authorisation. The rear sides of stands adjacent to neighbouring stands must be kept smooth and neutral (usually white) from a height of 2.50 m, so as not to impair the design of the neighbouring stand.

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  23. What is the delivery address for the exhibition grounds?
  24. For delivery sent to your stand, please use the following address:

    Messe Frankfurt GmbH
    E.B.I.F. – European Banking & Insurance Fair
    Hall: (fill in hall number here), Stand Nr.: (fill in stand number here)
    Exhibitor: (fill in company name here)
    Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
    60327 Frankfurt am Main
    Germany

    If you expect a delivery, please note the following: The delivery must be received by yourself personally or your stand personnel and reception confirmed by signature. The organizer can not accept deliveries on behalf of the exhibitors for insurance reasons.

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  25. Do exhibitors require exhibition and transport insurance?
  26. The organizer and organizer’s personnel are not liable for damages to objects belonging to exhibitors. Should you require an insurance of this kind, you can find an order form in the online service catalogue.

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  27. Can deliveries be made during the trade fair?
  28. Deliveries can be made during the trade fair with a temporary vehicle admission pass which can be obtained by accessing the grounds at gate "NORD". The name of the exhibitor and stand number must be given in order to obtain this pass. Moreover, a deposit of € 100 must be left at the gate. The vehicle admission pass permits the driver to remain on the exhibition grounds for up to two hours. The deposit is returned to the driver when he leaves the ground within the time limit. Please inform the companies making deliveries to you during the trade fair of this regulation.

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  29. Will we be invoiced for the redeemed vouchers for free admission?
  30. NO, we do not charge you for the vouchers for free admission used by your clients. Each client with a voucher may attend the trade fair free-of-charge.

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  31. What do we need to know about the Frankfurt Low Emission Zone (Umweltzone)?
  32. The Frankfurt Low Emission Zone (Umweltzone) comes into effect as of 1 October 2008: The trade fair grounds can be accessed by vehicles without pollutant badges via the North Gate (Tor Nord). If you are coming from the A5, the North Gate can be reached via the A648, taking the Rebstock exit or via the Katharinenkreisel roundabout.
    Please note: The low emission zone in Frankfurt city centre can only be accessed by vehicles with pollutant badges.

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