Planning and preparation

The current event dates can be found on the “Event dates and opening hours” page.

All information on trade fair opening hours is available on the “Event dates and opening hours” page.

The applicable assembly and dismantling times for exhibitors are outlined on the “Event dates and opening hours” page.

The press center opening hours can be found on the “Event dates and opening hours” page.

With a Premium or VIP ticket, you have access to the Premium Lounge in NCC Ost, including snacks, at the following times:

Tue + Wed 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thu 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Information about the Premium ticket is available our ticket page under “For visitors”.

You can find the site plan with all halls, entrances and services here.

To support a resource‑efficient and future‑oriented event, we have been providing all exhibition plans exclusively through the SPS App since 2025. 

From November, we will also provide a detailed site plan as a PDF on our website. It includes all essential service and orientation points for your visit, from the nearest café to special activity areas.

You can find an overview of all services on the exhibition grounds, such as cloakrooms, water dispensers and lockers, here.

Information on free Wi‑Fi is available under „On-site service“ on the „Hall & site map“ page.

All information on accessible entrances and facilities can be found here.

The map of the grounds shows which hall is closest to each entrance. If you are travelling by public transport, entrance Mitte is generally recommended.

The interactive floor plan provides weekly updated hall layouts including all exhibitors from June 2026. You can filter by topics, halls and companies.

The exhibition grounds are well connected to the city of Nuremberg and can be reached by car or by public transport. The subway line U1 takes you directly to the exhibition center.

With the DB Event Ticket from Deutsche Bahn, you can travel up to 10% cheaper and in a climate‑friendly way.
Further information on travelling by car, train, plane or public transport can be found here.

An overview of all parking options at the exhibition grounds can be found here. 

All information about the SPS shuttles, including the parking areas and entrances served, will be available from fall under „Arrival & stay“.

Address of the venue:

NürnbergMesse
Karl-Schönleben-Str.
Messeplatz
90471 Nuremberg

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There are various hotels in different categories close to the exhibition center. An overview with information on finding a hotel can be found here. 

Our current travel specials for flights and the climate‑friendly DB Event Ticket can be found here. 

Our visitor hotline will be available from spring to support you with all questions related to your trade fair visit and your preparation.
Until then, you can contact our SPS team.

You can find out here whether a visa is required.

You can find all information about the invitation letter here.

The latest information on visa regulations is available on the website of the German Federal Foreign Office.

You will find all features of the app, from the hall plan to your personal favorites list, here.

The download links for the SPS app are available here.

Our SPS newsletter keeps you regularly informed about dates, topics and updates related to the exhibition. Subscribe to the newsletter now.

All information about registration, ticket types and prices will be available on our ticket page.

You can conveniently purchase your tickets for the SPS via our ticket shop. Early‑bird pricing is available until October. All details about tickets and prices are available on our ticket page under "For visitors".

An overview of all exhibitors can be found in our exhibitor search. You can filter by exhibitors, products or companies.

The complete exhibitor list is also available as an exportable Excel file.

The current program with all keynotes, presentations and additional highlights can be found under "Program & highlights“.