Press

In the boe international press area you will find the latest press releases, high-resolution images, accreditation information and direct contacts – everything you need for your reporting.

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Credit: Messe Dortmund

PR material boe international

Credit: Messe Dortmund

PR material boe international

Credit: Messe Dortmund

PR material boe international

Credit: Messe Dortmund

PR material boe international

Credit: Messe Dortmund

PR material boe international

Credit: Messe Dortmund

Accreditation guidelines

Pre-accreditation is only possible online.

From the 1st day of the fair, accreditation will only be possible on site.

The accreditation is also your parking authorization.

Accreditation on site is

on Wednesday from 10 am to 4 pm and on Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm.

Persons from Germany or abroad who can prove their journalistic (also photo-journalistic) activity (with reference to the respective trade fair topic) as follows:

a. by submitting name articles that are not older than six months at the time of the event,

b. by submitting an imprint in which they are named as editors, permanent editorial staff or authors and which is not older than three months at the time of the event,

c. by submitting a written order from a full editorial office in the original with reference to the current trade fair,

d. by means of a web link to an online publication that is established in the respective industry community and has an appropriate reach. In these cases, prior accreditation is required due to the increased examination effort. Such online media must have existed for at least three months, have regular entries and the last text relating to the trade fair topic must not be more than three months old. (In individual cases, there may be separate, more detailed accreditation rules for bloggers and a separate status for bloggers).

e. by presenting proof that they have been working for school newspapers for no more than six months, or by presenting a valid ID card from a youth press organization, or by presenting written confirmation from the school confirming their editorial work for the school newspaper.

f. Holders of a valid press card from a domestic or foreign journalists’ association.

We would like to point out that the presentation of a press card is generally not the sole basis for accreditation. The trade fair organizer reserves the right to request further proof of journalistic activity in accordance with points a – e.

The identification documents should be presented in German or English. In individual cases, the trade fair organizer reserves the right to additionally request the presentation of a valid identity document with a photograph. There is no right to accreditation. If necessary, the trade fair organizer will make use of its domiciliary rights.

Persons without journalistic credentials, such as account managers, sales managers, advertising managers or webmasters, PR consultants and private companions

Germans resident in Germany who present a foreign press card

Persons who submit a written assignment from freelance journalists

People who are only privately active on social networks

As trade fair organizers, we want to make it easier for journalists to access information about our events and our company by means of accreditation. Accreditation is granted exclusively for the purpose of media reporting.

Media accreditation can be obtained by:

Persons from Germany or abroad who can provide evidence of their journalistic (including photo-journalistic) or editorial activities (related to the respective trade fair topic) as follows:

•    a. by submitting articles or contributions (print, online, TV, radio) on the trade fair topic that are no older than six months at the time of the event,

•    b. by submitting an imprint in which they are named as editors, permanent editorial staff, or authors, and which is not older than three months at the time of the event,

•    c. by submitting an original written commissioning from a full editorial office relating to the current trade fair,

 •    d. by presenting proof, no more than six months old, that they work for school or university newspapers, or by presenting a valid ID card from a youth press organization.

 •    e. Holders of a valid national press card (https://www.presserat.de/presseausweis.html) or a press card from a foreign journalists’ association.

We would like to point out that the presentation of a press card is generally not the sole basis for accreditation. The trade fair organizer reserves the right to request further evidence of journalistic activity in accordance with points a–e.

Proof of identity should be provided in German or English. The trade fair organizer reserves the right to additionally request the presentation of a valid photo ID. There is no entitlement to accreditation. If necessary, the trade fair organizer will exercise its domiciliary rights.

The following groups of people will not be accredited:

• Persons without journalistic credentials, such as customer service representatives, sales managers, advertising managers, webmasters, employees of corporate blogs or corporate websites, PR consultants, product testers, and private companions.   

• Germans residing in Germany who present a foreign press card.

 • Persons who present a written assignment from a freelance journalist.

 • Persons who are active on social networks exclusively in a private capacity.  

 •    Persons who wish to use trade fairs solely for acquisition purposes for their own fee-based radio, TV, image, or online productions. 

As trade fair organizers, we want to make it easier for content creators to access information about our events and our company by means of accreditation. Accreditation is granted exclusively for the purpose of reporting.

Accreditation for content creators can be obtained by: Individuals from Germany or abroad who can prove their activity as follows:

  • The social media channel, podcast, blog, or streaming platform has a thematic connection to the trade fair, has been in existence for at least six months, has regular entries, and has an appropriate reach. The reach must be proven by key figures such as page impressions, unique visitors, or length of stay.
  • The person to be accredited can be verified in this medium with an online link, either by being named in the imprint or by name contributions. The contributions must be verifiably written personally with a thematic connection to the trade fair.

A limited number of persons will be accredited per channel or platform. In individual cases, the organizers may impose further restrictions. The trade fair organizer reserves the right to request further evidence to verify the activity.

Advance accreditation is required due to the increased verification effort involved.

Proof of identity should be provided in German or English. The trade fair organizer reserves the right to additionally request the presentation of a valid photo ID. There is no entitlement to accreditation. If necessary, the trade fair organizer will exercise its domiciliary rights.

The following groups of people will not be accredited:

  • People without appropriate authorization, such as webmasters, employees of corporate blogs or corporate websites, product testers, and private companions.
  • People who are exclusively active on social networks in a private capacity.
  • Persons who wish to use trade fairs solely for acquisition purposes for their own fee-based image or online productions.

All general parking spaces in the vicinity of the halls are available for media representatives.

Parking cards issued by Messe Dortmund GmbH to the press entitle the holder to park free of charge in a car or broadcast van at trade fairs, exhibitions and congresses organized by Messe Dortmund GmbH.

Subject to restrictions for guest events.

Receipt of the parking card does not entitle the holder to a parking space.

Press distribution list & press contact

Would you like to be added to the press mailing list?
We will be happy to support you in future with press information and materials relating to the trade fair. Simply fill out the form.

Robin Uhlenbruch

Robin Uhlenbruch

Press spokesman
Tel: +49 (0) 231 1204-514

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