FAQ

Current status: März 2026

What is BRANDmania?
When and where will the next BRANDmania take place?
What are the opening hours at BRANDmania?
How can I get an exhibitor?
Where can I buy my ticket?
Which credit cards are accepted?
What types of tickets are available?
What is included in my ticket?
What is a Retail Ticket?
What requirements must I meet for a Retail Ticket?
Are tickets refundable?
When will networking be available?

What is BRANDmania?

The unique meeting place for brands! BRANDmania brings together companies, brands, and the creators behind licensing projects. In a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere, new partnerships and extraordinary projects – the so-called “BRANDbabies” – are born. It’s the perfect place to make exciting contacts, exchange ideas, and develop innovative collaborations together. Business meets creativity, networking meets knowledge – all with a dash of fun.

When and where will the next BRANDmania take place?

The upcoming BRANDmania will take place on June 24 & 25, 2026, in the Grand Hall of Zeche Zollverein.

What are the opening hours at BRANDmania?

Opening hours:
Wednesday, 24 June 2026: 09:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday, 25 June 2026: 09:00 am – 4:00 pm

How can I get an exhibitor?

For an individual offer, please contact Katrin directly:

Katrin Störr
Head of BRANDmania
Tel: +49 911 99813-61
Mail: k.stoerr@brandmania.events

Where can I buy my ticket?

You can purchase your ticket here. 

Which credit cards are accepted?

Mastercard, VISA, and American Express.

What types of tickets are available?

BRANDmania – All Days: Ticket for both days, including all speakers, all workshops, and the evening event on Wednesday. (499€)

BRANDmania – Wednesday: Ticket for June 24, 2026, including all speakers, all workshops, and the evening event. (399€)

BRANDmania – Thursday: Ticket for June 25, 2026, including all speakers and all workshops. (299€)

BRANDmania Retailer Exclusive: Ticket exclusively for retailers for both days, including all speakers, all workshops, and the evening event on Wednesday.

Accreditation as a retailer is granted after submitting appropriate proof.

What is included in my ticket?

Showrooms, speaker stage, lounges, networking, workshops, catering, AND party!

What is a Retail Ticket?

We are happy to offer people from the retail sector a heavily discounted entry to BRANDmania – with all the benefits the event has to offer. (249€) 

What requirements must I meet for a Retail Ticket?

• Your company generates its revenue from trading various consumer goods (i.e., purchasing and reselling goods from different brands and/or product categories).
• The core business of your company is the commercial trade of consumer goods through retail stores and/or online shops. (Manufacturers with an affiliated online shop are not eligible!) Please provide proof of this by sending your business card via the ticket shop.
• You are open to collaborations, licenses, and other business partnerships for which you can make contacts at BRANDmania.
• After realizing cooperation projects resulting from your visit to BRANDmania, we may report on the case.

Contact Data:
Katrin Störr
Head of BRANDmania
Tel: +49 911 99813-61
Mail: k.stoerr@brandmania.events

Are tickets refundable?

No, tickets are excluded from exchange and refund.

When will networking be available?

The networking function will be available from the end of May.