FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
All the answers to the most important questions about the trade show
In our FAQ section, we’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions about drupa in Düsseldorf in a clear and organized manner—from tickets and registration to travel arrangements and on-site services. If you can’t find the answer to your question here, our team will be happy to assist you personally.
General
You can bring your own food and drinks in a rucksack.
With regard to entry formalities, we recommend that you contact the German embassy or consulate in your country or your travel agency.
With effect from 24 July 2013, the visa offices at the foreign representations of the Federal Republic of Germany have been informed that future applications for a visa to visit a trade fair in Germany will no longer require the presentation of an invitation from the respective trade fair company.
Exhibitors are requested to submit an exhibitor authorisation from the respective trade fair company when applying for a visa. In this case, the visa can be issued free of charge. If the exhibitor is not in possession of an exhibitor authorisation, the purpose of the trip must be made plausible in another way; in this case, a visa cannot be issued free of charge.
Messe Düsseldorf is represented by 77 partners in 141 nations worldwide. They offer a wide range of trade fair-related services for visitors, exhibitors and the press. You can find more information about our foreign representatives and their contact details on our website.
The opening hours for exhibitors can be found here.
You can find the opening hours for visitors here.
We offer a wide range of restaurants, snack bars, bistros, self-service and take-away facilities at our exhibition centre.
You can find more information in our Service-ABC.
Find out about the comprehensive services available to you for your trade fair presentation.
You will find further information in our Service ABC.
You can find an overview of our services in our Service ABC.
Do you have any questions about your trade fair participation or our services? Our trade fair team is here to help. You will find the right contact person here!
drupa FAQ
drupa 2028 will take place from 9 to 17 May 2028 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre in Germany. The event will cover Halls 1 to 17 as well as the outdoor area.
drupa is aimed at trade visitors from the international print and packaging industry, including print service providers, packaging experts, manufacturers, brand owners, agencies, IT experts, engineers and buyers of print products.
You can register for drupa 2028 and purchase your ticket via the official drupa ticket shop. There you will also find information about available ticket types, prices and additional services.
Exhibitors can find all information about registration at the following link:
drupa 2028 covers the entire range of modern print and packaging technologies. Key topics include print production, packaging, industrial print, materials, automation, robotics, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, sustainability and regulations.