Fira Grant Via Barcelona, 20-23 January 2025

What's Different About iGB 2025?

Floorplan Restrictions

It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor and their appointed stand contractor to inspect the location of the stand. In some locations there are pillars or further height restrictions which must be considered when designing your stand. If you require a technical floorplan, please contact our dedicated Customer Success team. 

Mandatory Waste Removal

Unmanaged waste poses safety risks, including injury, increased threat of fire, blocks fire exits and hinders access for medical teams in emergencies. Our health and safety policy prohibits the accumulation of waste on stands, in storage areas, in gangways and in communal areas. Waste generated from your activities (during build up, show open and breakdown) must be removed at the end of each day.

All Space Only Exhibitors will be required to contract a minimum m3 standard waste management via ServiFira. The requirement is determined by stand size. Each exhibitor/contractor will need to show proof that they have ordered the corresponding m3 waste management through ServiFira before they can obtain the Drawing Inspection Notice. For more information, please see the Space Only Stand Design Guide.

Dark Day, No Construction (Monday 20th January)

No construction work can take place on Monday 20th January 2025. No construction work refers to building, cutting, sawing, painting, etc. Only non-messy works will be permitted on Monday 20th January 2025, e.g. dressing, product placement, graphics, cleaning, and furniture layout. There is zero vehicle access to the venue on Monday 20th. 

Infringements

As per the Terms and Conditions of each Exhibitor's contract, the Exhibitor and their appointed Stand Contractor must adhere to all rules and regulations as stipulated within the Technical Manual. If any rules and regulations are breached, the Exhibitor will be written to and penalties may apply.

WiFi Policy

Important Information:

Fira Barcelona is well recognized for its outstanding IT and Wi-Fi infrastructure, equipped with the most advanced technology available on the market. With more than 1,700 high-density Wi-Fi antennas installed throughout the venue, we provide a high-quality, stable, and fast Wi-Fi network everywhere on the premises. To guarantee quality service, Fira Barcelona is the only authorized Wi-Fi supplier, and it is strictly forbidden to use devices that propagate wireless signals in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz or 6 GHz frequency bands, as such devices can interfere with the overall Wi-Fi service provided at the venue.

During the event, Fira Barcelona will have an on-site team monitoring and keeping the venue interference-free. The organization reserves the right to identify and deactivate any wireless network not installed by Fira Barcelona. All exhibitors are required to comply with the iGB and Fira Barcelona Wireless Policy.

Fira Barcelona provides Wi-Fi services for exhibitors. If the services in the catalogue do not meet your needs, please contact Fira Barcelona by sending an e-mail to ice-igb.internet@firabarcelona.com.

If you require the installation of your own Wi-Fi network, special permission from the Organisers and the Venue is required, please, submit a formal request through the form Wireless_Policy_Exception_Form_ICE&IGB Affiliate 2025  and send it to ice-igb.internet@firabarcelona.com, for consideration.  Please be aware that a fee will be applicable upon approval.

 

Recommendations

If your devices (mobile phones, laptops, etc.) can only connect through Wi-Fi, they must be compatible with the 5 GHz frequency band (Wi-Fi standard 802.11a/n/ac). Fira Barcelona will not be responsible for any claims regarding devices not compatible with 5 GHz. Please read the compatibility document for verification.

All exhibitors attending the event are subject to this policy, whether or not you purchase IT services.

Post-show Contractor Survey

After iGB 2025, we will be launching a post-show contractor survey to hear your feedback on what we can do to help support you and make your lives easier at our show. We will be mailing this out post-show. Please do keep an eye out for this - we really value feedback and will strive to initiate change based on your comments.

Traffic

ICE 2025 & IGB Affiliate 2025 will operate a traffic management system to ensure the smooth processing of all exhibitor, contractor and key stakeholder vehicles. Kuehne + Nagel, our new exclusive logistics partner, will manage and operate the traffic management system leveraging their expertise and technology to ensure the below critical elements are met. To achieve operational excellence, a traffic management fee will be in effect. 

Risk Reduction: Implementing safe traffic management systems reduces the risk of accidents within the venue, benefiting both road workers and the general public. 

Mobility: Better managing traffic flow will reduce congestion and avoid delays.

Efficiency: A comprehensive logistics strategy and sophisticated data management tools will enhance efficiency across all time periods; improving waiting times for forklifts and optimising truck routing. 

We will also be utilising the Kuehne + Nagel Traffic Management Booking system which will be published in November.

Please read our Traffic Instructions Guide for full information on vehicles accessing the venue to load and unload. Please note that this is only applicable for cargo vehicles. Pedestrian vehicles must use the venue car parks. Please click here to download the traffic instructions.

Service Chests

Many of all service chests have the same supply:

• III 400 V (CEE plug with 5 holes)
• 7 connections: 1X 63 amp, 2X 32A, 4X 16A
• Compressed air: 2 hoses per chest, 500-800 l/m, 7 bar.
• Water supply: 2 per chest, 1/2 inch, 4 bar, waste is 32mm

To confirm what supplies can be pulled from the service chests within your stand location, contact the relevant supplier.

All connection service chests located on the floors of the halls must be easy to register and must always be easily accessible. If a platform is installed, a hatch will be needed. A platform of 50mm should be enough to cover electrical cables though we recommend a platform of minimum 80mm for water and air connections regardless of whether those supplies are needed for the space which has the service chest or is planned for any of the neighbouring stands. If during build-up or show any cable gets unplugged for some reason, the chest needs to be accessed by the technical teams.

If your service chest is shared with another exhibitor(s), it must be accessible for your neighbouring exhibitor(s) at any time. Therefore, shutting off power or placing a lockable cover on the service chest is strictly prohibited. ServiFira will inform you which chest will be used by the other exhibitor(s) if this is the case.