Welcome to exhibit at Pet Exhibition
Welcome to exhibit in Messukeskus! The planning phase is crucial to a successful participation in a fair. A well-planned, creatively executed exhibition participation will generate results impacting far into the future. Consider the different phases of a fair project: before – during – after steps.
CONTENTS
January
Check your invoicing details
Check your invoicing details on the order confirmation and send any comments to customer.service@messukeskus.com by 12.1.2024.
Please note that changes made to the invoicing details after the invoice has been issued are subject to an additional charge.
Suggest a programme
Do you have an interesting, topical or entertaining programme that you would like to present to the fair audience?
You can suggest a program in the eMessukeskus under the Programme section.
Invite visitors
Send electronic eTickets which allows you to reach hundreds of potential visitors with just one click. You can send eTickets through eMessukeskus on the Invite your customers. You can send an unlimited number of eTickets and you will only be invoiced according to the number of tickets used at the event’s entrances (the number of tickets that may be included in your stand will be deducted).
If you wish to change all or some of the eTickets included in your stand to printed tickets, please our contact customer service: customer.service@messukeskus.com by 22.3.2024.
You can also order extra printed tickets through eMessukeskus. The printed tickets are invoiced according to the number ordered. Printed tickets are delivered between 1.3.-5.4.2024. Please deliver printed tickets to your customers in advance as it is not possible to leave tickets for pick up at the event’s entrances.
EMESSUKESKUS
February
Update your company profile
Update your company profile. We encourage you to update your company profile in eMessukeskus under Market your participation by 28.2.2024 to ensure visibility in the event info.
Update your company profileRegister co-exhibitors
Register co-exhibitors participating in your joint stand through eMessukeskus (section Co-exhibitors) at the latest on 28.2.2024 and ensure their visibility in the event info. Co-exhibitors will be granted their own company-specific account and ID to use eMessukeskus.
Co-exhibitors will be charged a registration fee according to the event-specific participation conditions. The registration fee for co-exhibitors for this event is 120 € + VAT.
Order a customized stand plan and implementation or a ready-to-use solution
Depending on your needs, we can deliver a customised stand plan with implementation, or you may choose from three different options that are ready-to-use. Reusability of structural materials and energy efficiency in lighting are key aspects of our stand packages.
Plan and order stand structures and furniture
We price according to price periods. The earlier you place an order, the more you will save on the required products and services. Furthermore, you can ensure the availability of necessary products.
Structures and furniture can be ordered through eMessukeskus under Order products and services. Placing your order by 10.3.2024, you will acquire the products at a lower cost. Save money by placing your order in advance!
- On 11.3.2024 prices will increase by 20%
- On 31.3.2024 prices will increase by 50%
- On 13.4.2024 prices will increase by 100%
More information: stand.service@messukeskus.com
Structures over 250cm
Any stand constructions exceeding 250cm are considered additional advertising space and are subject to an extra charge, the minimum charge is 450 €. Stands with two storeys: the square meters of the second storey are subject to a charge which is 50 % of the space rental. Any structures higher than 250cm have to be approved by a Technical Coordinator of the exhibition centre at least 45 days prior to the event. Please send the information to: stand.service@messukeskus.com for approval.
March
Submission of graphic material
If you have ordered graphic products or if your stand includes graphic products, please remember to send the necessary materials to graphics@messukeskus.com by 19.3.2024 at the latest. A 50% surcharge will be added to orders submitted late.
Materials required for graphic products:
- Print-ready PDF files (please check the material guide that came with your order confirmation)
- Header texts/logos
Publish your stand programme
Does your stand offer a specific program during the event? Update the program to eMessukeskus (under Programme) to ensure its publication on our event website – this will guarantee you additional visibility completely free of charge.
EMessukeskusMake the most of logos and banners of the event in your own marketing channels
Don’t forget to share your event participation and new product releases taking place during the event in your own marketing and communications channels such as social media. You can use the event logos, banners and images to advertise your attendance without restrictions.
Market your participationTake media representatives, bloggers and social media influencers into account
Actively contact journalists and influencers inviting them to visit your stand. Publish press releases through eMessukeskus (under Market your participation) and submit printable versions to our Press Centre, which is open during the event opening hours. You can recognize journalists by their PRESS badge and bloggers along with social media influencers by their CONTENT CREATOR badge. The event is attended by numerous media outlets.
Please advise the Communications Manager of the event should your stand include new releases, performers, a specific program, press conferences or other activities that could interest the media. This will ensure that overlapping events can be avoided.
Communications Manager Anu-Eveliina Mattila, tel. +358 50 555 6183, anu-eveliina.mattila@messukeskus.com
Passes for exhibitors and constructors
You can conveniently email or send passes to your event team member’s mobile device through eMessukeskus. The pass holder can print it in advance through the email link or the pass can alternatively be printed at any of the entrances of the exhibition centre or at our Exhibition Office. Badge pockets for passes are available at the entrances and the Exhibition Office.
You can create as many passes as necessary. Any exhibitor pass exceeding the number of free passes included in your stand will be invoiced after the event. Price: €10.89 per pass + VAT at 24%. The constructor pass is free of charge.
Free passes included in your stand:
- smaller than 6 m2 stand 3 pcs
- 6–10 m2 stand 5 pcs
- 12–21 m2 stand 10 pcs
- 24–36 m2 stand 15 pcs
- 40–50 m2 stand 20 pcs
- larger than 50 m2 stand 25 pcs
Co-exhibitors receive one free exhibitor pass.
The exhibitor pass is for your personnel at the stand during the fair. This pass is personal and valid during the construction, event and dismantling periods of the event. The pass must be always visible during the event. In addition, the pass enables its holder to enter the Exhibitors’ Lounge together with benefits for purchasing goods (including special priced lunch for exhibitors and discounts in NoHo Partners cafes). The constructor pass is valid during the construction and dismantling periods of the event.
Anyone bringing an animal to the exhibition must have an animal bringer’s permit when the animal is not a show participant and listed on the show catalog or a similar list of participants separately provided by the show organizer. If you need an animal bringer’s permit, please contact Erika Paqvalin-Skurnik, erika.paqvalin-skurnik@showlink.fi
April
Messukeskus’ restaurant services
We offer convenient electronic snack, drink and lunch tickets to our corporate customers. You can order product vouchers with QR codes for the amount of your choice and distribute them by email to users. The QR code on the ticket will serve as a payment method at the checkout of the restaurants. The tickets will be charged according to usage.
Orders for snack, drink, lunch and stand tickets are placed via the Restaurant Services online shop. If you do not already have one, please create a business account in the online shop. You will then be able to select the products you want.
RESTAURANT SERVICES ONLINE SHOPREAD MORE ABOUT DIGITAL PRODUCT TICKETS HERE
EXPLORE RESTAURANT SERVICES' EXHIBITOR PAGE
You can reach the Messukeskus Restaurants & Event Catering team here by email messukeskus@noho.fi and by phone 041 732 3712, open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.
Exhibitors’ Lounge and restaurant services
The Exhibitors’ Lounge is open during the opening hours of the event. The Exhibitors’ Lounge can be found on the 2nd floor in the conference wing. The door code is on the exhibitor pass.
You are welcome to come and enjoy a cup of coffee in the Exhibitors’ Lounge. The space has a small kitchenette together with toilets and showers. The exhibitor priced buffet lunch is served in restaurant Mesta near the lounge on the second floor of the conference wing.
Exhibition Office
The Exhibition Office assists exhibitors and constructors during the construction and opening hours of the event regarding matters such as stand orders.
Requirements for the health of animals coming to the exhibition
All animals participating in the exhibition must have all necessary documents, vaccination certificates, registration papers, CITES, and any other required certificates. Only pets that have been notified in advance either with an animal bringer’s permit or through participation in a show according to a show catalog or a list of participants separately provided by the show organizer are allowed entry. Health certificates and other documents must be presented upon request at the entrance to Messukeskus when the pet arrives. All dogs’ vaccinations will be checked at the entrance. All animals enter through maintenance doors 3.6 (dogs) and 3.4 (other animals) during construction time, and during the event, through maintenance door 3.6 (dog walking area at door 3.4). Hyria students and association inspectors conduct document checks, and in addition to them, there will be veterinarian Taina Haarahiltunen at the event conducting health inspections through random sampling. Helsinki City’s supervisory veterinarians may also conduct inspections during the weekend.
All animals must have adequately spacious housing in accordance with animal welfare legislation, proper shelter, and water available throughout the fair weekend! Only animals participating in the exhibition may wait their turn in a transport cage/box, which must also have water available. Please proactively ensure the health of yourself, the audience, and other pets by providing hand sanitizer before and after, if the audience is allowed to touch your animal.
If you have any questions, please contact us!
Parking
A barrier-free parking system Autopay by Europark is in use at Messukeskus. Parking charges are collected by Europark.
CHECK PRICES AND READ MORE ABOUT PARKING
Take care of the safety of your stand
Never leave valuables accessible when the exhibition day ends. Take care of all necessary insurances and consider renting possible safety accessories such as showcases, locks or security cables for computers and / or monitors.
In like manner we are prepared to take care of other possible security needs regarding your stand. These needs can be addressed with our security services partner Securitas. Read more about the available security services on eMessukeskus under Products & services in the category Safety (under Stand services).
Deliveries to your stand
Mark items delivered to our Construction Service as follows:
Messukeskus Helsinki / Name of the event
Name of the exhibitor, stand number
Contact person and tel. number
Messuaukio 1
FI-00520 HELSINKI, FINLAND
Logos and banners
Use the logos and banners of the event in your own marketing channels, such as your website, the social media, newsletters and email signatures.
Logos and bannerseMessukeskus at your service
Make and manage bookings and publish programme information, offers and press releases in eMessukeskus. You can also find all stand design and building information for each event through the eMessukeskus service. All fair participation information is stored in one place in eMessukeskus.
emessukeskusTips for success at the fair
Remember to tell you’re participating in Pet Fair! We want to inspire our visitors by telling about the products and brands to be found in upcoming event.
See the tips
Restaurant Platta at your service 24/7
PLATTA creates tasty experiences based on handcraft work, seasonal ingredients and event specific menus. Snack from the bar menu, share plates or have a full three course meal. Also try the delicious grill dishes and artisan pizzas.
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Exhibitor hotel reservations
Our totally renovated hotel has a bright, relaxing ambiance, with comfortable rooms that include a pillow menu and blackout blinds, so you can be sure of a great night’s sleep.
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