BEE by FAQ from A to Z
For accomodation please make use of the appropriate page of the Duesseldorf city homepage, follow the link.
Alcohol
When handling animals in public alcohol simply isn't professional. We kindly ask everybody to drink alcohol during opening hours of the BEE only in the catering areas. Exhibitors and visitors that bother or put others at risk will be expelled from the exhibition area according to householder's rights.
ATM
The next ATM is about 500 metres away in direction to the inner city/main railway station at the Kölner Straße.
Bank Note Testing
At the information desk we will provide the opportunity to check bank notes from 100 euros upwards with a testing apparatus. We will not take any responsibility for the testing results.
BEE
Short form of the Breeders' Expo Europe ... let's meet at the BEE!
Booking of Stands
The best way to book stands is to use the online booking form.
Catering
The householder cooperates with a local caterer so you will be able to purchase food items and drinks.
Copy Machine
If you need photo copies (size A4) you can get them at the information desk. The copies are liable to pay the costs, check the announcement for prices.
Electricity
Electricity (230 V alternating current) is supplied from the top of the exhibition halls. Your consumption is included in the stand fee. Please keep in mind to bring your own extension leads and multiple sockets.
Event Magazine
There will be an event magazine especially produced and printed in sufficient numbers for every BEE. It will contain information around the event and additional information dealing with this special interest as well. You can use this platform to place your advertisement, please contact us.
Exhibitor Documents
Exhibitors will receive the necessary documents on the day of the event at the vendors' entrance.
Feeding Rodents
Offensively smelling feeding animals like rats or mice will be offered in a separate room so allergic visitors and smell sensitive animals will be spared.
Forms
You can obtain forms to declare your animals and forms to certify the origin of the animals for small money at the information desk. Much simpler: Make use of the opportunity do download these forms, and print them in sufficient numbers before the expo.
Garbage Bins
You will find large garbage bins everywhere in the building.
Please make good use of them and contribute to making the
BEE, their exhibitors and visitors welcome at the
Philipshalle.
Gas
Station
The next gas station (Shell) is located at the Kölner
Landstraße close to the exit from A 46 highway.
Information
Desk
Right at the entrance you'll find an information desk
available throughout the whole expo day where you can get
photo copies, contact the vet, etc. The information desk
personnel will strive to meet all your expectations as fast
and good as possible. If something isn't possible or not
right at the moment please understand that even these people
have only two eyes, ears and hands to take the best possible
care of you.
Lecture
Rooms
The lecture room is at the ground floor of the Philipshalle.
You reach them via stairs or the elevator in the entrance
hall. To check the program of lectures
please
click here ...
Loading
and Unloading
Loading and unloading of products and animals will go through
two entrances on the back side of the Philipshalle.
See
Parking as well.
Mounting
and Dismantling
Exhibition or large stands can be mounted on show day from 6
am.
Dismantling
starts after closing the entrance for public viewers at 16
hours and should be terminated at 8 pm at the lastest.
Opening
Hours
Exhibitors can enter the building on the back door side from
6 am on event day. Public entrance starts at 9 am at the main
entrance and ends at 15 hours.
Parking
Around the Philipshalle there are two large parking areas and
enough parking spots. Please see the Philipshalle home
page for more information. The householder runs all the
car parks.
Public
Transport
The Philipshalle is very well connected by several public
transport systems. You'll find stations and stops of
commuter trains, the subway, the tram, and public busses
close to the expo hall. Duesseldorf is very well connected
via long-distance trains and an international airport as
well. For more information please check the homepage of
the Philipshalle.
Reservation
Yes, you can make long-term reservations and keep your stands
for several events so your customers don't need to look out
for you. Please contact us.
Restrooms
You will find several toilette rooms at ground lower level of
the Philipshalle, using them is free of charge. Like
everywhere else: While using them please contribute to making
the BEE and their visitors welcome at the event location.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in the whole building throughout the
expo day including the foyer and the catering areas out of
respect for other visitors and the animals. Please go
outdoors for smoking.
Storage of Animals
The BEE service team at the information desk will provide an
area to store animals that you have bought on the expo.
Visitors will have access to this area from 9 am. Please
note: All animals must me securely packed in solid boxes.
Textile bags are not sufficient for storage. Feeding
animals
can't be stored at
this area. When leaving your animals you will receive an
identification mark. Please store it safely, you will get
your animals back by handing over this ID tag. There will be
no liability for animals or their state of health during
storage.
Suggestions
Do you have suggestions to improve the event? You can put
them down in writing at the information desk or send them
via e-mail. We
will try to improve at the next expo. We are also happy to
receive approval if everything was to your satisfaction.
Venomous
Snakes
Snakes of the generae Viperidae, Elapidae, and Crotalidae
plus the rear-fanged snakes of the genera Dispholidus,
Thelotornis, and Rhabdophis are restricted to the special
venomous room of the BEE. Rear-fanged snakes and
Helodermatidae that are not life-threatening are allowed
without restrictions.
If
you don't have experience with venomous snakes we recommend:
If you are interested in these beautiful and fascinating
animals please contact a serious breeder or keeper, for
example at the BEE, collect information about the species,
and make a private appointment with the vendor. This way you
can also check his/her facilities so you get a better idea of
the challenges you will be facing with your decision and
purchase.
Veterinarian
During the BEE there will be a vet with reptile knowledge
available. To contact him/her please ask at the information
desk.
Water
You can tap and dispose of water at the lower level of the
Philipshalle in the social rooms.
