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Fair and Showrooms
For organizational, safety, and hygiene reasons, pets are not permitted at the tcworld conference and tekom fair.
Exception: Certified assistance animals (e.g., guide dogs) are of course welcome. If you plan to attend with an assistance animal, please let us know in advance so we can make suitable arrangements. You can reach us via email at info@tekom.org.
Yes, you can either filter the exhibitors by service at the exhibitor overview, or search for an exhibitor name using the search field.
You can request an appointment in the showroom via the contact button or on site at the exhibitor's booth.
The opening hours of the fair are as follows:
| Day 1 + 2 of the fair: | Exhibition hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
| Day 3 of the fair: | Exhibition hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm |
At the tekom fair, in addition to the regular fair, access to the following offers are included:
- OpenLab – Unconference
- universityHUB
- Application Stage
- Solution Stage
- Exhibitor stand parties
- Playground
- Online showrooms
- NetworkingLounge
- Drinks and coffee
On the Application Stage, exhibitors will present their specific solutions, services, and consulting offerings tailored to each day’s theme. This year’s themes include AI Readiness on Tuesday and Digital Product Pass on Wednesday.
The presentations for World Usability Day will take place on Thursday on the WUD Stage.
On the Solution Stage, exhibitors will present their tools, products, and services in short pitches.
At the tekom fair, you’ll have free access to water and coffee, and you can purchase snacks at the bistro for a fee.
The Application Stage and the Solution Stage are part of the exhibition area. Once the exhibition program has been finalized, you will find it on the conference website under the “Exhibition” menu item, as well as in the conference program.
The Application Stage and Solution Stage are located in Hall C.2.
NetworkingLounge

Yes, you can set your profile to be visible only to your contacts.
Edit your profile. Uncheck the "My profile is discoverable in search" checkbox.
Yes, the tekom NetworkingLounge is used for all conferences organized by tekom. Your contacts and messages will remain available. The tekom NetworkingLounge will also be integrated into 'my tekom'.

Display the list of attendees. Click on the plus symbol to the right of the attendee to be contacted. A message field appears. Complete this and send the request.
Only when the attendee confirms the contact request does he appear in your contact list.

1) No contact request send | 2) Open contact request | 3) Your contact
You can chat only with your contacts. You have sent a contact request to these people, but they have not confirmed the contact yet. This is an open contact request.
In the tekom Networking Lounge, you can connect with all conference and trade show attendees. You can network in a similar way to LinkedIn. You can also send messages to your contacts.

The Networking Lounge is linked to “tekom live” and the conference website. The main navigation bar includes the sections “Contacts,” “Messages,” and “Chat.” You can see how many new contact requests, messages, and chat entries you have. You will not be notified by email about new messages or contact requests.
Technology Day
The Technology Days are free of charge for all interested people.
You can expect two days of a full program focusing on content processes in the changeover to digitalization. Our exhibitors will present current industry trends and provide you with helpful strategies and tips for implementation in your personal day-to-day work.
Find out more at: Technology Days (tekom.de)
You can find a free ticket for the Technology Days at Tickets (tekom.de)