Expo Europe On-site Info

Exhibitor Information

IAAPA Expo Europe 2025 Location

IAAPA Expo Europe 2025 will take place in Barcelona, Spain, at Fira Gran Via Exhibition Center.
 

Venue address: Fira Gran Via Exhibition Center, Av. Joan Carles I, 64 08908

L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.

Shows Policies

You can find all IAAPA Expo policies here 

Cancellation Policy

On or before 30 days prior to the start of the event, attendees and exhibitors will be able to cancel any paid registration and receive a refund, less a €25 processing fee, within the IAAPA Expo registration portal. Attendees and exhibitors are also able to submit written cancellation/refund requests to [email protected] during the same time frame. There are no refunds for registration fees after the 30-day cutoff date. There will be no refund for special event tickets purchased and no refund for charity items benefiting the IAAPA Foundation at any time. Cancellations due to illness or emergency will be evaluated by the IAAPA team on a case-by-case basis. Exhibitors may cancel any complimentary registrations in their allotment through the registration portal at any time prior to the badge being printed at no charge.

Children Policy

All children attending the Expo must be registered. Registration for children 17 years of age and younger is complimentary, but children must always wear an identification wristband (available at Registration). Anyone age 18 years or older is required to pay the registration fee to access the trade show floor.

Children under 18:

• Must be accompanied by an adult at all times within RAI Amsterdam.
• Are not allowed to participate in tours and special events.
• Are not allowed on the trade show floor during exhibitor move in or move out, or early/late access hours.

IAAPA Expo Europe Location Selection Process 

IAAPA Expo Europe location rotates every year. The process of selecting the future venue takes place years in advance and is decided by IAAPA members in committees. The process includes the following steps.

• IAAPA EMEA M&S Committee has established a number of venue selection criteria.
  • 1. First tier city 
  • 2. Exhibition venue in reasonable distance to city centre and hotels  
  • 3. Easily accessible, international flight connections
  • 4.Strong attractions industry in the host country  
  • 5. Availability in third or fourth week of September with show open days Tuesday to Thursday  
  • 6. Must have a sustainability policy and a sustainability officer 
  • 7. Must have an accessibility policy 

• Based on the above selection criteria IAAPA team comes up with a list of venues. 

• IAAPA EMEA M&S Subcommittee creates a shortlist. 

• Selections are then voted on by IAAPA Global M&S Committee. 

• IAAPA Board of Directors provides the formal approval. 

IAAPA Expos Show Policies

As the sponsor of the Expos, IAAPA reserves the right to prohibit and prevent the attendance, participation, registration, exhibition or any individual or firm for any reason with the exclusive discretion of IAAPA. IAAPA need not disclose or describe the reasons for its decision to do so. Please review the IAAPA Expos Show Policies. IAAPA Expos Show Policies | IAAPA

IAAPA Intellectual Property Policy and Procedures

IAAPA Board of Directors adopted a policy and procedures document regarding intellectual property for companies who purchase 1) exhibit space for any IAAPA expo, 2) sponsorship for any IAAPA event, 3) or advertising for any IAAPA publications. In general, this policy requires the purchasing company to attest that it owns or has rights to sell the product and in the event of a dispute will abide by a binding arbitration process. We strongly encourage our manufacturers, and consultant members to become familiar with this policy to make sure you comply with its provisions. Please review the IAAPA Intellectual Property Policy and Procedures.