VELOTransport 2021

Practical solutions for the city of tomorrow

B2B & B2C Cargobike trade fair at Tempelhof Airport, Berlin

October 01–3, 2021

Motivation:

The cargo bike industry has continued to develop strongly and very dynamically over the past decade (see graphics on the left). For 2020, the Zweirad-Industrie Verband (ZIV) recorded a growth of 43% for the e-bike sector, of which e-cargo bikes account for 4%.

This development calls for greater visibility of the cargo bike with its diverse range of uses, be it as a key in the last mile for transport, logistics and delivery, in corporate mobility management or in private use as a replacement for the car.

Idea:

VELOTransport offers manufacturers and service providers the right platform to network and exchange ideas with one another. At the same time, representatives from other industries should come together to grasp the advantages and possibilities of the cargo bike and try them out live. The long-term goal is to develop the VELOTransport into the Cargobike trade fair of the year. The focus of the fair lies in the areas of innovations, future and market-ready solutions, mobility concepts, funding programs, etc. Together with strong partners such as SenWeb, IHK, Chamber of Crafts, logisticians, etc., as well as VELOBerlin as an established event, all the prerequisites are in place so that VELOTransport secures the cargo bike its place and economy, society and politics.

Actors:

The role of the organizer is assumed by a consortium of all associations relevant to the cargo bike sector. Preliminary talks have already taken place with the BVZF (Federal Association of the Future of Bicycle), the RLVD (Rad Logistik Verband Deutschland) and the ZIV (Bicycle Industry Association) and have received positive feedback. The main tasks of the organizers are in the areas of networking, marketing and financing.

The conception and organization of the first VELOTransport is carried out by Velokonzept GmbH and Solucon Move GmbH in order to ensure the synergy effects with VELOBerlin. Partners and sponsors from various industries and areas of society make the Cargobike known as a solution for a wide variety of applications. The task of the partners and sponsors is in the area of ​​networking and financing.

Organization:

The VELOTransport takes place on three days from 01.10. to 03.10.2021 with exhibition space, test course and comprehensive conference program as part of VELOBerlin. On Friday, October 1st, 2021, the focus will be on trade visitors. On Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 and on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021, VELOTransport will also be open to end customers.

Combined offers for visitors as well as exhibitors allow participation over the entire period, as well as only on Friday, or only on Saturday and Sunday.

Target groups:

VELOTransport is aimed at everyone who is interested in the urban mobility transition, including companies, planners, administrations and service providers. VELOTransport sees itself as a platform for the cargo bike sector. It should be the first address for developers of marketable cargo bikes, manufacturers and dealers and bring them together with the players in the areas of delivery logistics and the last mile, product development and accessories, parking and rental systems, urban mobility and mobility hubs.

In addition, the existing information and test offer for private cargo bike users will be presented at VELOBerlin under the umbrella of VELOtransport. There, the focus this year is on targeting entrepreneurs and decision-makers who have previously used the cargo bike in their private lives.

.In order to ensure the necessary planning security for you and us, we are monitoring the situation very closely and are in close and regular exchange with the responsible authorities. We have summarized the most important questions and answers about the measures against Corona as well as conditions for bookings and cancellations of the event.

The first trade fairs are currently opening their doors again as specialist events. There is still a lot of time until the first VELO event in May 2021, nobody can foresee exactly how the situation will develop by then and which requirements will then apply to events like ours.

It is clear that not everything will be the same in spring 2021 either. Together with the authorities, we are developing the appropriate hygiene concepts because, and this is important: The VELO festivals will take place! They have become an indispensable part of the bicycle world, an important component in the manufacturers' marketing and sales plans and in the calendar of bicycle fans across Germany.

We look forward to a great, safe and healthy festival season 2021 with you!

Measures in the safety and hygiene concept:

This will be developed at the beginning of next year and adapted to current conditions. You will be informed about important measures in time.

Extract from the terms and conditions (complete terms and conditions on the right under "Downlaods")

1.ii) Admission (new: non-binding registration)

The contract is concluded with the acceptance of the booth space and the legally binding and fully completed booth registration form by the exhibitor.

1.vii) Contract termination (new: extended deadline)

The booth booking can be canceled free of charge until July 31, 2021. If the booth booking is canceled without good cause by August 30, 2021, 50% of the booth rental fee will be due, and 100% from September 15, 2021. [...]

The payment obligation can only be reduced if the organizer can sublet the booth space.

1.viii)Force majeure

If the organizer is forced to shorten, postpone or cancel the event due to force majeure or for other reasons for which he is not responsible, the exhibitor is released from his obligation to pay the booth rental and other costs. The exhibitor receives neither contractual withdrawal nor cancellation rights nor other claim rights, particularly damage compensation rights. If the event has to be postponed or moved to another location on this extraordinary basis, an exhibitor's registration also applies for the new date and the new terms if said exhibitor fails to submit a corresponding written objection to the organiser within two weeks of receiving notification of the new terms.

You consider exhibiting at VELOTransport 2021? We would be happy to welcome you there!
Here is a brief overview of the registration procedure:

1. Registration:

Do you want to secure an attractive exhibition space or a sponsorship ring package? Then register now for the VELOTransport.

The following categories are available:

- Category A: covered apron: 50 €/qm (Fr. 01.10.21), 79 €/qm (Sa & So 02-03.10.21), 119 €/qm (Fr - So 01-03.10.21)

OUTDOOR unter dem Vordach, Zelte, Beachflags, Trucks u.ä. sind ausdrücklich erwünscht, bitte techn. Richtlinien beachten, Standbauhöhe max. 4m

- Category B: free apron: 40 €/qm (Fr. 01.10.21), 60 €/qm (Sa & So 02-03.10.21), 90 €/qm (Fr - So 01-03.10.21)

OUTDOOR im nicht überdachten Festivalbereich, Zelte, Beachflags, Trucks u.ä. sind ausdrücklich erwünscht, bitte techn. Richtlinien beachten, Standbauhöhe max. 4m

- Category C: VELOArt, Startups, #handmade: 30 €/qm (Fr. 01.10.21), 40 €/qm (Sa & So 02-03.10.21), 60 €/qm (Fr - So 01-03.10.21)

Prerequisites can be requested from us.

2. Booking:

Choose your desired booth space from the floor plan. Your booking will only be final after you have confirmed your booth space in the floor plan.

As soon as we have floor plans, we will send them to you.

3. If you have any questions, please contact Katja (see contact details on the right side).

4. Exhibitor passes:

You will receive the following amount (see table) of exhibitor passes free of charge.

Any additional exhibitor passes ordered are charged at EUR 10.00 plus VAT. billed per ID.

Below you find a summary of the most important guidelines. If you have any questions, please read the complete technical guidelines or contact us at: service@veloberlin.com. You can find the technical guidelines in the right menu under "Downloads".

We prefer an open booth design - please refrain from side walls and delimitations to the neighboring stands. On the part of the organizer, cables are routed over the floor, which the exhibitors may have to build over.

The approval of the organizer is required when using vehicles of any kind or containers as stand components. The legal and technical guidelines regarding the setting up of vehicles in places of assembly must be observed (see also section 6.6 technical guidelines).

The use of gas-powered vehicles is not permitted at any time (see also Section 6.5 technical guidelines).

The construction height is basically limited to 4.0 m.

Booths, exhibits, advertising, etc. from a construction height of 2.50 m require approval by the organizer. Meaningful, true-to-scale construction plans (model and floor plan with dimensions and building description) must be submitted to the organizer four weeks before the start of construction (September 4th, 2021, see Sections 5.3, 5.4). The contents of the documents submitted are binding for the exhibitors.

The use of plastic cable ties to attach statically stressed parts is not permitted. Suspensions from the hall roof may only be carried out by the service provider commissioned by the organizer. Please note the enormous wind loads on the entire site, including under the roof. For this reason, the stands must also be sufficiently ballasted (see also Paragraph 5.5.2).

All stand construction materials, with the exception of planed wood> 18mm, must be at least class B1 or B, C-s3 in accordance with DIN 4102 or DIN EN 13501-1 or flame retardant in accordance with product-specific standards. All test certificates on the fire protection classes of the stand construction materials used, their delivery notes and a declaration of conformity from the exhibitor must be sent to the organizer up to two weeks before the event (September 15, 2021) and kept ready in a folder on site.

The use of fuel gas such as propane or butane is not permitted on the premises.

The venue is a historical monument. Interventions in the structure and damage are not permitted. Adhesive tape must be removable without leaving any residue (see also section 2.8 f. of the technical guidelines).

The use of drones is not permitted (see also section 2.12 of the technical guidelines).

The building's safety equipment must be kept free, from stand sizes of 100 square meters, additional fire extinguishers must be provided (Paragraph 06.03.)

Own public address (music) systems on the stands must be coordinated with the organizer in good time; in general, only suitable electrical devices that have been tested and marked in accordance with VDE regulations and bear the CE mark may be used.

(Paragraph 6.13 of the technical guidelines)

Please send us your electricity order by September 19th, 2021 at the latest.