General Information

Where does the Food Innovation Camp take place?

The Food Innovation Camp will take place at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce.
The address is: Adolphsplatz 1, 20457 Hamburg

When will the Food Innovation Camp 2025 take place?

The Food Innovation Camp 2025 will take place on 06/23/2025.
Start of the event: 8:30 am, end of the event: 9 pm.

How much does a ticket to the Food Innovation Camp 2025 cost?

You will receive three tickets for the Food Innovation Camp when you book a booth. As an exhibitor, you can receive additional tickets at a discount from us. Simply contact us at aussteller@foodinnovationcamp.de.

Where can I buy a ticket for the Food Innovation Camp 2025?

Tickets can be bought through Eventbrite.

How can we book a booth at the Food Innovation Camp?

Simply fill out our form and we will get back to you.

How can we reach you?

Write us an e-mail at aussteller@foodinnovationcamp.de.

Before the Event

Forms & Briefings

The following table lists the most important steps & briefings from the start of the collaboration to the event:

What services did I book?

You can view the services you have booked in the contract that you received by e-mail after completing the exhibitor registration form.

What services are included in the stand package?

• A 4 square meter (2×2 m) stand (empty space with a 3-plug socket)
• An entry in the Trade Fair Magazine
• 3 Tickets for the Food Innovation Camp

What services are included in the Allrounder package?

• A 4 square meter (2×2 m) stand (empty space with a 3-plug socket)
• An entry in the Trade Fair Magazine
• One Pitch Stage Slot
• One Matchmaking
• One Speed Dating
• 3 Tickets for the Food Innovation Camp

Tips for completing the exhibitor registration form

After you have decided to book a package for the Food Innovation Camp, you will receive an e-mail from our sales department with a questionnaire. With this questionnaire you register for the Food Innovation Camp. Please take the time to fill out this form carefully. We will use this data for all relevant topics concerning your services and our communication with you.

The form collects the following data:

• Contact person at your company who takes care of the event.
• Company details
• Billing address
• Product category (of your products)
• Booking of services
• The option to order furniture through us.

By completing this questionnaire, you have successfully and bindingly registered for the Food Innovation Camp. You will automatically receive a contract signed by you.

Tips for completing the Data Drop Form

The form is used to submit data about your booked services. Please take the time to fill out this form carefully. We will use this data to provide your services according to your wishes.

Please pay attention to the specified text length of your descriptions, the format and the quality of your images.

The form collects data for the following services:

• Trade Fair Magazine Entry (for all booths)
• Pitch Stage Slot (if booked)
• Matchmaking (if booked)
• Speed Dating (if booked)

What is an entry in the Trade Fair Magazine?

We will distribute a printed magazine to our guests during the event. You will receive an entry in the form of a tile. Here is an example:

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You’re presented here with:

• The product image or logo you uploaded
• Your brand name*
• A short description of your startup
• Your contact details
• Your booth number

So our guests can easily search and find you.

*Note on the brand name: We will primarily use the brand name to present your stand, which means, among other things, that you will appear in the stand directory with this name. Therefore, please consider which name you use here according to your marketing strategy.

Day Care at the Food Innovation Camp 2025

We have day care for our exhibitors & guests. Simply register here.

Booth Information

What are the dimensions of my booth?

You have 4m2 (2 x 2 m) at your disposal, unless you have booked a larger stand. The stand limit must be adhered to in any case, as space in the Chamber of Commerce is limited.

How is the booth equipped?

The booth is an empty space. A 3-plug socket is provided on each booth.

Can we hang posters?

No posters, stickers or similar may be placed on the floor or walls. The house rules of the Chamber of Commerce must be adhered to!

Is there any furniture available?

If furniture has been ordered through us, this will be provided for you on site at your booth.

Can we order furniture through you?

Yes, if you have ordered the furniture via our exhibitor registration form. If you want to order something later or make changes to your order, simply contact us at aussteller@foodinnovationcamp.de.

What kind of furniture can be ordered and at what price?

You can order the following furniture from us:

• Conference table, W 1,5 m, H 0,74 m, D 0,6 m + 2 Folding Chairs – 60 €
• Bistro table, ⌀0,7 m, H 1,1 m + 2 Hochstühle – 60€
• Commercial refrigerator, W 0,6 m, H 1,8 m – 150 €
• Freezer, W 0,64 m, H 0,89 m, D 0,54 m – 150 €

How much power is available?

1500 watts or, if booked, 3000 watts are available via a three-plug socket at the stand. No more electrical power may be used than booked, otherwise the fuses will blow!

Is there running water?

There is no running water at the booths, but you can get water from the washrooms at any time.

Do we have a storage space for our products?

Unfortunately, we do not have any storage space, cold storage rooms or similar available, so we ask you to store all goods at the booth.

Can we sell goods at our booth?

You can also sell products at your booth, in addition to sampling them. Please bring your own cash register system.

Day of the Event

When and where will the Food Innovation Camp 2025 take place?

The Food Innovation Camp 2025 will take place on June 23, 2025 at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce.

When can we set up our booth?

Exhibitor booths will be set up on Sunday, June 23 (you will be notified of the exact time frame in advance) or on Monday, June 23 between 7 am and 8:45 am.

When can we dismantle our booth?

Dismantling will take place on June 23, starting at 7 pm. Please do not start sooner. Our team will advise you on how to dispose of your garbage after the event. Please do not leave any garbage behind at the end of the event!

How many people should we bring to the Food Innovation Camp as exhibitors?

If you have only booked a booth, you should come with at least one person, but we recommend at least two people.

If you have booked services such as speed dating, matchmaking and/or a pitch slot, it is necessary to come to the event with 2 people (we recommend 3 people) in order to be able to attend all appointments while your stand is occupied. Please note that appointments may overlap in rare cases.

What happens if we are late for an appointment?

If you do not show up on time, you lose the right to the appointment and service.

Speed Dating, Matchmaking & Pitch Stage

When will we receive detailed information on speed dating, matchmaking and the pitch stage?

Detailed briefings on Speed Dating, Matchmaking and the Pitch Stage, with the respective dates, will be sent by e-mail at least 1 week before the event (Briefing #2).

What is Speed Dating?

The Speed Dating includes 4 one-on-one meetings, 10 minutes each, in a segment that meets your needs – here we assign you based on your information in the Data Drop questionnaire. The mentors all come from the SAME CATEGORY.

The categories are:

• Retail
• Hospitality, Wholesale & Foodservice
• Investment

If your needs change after completing the questionnaire, it is your responsibility to let us know. For this purpose, you will receive a summary of your speed dating/matchmaking preferences by e-mail after completing the data drop questionnaire.

What is a Matchmaking?

Matchmaking is a one-to-one meeting lasting 15 minutes with a decision-maker from our network. We will assign you a decision-maker according to the information you provide in the data drop questionnaire. If your needs change after completing the questionnaire, it is your responsibility to let us know. For this purpose, you will receive a summary of your speed dating/matchmaking preferences by e-mail after completing the Data Drop questionnaire.

Whats the difference between Speed Dating and Matchmaking?

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In a Speed Dating session, you will have FOUR 10-minute interviews with four different mentors. These all come from the same category to which you are assigned on the basis of your details in the Data Drop questionnaire.

During Matchmaking, you will receive ONE 15-minute interview with a mentor. When choosing a mentor, we will take into account your stated needs from the Data Drop questionnaire.

What is the Pitch Stage?

On the pitch stage, you will have the opportunity to present your product live on stage, typically in front of 3 judges.

How does the Pitch work?

• You will get a slot on the pitch stage (Hall 2). We will inform you of the exact time in advance.
• Please report to the Pitch Desk next to the Pitch Stage 10 minutes before your slot.
• You will be asked to go on stage for your slot (only one person is allowed on stage).
• There is usually a three-person jury on stage.
• You now have 4 minutes to pitch your product.
• The jury will then have 3 minutes to ask you questions (including answers).
• No presentations can be shown. We will present you with your logo and product image on a screen, which you have submitted via our Data Drop questionnaire.
• You can offer samples of your product for tasting, but you must provide your own dishes, organize yourself and leave no dishes/garbage behind.
• The pitch stage is a silent stage.

What is a Silent Stage?

Silent Stage means that the audience follows the stage program exclusively on headphones. Actors on stage speak into microphones and can only hear themselves quietly.

What happens if I’m late for my Pitch?

If you do not show up on time, you will lose your slot and can’t receive the service.

Directions

How can I reach the Chamber of Commerce to deliver goods?

There is two options to reach the Chamber of Commerce.

Main Entrance (Haupteingang) (Adolphsplatz 1, 20457 Hamburg): The main entrance may not be used for the delivery of goods.

Supplier Entrance (Lieferanteneingang) (Große Johannisstraße 1, 20457 Hamburg): You can drive up to the supplier entrance behind the Chamber of Commerce and bring your goods etc. into the Chamber of Commerce. It is not possible to park in the delivery zone! There is a no-parking zone (blocked parking area) to the right of the Chamber of Commerce where you can park a little longer to unload. You must then drive your vehicle away to park.

The barrier-free entrance (to the right of the main entrance) may not be used, unless entitled for usage!

Picture Source: https://www.hamburg.de/stadtplan/
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What parking options are there near the Chamber of Commerce?

There are no parking facilities at the Chamber of Commerce, but there are many parking garages in the immediate vicinity of the Chamber.

• Tiefgarage BUCERIUS-Passage
• Ampido Parkhaus
• Parkhaus Stadthöfe (Bleichenhof)
• Tiefgarage Deutsch-Japanisches Zentrum

Can I send my products to the Food Innovation Camp office before the event?

Unfortunately this is not possible. We have no storage facilities in our offices and no way of transporting your goods to the Chamber of Commerce. Failure to do adhere to this may result in penalties for any additional expenditures.

Can I send my products to the Chamber of Commerce before the event?

Delivery to the Chamber of Commerce is possible in individual cases and at defined times. If you are considering an advance delivery, please contact us at aussteller@foodinnovationcamp.de for more information on the delivery process.