TRADE FAIRS, CONVENTIONS AND CULTURE IN KARLSRUHE. EVERYTHING. OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

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1 TRADE FAIRS, CONVENTIONS AND CULTURE IN KARLSRUHE. EVERYTHING. OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

2 KMK CONNECTING IDEAS 3 CONTENTS LOCATIONS 04 KARLSRUHE TRADE FAIR CENTER (MESSE KARLSRUHE), KARLSRUHE CONVENTION CENTER (KONGRESSZENTRUM) AND THE EUROPAHALLE KARLSRUHE TRADE FAIR CENTER 06 KARLSRUHE TRADE FAIR CENTER (MESSE KARLSRUHE) 08 THE TRADE FAIR GROUNDS 14 THE dm-arena 20 THE EVENTS HALL 24 THE ATRIUM 26 THE CONFERENCE CENTER KARLSRUHE CONVENTION CENTER 30 KARLSRUHE CONVENTION CENTER (KONGRESSZENTRUM) 34 STADTHALLE 40 KONZERTHAUS 44 SCHWARZWALDHALLE 48 GARTENHALLE 52 FESTPLATZ EUROPAHALLE 54 THE EUROPAHALLE SERVICES 58 FULL SERVICE 60 SERVICES FOR EXHIBITORS 61 SERVICES FOR VISITORS AND PARTICIPANTS 62 SERVICES FOR EVENT ORGANISERS 63 ARRIVAL SERVICES THE CITY OF KARLSRUHE 64 WHY KARLSRUHE TRAVEL CONNECTIONS 66 HOW TO FIND US

3 4 LOCATIONS KARLSRUHE TRADE FAIR CENTER (MESSE KARLSRUHE) GOOD THINGS COME IN THREES. State-of-the-art trade fair facilities. A convention center geared toexacting requirements. The inspiring Europahalle. It doesn t take long to work out that Karlsruhe thinks in three dimensions. Or are you more into what lies within? Flexible ways to arrange rooms, carefully thought-through facilities, up-to-the-minute technology, world-class service basically everything that makes a leading inter national event location what it is.

4 LOCATIONS 5 THE KARLSRUHE CONVENTION CENTER (KONGRESSZENTRUM) THE EUROPAHALLE

5 6 TRADE FAIR CENTER KARLSRUHE TRADE FAIR CENTER (MESSE KARLSRUHE) A PLACE WHERE THINGS HAPPEN. Planning an event destined to attract visitors from every corner of the globe? Or something special, for a selected, hand-picked audience? Or maybe an event that s both of these things at the same time? As we say in Karlsruhe: Kein Problem no problem. Thanks to our modern trade fair centre. Since the official opening in 2003, we have enjoyed a lavish abundance of praise. Not only for the practicality of our facilities at this highly modern exhibition site, but also for the award-winning architecture. Presenting you with plenty of ways to try out your latest ideas. REFERENCE EVENTS > art KARLSRUHE International Fair for Classical Modern and Contemporary Art > EUNIQUE European trade fair with an unrivalled selection of applied arts and design > INTERGEO Coference and trade fair for geodesy, geoinformation and landmanagement > KOMCOM The IT Trade Fair for the Public Sector > LEARNTEC Leading International Trade Fair and Convention for Vocational Education, Learning and IT > NUFAM Trade fair for commercial vehicles > offerta Karlsruhe The exhibition for the entire family > PaintExpo Leading International Trade Fair for Industrial Coating Technology > REHAB International Trade Fair for Rehabilitation, Care, Prevention and Integration > RESALE The World Leading Trade Fair for Used Machinery and Equipment > WTT-Expo Trade Fair for Industrial Heat and Cooling Technology > 50 Years Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe > David Copperfield > Men s European Volleyball Championships > Peter Gabriel > SAP DKOM > SPD National Party Conference > Tour de France > Tupperware Annual Meeting > TV show: Wetten, dass..?

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7 8 TRADE FAIR CENTER TRADE FAIR GROUNDS ALL OPTIONS CATERED FOR. > 3 halls, each measuring 12,500 m 2 > The dm-arena measuring 12,500 m 2 for trade fairs, conventions and events > An exhibition area totalling 52,000 m 2 > An open-air exhibition area totalling 60,000 m 2 > The adaptable Events Hall measuring 1,800 m 2 > The Atrium with a garden atmosphere for events > The Conference Center accommodating approx. 2,000 guests > The Guest Club luxury business lounge > Press Center, Business Center, Service Center > WLAN > 7,000 parking spaces BUILDING ON SUCCESS. An exhibition area covering 52,000 m 2, in three halls. A multi-functional arena for 14,000 guests. An events hall for special events, entirely surrounded by glass. A conference centre, catering for more than 2,000 people. A 60,000 m 2 open-air exhibition area. Plus an atrium with a garden atmosphere for invigorating open-air events or unwinding during a busy exhibition. Allow us to introduce you to Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center. Step inside. Let us capture your imagination. A fascinating trade fair centre, offering everything it takes to allow your events to blossom.

8 TRADE FAIR CENTER 9 Trucks and Lorries North P2 11 Gate B 04 Delivery area Bypass Bypass Delivery area P Hall C B 05 A Delivery area 01 Delivery area Motorway exit, A5 Ettlingen L Gate A Delivery area 09 Hall 1 Delivery area P P 04 VIP/Press parking To Karlsruhe City Centre S2 Suburban railway Messe/Leichtsandstraße [01] Standard halls Each measuring 12,500 m 2, no columns, planar, adaptable use, natural daylight, can be darkened (sunshade), state-of-the-art service infrastructure, hall height: m [02] dm-arena 12,500 m2, for up to 14,000 guests (standing), can be completely darkened, separate entrance and backstage area, hall height: m [03] Events Hall Completely surrounded by glass, 1,800 m 2, expandable to an area of 4,300 m 2 in combination with the foyer, LED screen (4.00 x 5.00 m), hall height: m [04] Main Entrance / Information; Conference Center [A] [B] [C] Ground floor: Main Entrance / Information Foyer: Visitors reception and registration, cloakroom (cellar), Events Hall, Guest Club, Business Center, Project Management Office, Service Center, Press Center, Trade Fair Shop, Le Café Café, i-comm (service point), ATM, public announcements 2nd upper fl oor: Conference West 1 Auditorium and 12 conference rooms 3rd upper fl oor: Restaurant Bellefoire Exclusive atmosphere, view of the Events Hall, 2 side rooms (Casinos) [05] Open-air exhibition area 62,000 m 2 with a comprehensive range of technical equipment [06] East Entrance Foyer with visitors reception registration, cloakroom, selfservice restaurant Eastside, Service Center, Conference East (1st upper floor) [07] Visitors Circuit Integrated circuit, allowing visitors to move from one hall to another without getting wet [08] PICK UP 2 bistro service areas between halls [09] Technical services / workshop / service partners [10] Warehouse [11] Car parks 7,000 parking spaces [12] Coach parks

9 10 TRADE FAIR CENTER TRADE FAIR GROUNDS FLEXIBLE. FUNCTIONAL. > Innovative architecture > Premium quality materials > High halls, no columns, natural daylight > All halls can be darkened, dm-arena can be entirely darkened > Uniform quality across all exhibition areas > State-of-the-art technical equipment > Perfect logistics, highly flexible > 1 trade fair restaurant catering for up to 180 guests, 1 self-service restaurant, 2 bistro service areas, 1 café SEE AND BE SEEN. Some trade fairs are so big and labyrinthine, it s not difficult to get lost. Others don t provide enough space for your ideas to unfurl. And then there s Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center, where there s no need to compromise on either front. Everything is easy to find, each area is clearly laid out, exhibitions work like clockwork. The exhibition areas provide all the room you need to place your organisation on a pedestal. It starts in the prestigious Events Hall, welcoming guests with its open architecture in subtle glass and stainless steel. Space, light, timbers: the four exhibition halls are also good for raising an eyebrow or two. Why? Because they re different. More sophisticated. Inviting. Enticing guests to enter and discover. All halls are on one level, uninterrupted by columns, with a floor load of 3,000 kg/m 2. And each hall offers different ways to darken the exhibition area. Events here require no extra effort: we offer the very latest AV technology to ensure everything goes without hitch. Meals here leave no wishes unfulfilled. We offer: self-service at Restaurant Eastside by the East Entrance, Café CAFETIERO, and two bistros between the exhibition halls. And for the more sophisticated palate: the Bellefoire, a glass restaurant on the top floor of the foyer with haute cuisine and a view of the trade fair to match.

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11 12 TRADE FAIR CENTER TRADE FAIR GROUNDS MAKING LIFE EASIER FOR EVERYONE. > No long walks > Glass walkways to keep the elements at bay > A multimedia visitor information system > 2 entrance areas > A sophisticated logistics system, helping remove the stress of setting up and dismantling stands SHORT AND SWEET. It s never easy to gain a quick overview of any market. Unless you re in Karlsruhe. Where walking around a trade fair is like taking a leisurely stroll. Why? Because all four halls are within immediate walking distance of the foyer. Via glass walkways, which also ward off the rain. Standing in queues not our style, even when things are busy. Thanks in part to the second entrance area with access to its own, separate car park. Then we have a somewhat ingenious electronic guidance system and plenty of information on a big, clear LED display in the Events Hall. So visitors can see straight away where each stand is and know what s happening where. And assembly and dismantling stands is child s play. Thanks to the large Delivery Area next to each hall and eight separate gates big enough to cater for any type of delivery vehicle. And when time equals money, that s sweet music to everyone s ears.

12 TRADE FAIR CENTER [01] Deliveries 8 gates, on the level, each 5.30 m wide and 4.20 m high [02] Suspension points Suspension points each capable of supporting loads of up to 100 kg, spread throughout the entire hall roof at regular intervals 02 [03] Media connections Available throughout the whole area through supply lines laid 6.00 m apart (power, water supply, waste water, telephone, data network, compressed air) [04] Partitioning Partitioning curtains or dividing walls, or both, on a pick and mix basis Exhibition halls 1 3, overview Name Area Size Load Seating Ground floor Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height min. Height max. Floor load [kg pro m 2 ] Rows Classroom style Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 8] dm-arena South 12, ,000 10,000 5,000 6,500 2,400 10,800 Hall 1 North 12, ,000 9,000 5,000 6,500 2,400 8,600 Hall 2 North 12, ,000 9,000 5,000 6,500 2, Hall 3 South 12, ,000 9,000 5,000 6,500 2,400 8,600 Events Hall West 1, ,000 1, , ,600 Without seating

13 14 TRADE FAIR CENTER dm-arena TURNING ON THE SPOTLIGHT. > Multifunctional hall measuring 12,500 m 2 > Width: m. Length: m. Operating height: m > Maximum capacity with seating: 10,000 people > Maximum capacity without seating: 14,000 people > Flexible floor and seating arrangements > Separate entrance with foyer and Service Center > Equipped for TV requirements > Suspended rigging for public announcements and lighting, load up to 30 t > Backstage area with artists cabins and changing rooms SAY IT IN STYLE. The more special the event, the more special the stage needs to be. Which is why our stage is perfectly tailored to stage perfect events. Offering plenty of room to say things in style. Just like the entire dmarena. A multifunctional hall with an impressive ability to impress. It s big. The floor area measures 12,500 m 2 enough to cater for up to 14,000 visitors. Making the dm-arena one of the largest indoor event arenas in Germany. It s eyecatching. The materials ooze quality, the design is a statement of modernity, the wooden ceiling lends a sophisticated air. All brought together, this spells events in a unique atmosphere. And it s versatile. Sports are staged here, so are shows, company events, even complex TV productions. Because the arena is adaptable. And because it offers the state-of-the-art AV technology it takes to stage memorable events.

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15 16 TRADE FAIR CENTER dm-arena Partitioning Statutory requirements Lighting Floor / media connections The hall can be divided in a number of ways using two partitioning curtains and a special wall system Fire prevention (BrandschutzVO), venue regulations (VStättVO Baden- Württemberg). State building regulations (LBO Baden-Württemberg), pertinentaccident prevention regulations. Pyrotechnics subject to approval of local authorities Basic lighting in visitor / audience area: 300 lux, additional lighting tailored to the type of event (suspension points / rigging). Natural daylight through large glass areas in the roof Loads of up to 300 kn/m 2 (3,000 kg/m 2 ). Supply lines throughout at intervals of 6.00 m (power, water supply, waste water, telephone, data network, compressed air) Communication system Media Acoustics* The Trade Fair Center has a stand-alone telephone system for the events area. Depending on needs, all public areas can currently be set up to run 1,000 digital and analogue connections (expandable to up to 5,000 connections). There is a separate server for the internet. The entire system is wired to cater for high access volumes throughout the entire complex. In addition to the line-based system, the Trade Fair Center has its own in-house network for GSM and UMTS currently linked to the 4 main providers in Germany: T-Mobile, Vodafone, e-plus and O2 Media connections with docking site for mobile broadcast unit Special acoustic linings tailored to the most modern requirements. Reverberation time: approx. 3 secs Fire prevention Broadband connection Stage Air conditioning Sprinklers throughout in combination with extinguisher sites at each hall entrance (with a push button alarm, wall hydrant and handheld fire extinguisher). In the event of a fi re, shutters in the roof can be opened separately by firefighters to release heat and smoke Multiple access units Sico Roll performance stage. Maximum size: 294 m 2, x m. Floor load: 750 kg/m 2. Equipment: handrail, stairs, cloth cover, additional pedestals available on request Ventilation system for heating and cooling Control systems Announcement system Power supply Darkening Computer-aided central building control system managed through a master display All public areas at the Trade Fair Center are served by a public announcement system. Areas can be selected separately so that announcements only go to the area concerned Total connected load up to 4,000 kva, up to 4,500 amps, three-phase AC 3 x 230/400 volts. Can be divided into up to 4 galvanically isolated transformers dm-arena can be darkened entirely in approx. 2 minutes, halls 1 3 and the Events Hall can be darkened using sunshades The above technical specifications apply to all four halls, with the exception of the point marked with the asterisk (*)

16 TRADE FAIR CENTER [01] Deliveries 8 gates, on one level, each 5.30 m wide and 4.20 m high [02] Suspension points Suspension points each capable of supporting loads of up to 1,000 kg. Max. load: 30 t per ceiling fi eld. As and when necessary a structural engineer should advise on safety [03] Media connections Available throughout the whole area through supply lines laid 6.00 m apart (power, fresh water, waste water, telephone, data network, compressed air) [04] Partitioning Partitioning curtains or dividing walls, or both, on a pick and mix basis

17 18 TRADE FAIR CENTER dm-arena Seating arrangement for boxing events Name Area Size Load Seating Ground floor Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height min. Height max. Floor load [kg per m 2 ] Rows Classroom style Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 8] Without seating dm-arena South 12, ,000 10,000 5,000 6,500 2,400 10,800

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19 20 TRADE FAIR CENTER EVENTS HALL EVENTFUL TIMES. > 1,800 m2 for exhibitions, conventions and events, extendable to 4,300 m2 > Entirely surrounded by glass offering a view into the Atrium > 5.00 x 4.00 m LED screen, video connection, suitable for different types of recordings > State-of-the-art event equipment KEEP ON MOVING. What more could you ask for? The moment your guests walk through the door, they immediately relax and smile. Then comes the big event at the right location to stage it. Or a special product presentation. Or a big get-together. Or a party. At a location like Karlsruhe, with its Events Hall covering 1,800 m 2. Specially laid out to provide plenty of room. With its open staircase, the glass hall fl ooded with light, and modern AV technology complete with LED screen. Greet your guests. Allow the architecture to captivate them. Play to their emotions. Want to go one step further? Combine the hall with the entrance area and the total Events Hall offers 4,300 m 2.

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21 22 TRADE FAIR CENTER EVENTS HALL downstairs downstairs Banquet seating lengthways Banquet seating circular Name Area Size Load Seating Ground floor Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height min. Height max. Floor load [kg per m 2 ] Rows Classroom style Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 8] Events Hall West 1, , , ,600 Without seating

22 TRADE FAIR CENTER 23 downstairs downstairs Classroom style seating Row seating

23 24 TRADE FAIR CENTER ATRIUM OPEN TO IDEAS. > Large open-air format measuring more than 6,800 m 2 > Versatile options for events > Spacious garden area > Central location between all 4 exhibition halls > Accessible to vans for setting up and dismantling equipment > View of the Events Hall and visitors circuits OPENING DOORS. What is a trade fair? A place people put on interesting exhibitions? A place where people hold lively discussions? Both under one roof? Or under no roof, like our outdoor atrium a pivotal meeting point between the foyer, the three exhibition halls and the dm-arena. In an inviting garden atmosphere, enriched by plenty of fresh air and an uninterrupted view of the glass visitor circuits and Events Hall. Discover new horizons for inspiring your visitors, where nature meets modern architecture, where impressions are created to last. It s an ideal location to stage truly memorable events.

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25 26 TRADE FAIR CENTER CONFERENCE CENTER PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION. > 1 auditorium for up to 400 guests > 12 variable conference rooms for between 40 and 150 guests > Convention area First Floor East for up to 800 guests > Additional capacity in the Events Hall: max. 1,200 guests > Additional capacity in the dm-arena: max. 10,000 guests > Glamorous foyers > Up-to-the-minute conferencing technology > Direct access to a 52,000 m2 exhibition area A CLEVER COMBINATION. Looking for more than a location to present your company and reveal the latest innovations? Keen to stimulate dialogue, keep track with trends? Looking for a venue for academic exchange and more? Then Karlsruhe is the place to come. We can provide the right combination of events and accompanying activities. At our Conference Center, with enough space to welcome more than 2,000 guests integrated in the upper floors of the entrance areas. Conventions, workshops, seminars. You name the type of event, we ll name the place to stage it. Thanks to our expansive Auditorium, Convention Area East, plus twelve other conference rooms. All offering plenty of flexibility to combine or divide up areas. All equipped with the very latest conferencing technology. All providing direct access to the restaurant. Need more space? No problem. Take our Events Hall for up to 1,200 guests. Or for even bigger events, the dm-arena with enough room for up to 10,000 people.

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27 28 TRADE FAIR CENTER CONFERENCE CENTER Name Area Size Seating Area [m 2 ] Length Width Height Rows Classroom style U-shape Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 8] Conference Center Auditorium (West) Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 1 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 2 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 3 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 4 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 5 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 6 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 7 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 8 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 9 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 10 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 11 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 12 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 4/5 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 6/7 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 8/9 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference Room 10/11 Mezz/2nd upper floor Foyer 1 Mezz/2nd upper floor Foyer 2 Mezz/2nd upper floor Foyer 3 Mezz/2nd upper floor Foyer 4 Mezz/2nd upper floor Conference East East/1st upper floor 1, Blocks Reception

28 TRADE FAIR CENTER 29 Classroom style seating Foyer 3 Foyer 4 Foyer 1 Foyer 2 Auditorium Conference Room 1 Conference Room 3 Conference Room 5 Conference Room 6 Conference Room 8 Conference Room 10 Conference Room 12 Conference Room 2 Conference Room 4 Conference Room 7 Conference Room 9 Conference Room 11 Row seating Foyer 2 Foyer 3 Foyer 4 Foyer 1 Auditorium Conference Room 1 Conference Room 3 Conference Room 2 Conference Room 4/5 Conference Room 6/7 Conference Room 8/9 Conference Room 10/11 Conference Room 12 Conference West

29 30 CONVENTION CENTER KARLSRUHE CONVENTION CENTER (KONGRESSZENTRUM) AN EXPERIENCE IN ITSELF. A rich variety of rooms each lending itself to open communication. Karlsruhe Convention Center is an ideal location to meet, bring people together and talk about shaping the future. Directly in the centre of this thriving, southern German city, cradled by the arts, the local culture and a laid-back and relaxing community. Yet still central to one of the most forward-thinking economic, academic and scientific regions in Europe. Then there are the tourist attractions: many of them renowned beyond the borders of Germany such as Alsace, Heidelberg and the Black Forest. REFERENCE EVENTS > abas customer forum > airbag International Symposium and Exhibition on Sophisticated Car Occupant Safety Systems > Annual conference for nuclear engineering > Annual Congress of the German Association of Speech Therapists > Ascent Investment Congress > DECHEMA Annual Conference > EnBW Annual General Meeting > German Congress of Alternative Practitioners > IBM SAP University > ICOPS International Conference on Plasma Science > International Annual Conference of ICT and Future Security (Fraunhofer ICT) > International Conference on Magnetism > IT-TRANS IT-Solutions for Public Transport > Karlsruhe Advanced Courses for Medical Specialists > Karlsruhe Conference Institute for Advanced Dental Studies Karlsruhe > Karlsruhe Working Lectures Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe > Microsoft Conference > Occupational therapy congress > SAFEKON TRADE FAIR for access control, building security and information safety > Spring courses, South West Germany Radiologists > The Radio Regenbogen Award > Webinale The holistic web conference

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31 32 CONVENTION CENTER KARLSRUHE CONVENTION CENTER (KONGRESSZENTRUM) THE IDEAL LOCATION. > 4 event complexes and halls, encompassing 28 rooms and enough space for 13,000 seated guests, for individual use or in combination with other rooms > 20,000 m 2 exhibition area in the halls and foyers > 10,000 m 2 open-air exhibition area > WLAN / HotSpots > 1,000 parking spaces for cars in the underground car park directly outside the Festplatz (Festival Area) > Easy to travel into the centre of Karlsruhe > At the region of one of the highest spending markets in Europe with customers, suppliers and markets directly on the doorstep AS INDIVIDUAL AS YOUR REQUIREMENTS. Professional, flexible, incredibly efficient and always delighted to be different. Just like the companies and visitors who come to Karlsruhe to celebrate success and enjoy an event with a difference. At Karlsruhe Convention Center. Four worldclass locations offering enough capacity to seat 13,000 guests and an exhibition area covering 20,000 m 2 one of the biggest venues of its kind in Germany. And probably the most fascinating. Thanks to the unique blend of auditoriums, halls and meeting rooms. And the exceptional architecture. And the atmosphere. The Konzerthaus, in classical style, steeped in history contrasting with a modern-day multifunctional Stadthalle (City Hall): the legendary Schwarzwaldhalle (Black Forest Hall) and the Gartenhalle (Garden Hall), bright, open and fl ooded with light. On top of this, there is the Convention Center with its incomparably useful location right in the heart of the city. Within minutes of the main station, the main shopping area and Schloss Karlsruhe, the impressive palace with its expansive gardens. Looking for lunchtime relaxation? Take a stroll in the City Gardens right next door where there s plenty of space to unwind and direct access to Karlsruhe Zoo. Karlsruhe Convention Center the number one address for your events, company conventions and major international events.

32 CONVENTION CENTER 33 5 min. walk from the city centre Vehicle approach to the Festplatz Line 5 Entrance to underground parking Entrance to underground parking Main payment area, entrance to underground parking, lift for the disabled Entrance to underground parking Line S1, S4, S11 and 2 City Gardens/Zoo 10 min. walk to main station

33 34 CONVENTION CENTER STADTHALLE RIGHT FOR MANY REASONS. > 5 event auditoriums for up to 4,000 people > 5 conference rooms for up to 530 people > 17 seminar rooms and 3 foyers total area: 6,000 m 2 > press center > State-of-the-art conferencing equipment > Direct access to the hotel ALWAYS TOP OF THE LIST. The Stadthalle (City Hall): just one hall? No, actually it s five different event auditoriums in one. Plus 17 seminar rooms. And five conference rooms. Not forgetting the three foyers. And the Convention Center Hotel next door. In a nutshell: The Stadthalle has everything a convention centre needs. Fully equipped and absolutely ideal for major events to match even the most demanding requirements. With the flexibility to change rooms and mix and match combinations of rooms. The technology: state-of-the art. Perfect for placing your event centre stage. From professional lighting systems to interpreters booths. From classical concerts to classic rock events. Not only are the acoustics here outstanding, wherever you sit you re guaranteed a good view. Some describe the architecture as offbeat. But everyone finds it inviting. Inviting you to stage events with a difference. Inviting your guests to enjoy highly memorable events.

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35 36 CONVENTION CENTER STADTHALLE SINGULAR VARIETY. The columned atrium at the entrance to the Stadthalle is as inspiring to visitors as it was to the historical experts who placed it under a preservation order. But when you enter, the modern complex within is equally enrapturing. Open foyers, three appealingly offset levels, capacious walkways between the halls and exhibitions areas, premium quality materials such as pure white marble. The atmosphere casts a spell over guests and business partners alike. And then there are the practical aspects. Especially the size and types of rooms and the almost unparalleled flexibility they offer. You decide which areas to bring together. You decide how to split each room. At whichever level you stand, the overview is ideal. And each foyer can be used individually. Will anyone notice? No. Each room is totally soundproofed making it possible to stage multifaceted events and an accompanying exhibition right next to each other. Or in parallel. Or several different events in smaller rooms. You decide.

36 CONVENTION CENTER Stage Stage Stage 03 [01] Freight lift [02] Stage lift [03] Media rooms [04] Artists cloakrooms [05] Stairs to ground floor Basement Name Area Size Seating Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height Rows Classroom style U-shape Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 10] Hans-Thoma-Saal basement Johann-Peter-Hebel-Saal basement Alfred-Mombert-Saal basement Foyer (basement) basement 2, on request on request 1,150 Blocks Reception

37 38 CONVENTION CENTER STADTHALLE ZG [01] Kitchen [02] Clubraum [03] Forum [04] Stage lift 05 Stage [05] Forum 2 [06] Fire brigade point [07] Press Center [08] Small storage area [09] Stairway to basement [10] Registration Counter / Information [11] Stairway to upper floor [ZG] Mezzanine / Artists dressing room Main entrance Ground floor Name Area Size Seating Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height Rows Classroom style U-shape Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 10] Friedrich-Weinbrenner-Saal ground floor 1, , Clubraum ground floor Forum I ground floor Forum II ground floor Kombi Forum I + II ground floor Foyer EG (Ground floor) ground floor 2, on request on request 1,250 Blocks Reception

38 CONVENTION CENTER Stage [01] Conference Room 2.05 [02] Stage lift [03] Seminar rooms 2.06, 2.07, 2.09, 2.10 [04] Catering coordination area [05] Conference Room 2.08 [06] Stairs to ground fl oor Upper floor Name Area Size Seating Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height Rows Classroom style U-shape Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 10] Johannes-Brahms-Saal OG +2 1, , Raum 2.05 OG Raum 2.08 OG Raum 2.06 OG Raum 2.07 OG Raum 2.09 OG Raum 2.10 OG Foyer OG OG +2 2, on request on request 1,380 Blocks Reception

39 40 CONVENTION CENTER KONZERTHAUS HISTORY INCLUDED. > Großer Saal (Main Hall) for up to 1,000 guests > Kleiner Saal (Small Hall) for more exclusive conferences, maximum capacity: 144 guests > 3 seminar rooms > Separate foyer on ground floor > Foyer on upper floor A GENUINE CLASSIC. Events conceived to shape history. In rooms steeped in history. Welcome to the Konzerthaus (Concert House). Not just a building. The intermingling of past and present. A worthy location for deserving guests to mingle at exclusive events. From arts events, to conventions. And more. The ideal location to stage concerts, conventions, seminars, receptions and celebrations. With everything under one roof. In any combination. Be our guest

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41 42 CONVENTION CENTER KONZERTHAUS 04 [01] Balcony [02] Foyer [03] Seminar rooms [04] Kleiner Saal, mobile equipment Großer Saal, gallery Stage Upper floor STYLISH. CLASSY. UNIQUE. The façade on the prestigious Konzerthaus was built in classical style. One of the most inspiring aspects of this eye-catching architectural wonder is the imposing columned portal at the main entrance. Enter the building and you are greeted by a lavish foyer with extravagant gold-rimmed mirrors. What better setting to stage a festive event a reception, a special ceremony, exhibitor evenings. Walk on in and the curtain is raised to the Großer Saal, where traditional architecture is enhanced by the very latest AV technology, including modern lighting and sound systems. The atmosphere can take people s breath away. Especially at theatrical events and concerts. And then there s the encore on the upper floor: the Kleiner Saal with its own foyer and three seminar rooms. As if originally designed specially for presentations, incentivisation events, company receptions, family festivities and much more. One building, but several locations. And plenty of different options: all rooms in the Konzerthaus can be hired on an individual basis. Or in combination with others. The decision is entirely yours. As is the freedom to try out your creativity against the backdrop of an architectural classic.

42 CONVENTION CENTER 43 Entrance Payment area 05 [01] Backstage / delivery ramp [02] WC, Women (artists) [03] WC, Men (artists) [04] Artists dressing room [05] Kitchen [06] Reception KMK [07] Control room Stage Ground floor 01 Name Area Size Seating Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height Rows Classroom style U-shape Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 10] Großer Saal (Main Hall) EG ,002 Kleiner Saal (Small Hall) OG Foyer / payments ground floor EG Foyer upper floor OG Seminar room S1 OG Seminar room S2 OG Seminar room S3 OG Blocks Reception

43 44 CONVENTION CENTER SCHWARZWALDHALLE SPOTLIGHT POTENTIAL. > Multifunctional auditorium > Moving gallery > 2,430 m 2 column-free exhibition area (including stage) > Pleasant backstage area > Direct access to the Gartenhalle (Garden Hall) > View of the city zoological gardens DESIGNED TO APPEAL. With its elegant sweeping roof, the Schwarzwaldhalle (Black Forest Hall) is the right location to sweep your guests off their feet. Hailed an architectural milestone at the inauguration ceremony in 1953, the roof now stands under a preservation order. For more than half a century, this listed building has been the awe-inspiring backdrop for countless concerts, conventions, exhibitions, presentations and events. The now worldfamous BAMBI awards first took to the stage here in this hall. Since then, Germany s most important and most popular media award has leapt from strength to strength. It is still earning its laurels today. Just like other German and international stars who take to the stage in the Schwarzwaldhalle. Leading acts from the world of music. Theatre shows. As well as champions of industry. At shareholders meetings and company events.

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45 46 CONVENTION CENTER SCHWARZWALDHALLE Seating banquet style, lengthways Seating banquet style, circular IMPRESSIVE. ALL ROUND. The Schwarzwaldhalle offers enough space to cater for up to 5,000 guests. A 2,430 m 2 area, uncluttered by columns or supporting structures. With a view straight onto the stage and events happening all around you. Partly thanks to the moving gallery versatile enough to adapt to any occasion. Seat your guests in rows, for a banquet, or with desks in rows. Tap into state-of-the-art AV technology, sound equipment such as special curtains and the sound reflection ceiling. Sounds perfect for classical concerts, rock & pop, speeches. But continue on in, along the walkway directly to the Gartenhalle awash with light. Making the total area almost 9,000 m 2. Plenty of room for your exhibitions, presentations and events.

46 CONVENTION CENTER 47 Entrance [01] Basement ramp [02] Stage ramp [03] Base stage [04] Grand stage [05] Gallery 01 Stage Concert style seating arrangement Name Area Size Seating Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height Rows Classroom style U-shape Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 10] Hall without gallery 2, ,152 1,400 2,112 1,280 1,550 ns Hall with gallery 2, ,693 1,450 1,896 Foyer Hall: total 3,130 1,750 Blocks Reception

47 48 CONVENTION CENTER GARTENHALLE LOOKING GOOD. > Approx. 5,000 m 2 exhibition area > Partitionable hall > Basement with vehicle access > Staff office with view over hall > 2 entrances BRIGHT LIGHTS. ENLIGHTENING. A friendly atmosphere, flooded with light, open and welcoming. With a magnificent view of the glorious park next door and the picturesque lakes of the City Gardens. Not forgetting the exotic wildlife of Karlsruhe Zoo. The Gartenhalle (Garden Hall) opens the window to opportunity. An architectural highlight, setting the stage for all types of events. Greet your guests with open arms with novelties, captivating concepts and events evoking new emotion.

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49 50 CONVENTION CENTER GARTENHALLE Banquet style seating arrangement, circular FREE AND EASY. Open people s minds. Redefine creative thinking. Present yourself in new light. In the Gartenhalle. A modern location with plenty of windows and daylight. Expanding the horizons of events and exhibitions. With plenty of room for bright ideas to flourish. In this inviting hall, even industrial plant and heavy machinery and vehicles can be presented in the right light. Thanks to the high roof between five and six metres high and a strong floor which can support loads of up 1,000 kg/m 2. Add to this all the very latest technical equipment to provide the finishing touches to any important exhibition. And it equates to the perfect location to grow your ideas. And a warm and welcoming venue to greet guests.

50 CONVENTION CENTER [01] Access to the Schwarzwaldhalle [02] Catering coordination area [03] Technical equipment [04] Mobile partition walls [05] Support centre for fi re services [06] Festplatz (Festival Area) entrance [07] Historical chimney [08] Office [09] Ettlinger Straße entrance [10] Freight lift Exhibition Name Size Load Seating Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height min. Height max. Floor load [kg per m 2 ] Rows Classroom style Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 10] Halle I 2, ,000 2,372 1,200 2,426 1,680 2,000 Halle II 1, ,000 1, ,064 1,090 1,200 Foyer including corners 950 1,000 Glass corridor 650 1,000 Hall: total 6,200 4,033 1,900 3,490 2,770 3,200 Reception

51 52 KONGRESSZENTRUM FESTPLATZ THE SKY S THE LIMIT. > 10,000 m 2 open air events area > Suitable for presentations, exhibitions, concerts > Underground parking for up to 1,000 vehicles > Outdoor meeting point and relaxation area ideal central location between the groups of buildings OUT AND ABOUT. Looking for a breath of fresh air? Come outside. To an open air events area covering 10,000 m 2. The expansive Festplatz (Festival Area). Nestling between the Stadthalle, Schwarzwaldhalle and Konzerthaus. The sky s the limit, for you and your events. Open-air festivals, outdoor presentations, exhibitions with marquees in one of the warmest regions of Germany turn indoor events inside out. Transform the great outdoors into a great meeting point to parallel the inviting atmosphere inside for special guests and visitors to Germany from every corner of the earth. Or as a place to relax. Surrounded by sun-drenched chestnut trees, dancing fountains and blossoming flower beds. And there s plenty of space down below in the underground parking directly underneath, with enough room for you and your guests: 1,000 parking spaces on two levels.

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53 54 EUROPAHALLE EUROPAHALLE DESTINED TO IMPRESS. > Room for 9,000 guests, sitting or standing, or 5,097 guests seated in rows in the inner area and seating galleries > Usable area: 4,400 m 2 > Width and depth: approx x m > Usable height: 9.20 m > Floor load: sports arena: 500 kg/m 2, Tartan track: 5 t/m 2 > 2,200 parking spaces > Tram stop outside the hall ON YOUR MARKS, SIT, GO. Take a seat in the Europahalle (Europe Hall) within metres of international stars and world record holders, in the thick of the action in a world class sporting arena. Which is also ideal for special events as it s adaptable, multifaceted and large enough to welcome up to 9,000 enthusiastic visitors. REFERENCE EVENTS > Basketball: Women s World Championships > International Athletics Meeting > Anastacia > André Rieu > Boxing: World Championship Bouts featuring Regina Halmich > DTB Cup (German Gymnastics Cup): RhythmiGymnastics > Juggling: European Festival > Handball: Supercup > Special Olympics: National Games > Tennis: Davis Cup > Table Tennis: European League > Volleyball: European Championships > Rock n Roll Dancing: World Championships > Bryan Adams > Herbert Grönemeyer > Lenny Kravitz > Lionel Richie > Sting > Bollywood > Hans Klok > Helmut Lotti > Musikantenstadl (Modern German folk music) > Udo Jürgens

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55 56 EUROPAHALLE EUROPAHALLE PREPARED FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE. Nail-biting finishes at the world basketball finals, standing ovations at the Davis Cup, or sensational scores at the BW-Bank-Meeting, one of the world s leading athletic events the Europahalle has already earned a permanent place on the pedestal of the international sporting calendar. It s also popular as a concert venue, with a string of major German and international acts to its name from rock concerts to classical music. Music lovers flock here for the atmospheric setting. Organisers flock here for the state-of-the-art technical infrastructure: the prestigious foyer, with plenty of room for cloakroom equipment, information stands and merchandising booths and even a comfortable restaurant if it s needed. The Europa halle boasts the very latest AV equipment and even touch panels for registering points. From the warm-up area to auxiliary rooms for events and professional workplaces for directors, camera teams and journalists every detail has been thought about, including the 2,200 parking spaces and public transport straight outside the door. Name Size Load Seating Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height min. Height max. Floor load [kg per m 2 ] Rows Classroom style Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 8] Reception Without seating Overall hall 4, ,097 1,200 2,200 9,000 Inner area, sports field and track Athletics practice area Opposite seating gallery 200 m track (including inclines) 2,

56 EUROPAHALLE 57 Emergency exit Emergency Emergency exit exit Emergency exit Emergency exit Emergency exit Emergency exit Emergency exit Emergency Emergency exit exit Emergency exit Screening for stage Emergency exit Emergency exit Emergency exit 5.3 m Entrance Stage Entrance Emergency exit Emergency exit Emergency exit 8.0 m Emergency exit 1.2 Main display panel Main display panel Emergency exit Emergency exit Emergency exit 5.5 m Technical equipment Emergency exit Entrance Camera Director Entrance Entrance Disabled Director Entrance Emergency exit Emergency exit Catering Gallery PA booth Press Emergency exit Emergency exit Emergency exit Emergency exit Catering Gallery PA booth Press Emergency exit Emergency exit Sports event Concert seating Name Size Load Seating Floor [m 2 ] Length Width Height min. Height max. Floor load [kg per m 2 ] Rows Classroom style Banquet style lengthways Banquet style circular [Tables of 8] Foyer main entrance Warming up area Connecting area Karl-Wolf Hall Karl-Benz Hall Reception Without seating

57 58 SERVICES FULL-SERVICE SUPPORT FROM A TO Z. > Exhibitor services > Visitor / participants services > Organiser services > Arrival services > Well worth watching: your event, on KMK-TV Germany s first trade fair TV channel KEEPING IT SWEET AND SIMPLE. Behind every great event there are countless numbers of straightforward, small tasks. Whether it s a trade fair, a convention or an event. We know, because we ve managed them all. And we have the people, the commitment and the experience it takes to manage each part of the process, right first time, every time. Easing the burden on you, the organiser. From the moment you first put pen to paper to the moment you open the door. Organising, advising, providing back-up. Everything under one roof. New to our portfolio of services: Germany s first trade fair TV channel. Packed with all the latest news, interviews, highlights, background information. Turning the spotlight on your event. Well worth tuning into analogue and digital, or on the web at the click of a mouse. And action.

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59 60 SERVICES FULL-SERVICE KEIN PROBLEM GERMAN FOR WE LL TAKE CARE OF IT. > Stand construction services > Fitting services > Technical services > Marketing / communication services > Arrival services SERVICES FOR EXHIBITORS. Assembly stands, dismantling stands, a helping hand, last-minute stand-ins, extra staff, catering: we offer anything and everything you can imagine to do with organising a trade fair. Because what matters most is that everything works like clockwork. And if you re open to new ideas, we also run exhibitor seminars where you can learn the key tasks involved in staging a successful exhibition. From choosing the right stand to reaching out directly to customers and monitoring post-exhibition effectiveness. Tailored to business needs. Tailored to where you need it. How? Through our newly founded alliance with other major trade fair organisers. No time to come to Karlsruhe? No problem. There s bound to be an exhibition city nearer to where you live, so you can attend our seminar there: Karlsruhe, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Essen, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich and Nuremberg.

60 SERVICES 61 HERZLICH WILLKOMMEN. THE GERMAN WAY TO SAY WELCOME. > Electronic visitor information system > Service bundles: getting there, accommodation, accompanying programmes, after-work parties > Business Center > WLAN / HotSpots SERVICES FOR VISITORS AND PARTICIPANTS. What s the quickest way to get to the dm-arena? Simple: check our multimedia information system and find out in an instant. In fact it will even direct you to the exhibitor or products you re looking for. A quick look at the big LED panel in the Events Hall and you re up to speed on all the latest trade fair news. Still not had time to sort out accommodation? No problem. Allow us to help. Looking for a place to unwind when it s over? An after-work party? Our arrival services are on hand with individual, friendly support. Simply ask us in German or English. Or visit our i-comm Service Point for rapid, detailed information.

61 62 SERVICES FULL-SERVICE HAND IN HAND. > Concept development and planning > Industry partner in designing and staging your events > Coordination of all partners, suppliers and service providers > Participant management (from registration to cash collection) > Speaker / advisor / consultant acquisition and management > On-site support > Organisation of accompanying events > Marketing and press support SERVICES FOR EVENT ORGANISERS. Need to pull everything together for a trade fair or convention? Already pencilled in a special event or a company incentive? Allow us to help put things in place. Just tell us about your ideas the strategy, the concept, creative executions. We ll be delighted to provide input, in person, and come up with the right type of rooms, plans, all the organisational details, and of course the on-site resources you need when it goes ahead. Although for us, end-to-end services actually entail a bit more. We have at our disposal an amazing network of experts and specialists, on hand to put you in touch with the people who make things happen. We ll provide you with novel ideas. We ll transform an event into a happening. We ll help you impress all your visitors. And reap tangible benefits for you and your business partners. In other words: we ll do anything it takes. Or, to be more accurate: everything it takes. The whole package. Your on-site Professional Conference Organiser, or PCO, takes care of everything from start to finish.

62 SERVICES 63 ALL-INCLUSIVE. > Arrival services: arrivals and accommodation > Accompanying programmes, after-work > Karlsruhe Happy Rail Ticket economy travel by train > Setting up and organising company-exclusive packages > Online hotel reservation services ARRIVAL SERVICES WE RE HERE TO SERVE. Whether you re the one staging the event, you re here as a visitor or you re an exhibitor: our Convention Bureau will be delighted to be of assistance. We ll make your stay in Karlsruhe a pleasant and invigorating experience for you and your guests with service packages individually tailored to your needs. Starting with the journey to and from Karlsruhe, your hotel reservations and a professional shuttle service. If necessary, we can set up a collection of accompanying programmes. A quick bit of sightseeing. Places the tourists don t get to hear about. A seven course dinner. An evening chilling out. We have all the contacts you need. Partners. Alliances. You name it. Opening all the doors to opportunity.

63 64 THE CITY OF KARLSRUHE WHY KARLSRUHE GETTING OUT AND ABOUT. > A rich selection of arts events > World-class cuisine > Excellent nightlife > Interesting excursions around the local area AND THERE S MORE. Venture beyond our buildings and you certainly get your money s worth. The list is almost endless: arts events, a rich programme of cultural highlights. Take the ZKM (Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe). Its collection of interactive art and many international masterpieces make Karlsruhe a must-visit destination for followers of contemporary art everywhere. Then there are attractions like the Staatliche Kunsthalle (State Art Hall), one of the oldest and foremost museums in Germany with the works of many European masters spanning no less than eight centuries. Once you ve soaked in the rich history, why not enjoy a stroll through the lively city centre? There s something for everyone. Excellent shopping, beautifully maintained parks and of course the grandiose Palace only steps from the main pedestrian area. Or relax in a café, enjoy a drink in one of the many lively bars or nightclubs. Feeling peckish? Karlsruhe has some excellent restaurants. In fact, being so close to France, the region of Baden has more gourmet cuisine than any other area of Germany ideal for entertaining customers or winding down after a busy day at an event. The region is ideal for events to accompany your events: not only is this a particularly warm part of Germany, the Karlsruhe area offers some wonderful scenery. The Black Forest, the vineyards of the Palatinate wine region (Pfalz), Heidelberg, Baden- Baden plus a plethora of destinations in nearby neighbouring countries. How about a day trip to the picturesque area of Alsace? Enjoy!

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65 66 TRAVEL CONNECTIONS HOW TO FIND US WELL CONNECTED. > Easy to travel to by rail, road and air > Direct access to nearby motorways: A5, A 8, A65 > Only 1 hour from Frankfurt airport direct rail link > Approx. 3 hours from Paris on the TGV (high speed train) > Excellent local transport infrastructure > Messe-Express (shuttle service) from the main station to the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center WELL SITUATED. Karlsruhe is easy and quick to travel to. The city stands at the hub of a variety of modern transport links coming in from all points of the compass. Drivers can reach us quickly on the motorway (Autobahn) which goes right around the city. The local airport - Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden is no more than a 30 minute drive. Strasbourg and Stuttgart airports: about 60 minutes by car. Or fly into Germany s biggest international airport: Frankfurt. Intercity trains run directly from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe. It takes exactly one hour. Non-stop. Not one to go off the rails? Then reaching us is easy. Especially from Paris. Thanks to the TGV. Journey time: only three hours. And when you get here, things flow equally smoothly. Take the tram or suburban railway (S-Bahn), both shining examples of efficient German transport. Or really take it easy: during many events there is a shuttle service the Messe-Express between the main station and the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center.

66 TRAVEL CONNECTIONS 67 Journey times to Karlsruhe by train TRAVELLING TO KARLSRUHE PLANE OR TRAIN Air travel: The Karlsruhe Trade Fair Grounds has excellent connections to at least 4 airports: Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden (a drive of approx. 30 minutes) and other major international airports such as Frankfurt, Stuttgart und Strasbourg (a minute drive). Rail travel: Karlsruhe is a main railway hub for InterCityExpress (ICE), InterCity, EuroCity and InterRegio connections. And it s on the direct ICE link between Hamburg and Basle which also stops at Frankfurt. Karlsruhe is also the starting point for trains running west to east via Stuttgart to Munich. Coming from Paris it only takes around 3 hours to reach Karlsruhe on the TGV (high speed train).

67 68 TRAVEL CONNECTIONS HOW TO FIND US City Europahalle Convention Center Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center TRAVEL LINKS TO KARLSRUHE TRADE FAIR CENTER From the A5/A8 motorway (Autobahn): coming along the A8 from Stuttgart drive south onto the A5, following signs for Basel. Leave the A5 at junction 48 for Karlsruhe-Süd and follow signs to Messe. The road name for satellite navigation systems is Leichtsandstraße (on some systems Leichtsandstrasse) in the Karlsruhe district of Rheinstetten. From the A65 motorway (Autobahn): the A65 merges with the B10. Leave the B10 at junction 8 and follow signs to Messe. The road name for satellite navigation systems is Leichtsandstraße (on some systems Leichtsandstrasse) in the Karlsruhe district of Rheinstetten. Public transport: take the S2 (suburban railway), travelling towards Rheinstetten. Alight at Messe / Leichtsandstraße. Main station: take line 6 (towards Daxlanden / Rappenwörth) or line 4 (Waldstadt) until you reach Europaplatz; change to line S2, travelling towards Rheinstetten. Alight at Messe / Leichtsandstraße. From Durlacher Tor: take line S2. TRAVEL LINKS TO KARLSRUHE CONVENTION CENTER From the A5 / A8 motorway (Autobahn): coming along the A8 from Stuttgart drive north onto the A5, following signs for Frankfurt. Leave the A5 at junction 45 for Karlsruhe-Mitte. On the B10 follow signs for Karlsruhe. Come off the B10 at junction 2 and drive towards Stadtmitte / Zentrum. Follow signs to Kongresszentrum (Convention Center). The reference for satellite navigation systems is Festplatz 9, at the Kongresszentrum in Karlsruhe. From the A65 motorway (Autobahn): the A65 merges with the B10. Leave the B10 at junction 2, driving towards the Kongresszentrum (Convention Center). Follow signs for Kongresszentrum. The reference for satellite navigation systems is Festplatz 9, at the Kongresszentrum in Karlsruhe. Public transport: Main station: take lines S1, S4, S11 or 2 (alight at Kongresszentrum). From the city centre: take lines S1, S4, S11 or 2 (alight at Kongresszentrum) or line 5 (alighting at Konzerthaus).