Special areas and new formats of BAU

From startups to the Future Lab and BLACK BOX—discover new ways to participate beyond traditional exhibition space.

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BLACK BOX

BLACK BOX is not a traditional exhibition area. It reveals what truly matters in the construction process—bringing planning, execution and decision-making together.

The trade fair doesn´t end here. It starts anew.

Leverage curated formats and key areas. Combine stage presence with Experience Hubs and choose your Level or participation—from entry into BLACK BOX to a defining role within the overall concept.

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A 3D rendering of a futuristic space with pink accents, a stage in the centre, two screens displaying the text ‘BLACK BOX STAGE’, and seating arranged around it.

Who is BLACK BOX for?

Do you want to position your solutions where insights shape decisions—and actively engage with planners, contractors and key industry stakeholders? Then BLACK BOX is the right format for you.

BAU is looking for companies that:

develop and advance solutions and concepts for the construction and real estate Industry.
want to make their solutions visible within real processes, interfaces and applications—instead of isolated product presentations.
aim to drive new impulses through exchange with emerging talents and relevant industry Stakeholders.
want to position their brand and expertise within a curated environment focused on content, interaction and impact.

How you benefit from BLACK BOX

Visibility in context: Position your solutions where real construction processes, decisions and applications come together.
Direct access to your target audience: Connect with planners, architects, contractors and industry representatives in curated exchange—without scatter loss.
Integration instead of presentation: Become part of formats, discussions and experience zones—visible as a contributor, not just a supplier.
Scalable participation: Choose the format that fits your goals—from entry-level to a defining role within BLACK BOX.

Future Lab: science, materials, visions

The focus in the Future Lab is in particular on the topics of resources and recycling, urban mining, modular construction, innovative construction processes. Present trend-setting materials and building productsfor climate-friendly and resource-saving construction. Show what potential is opened up by innovative building processes. Discuss current research results and innovations. Top-class keynote speeches enrich the unique industry exchange.

Booth types and prices startups Future Lab

PDF documentRegistration Future Lab stand

Booth type	Price	Size
Complete package	8.800 EUR	9 sqm
Complete package	10.300 EUR	12 sqm
Complete package	15.000 EUR	18 sqm

Area for startups

BAU’s area for startups is the perfect stage for young companies from the building sector! In a central area of around 200 square meters, interested startups will find attractively designed exhibition stands to present themselves as an active market participant to an international audience and to establish important business contacts.

Booth types and prices startups

PDF documentRegistration startup shared stand

Booth type	Price	Size
Complete package (niche)	4.900 EUR	4 sqm
Complete package (construct of 4)	5.200 EUR	4 sqm

Who is the Startup-Area for?

Are you an innovative startup?

Your business field is the growing market of the construction industry? Then you've come to the right place.

BAU is looking for startups

that have existed for less than 10 years
that have successfully passed the seed and startup phase
that can show products and services with a high innovative character. The minimum requirement is an available prototype or an already commercialized product or service.

Benefit from the Startup-Area

Global access: international trade audience and unique BAU 2025 network provide unique access to new global markets
Accurate placement: reach the relevant parties in the entire industry value chain with your startup
Maximum attention: the Startup-Area’s central location guarantees optimal visibility
Receive funding: The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy provides financial support to startups wishing to exhibit at BAU.

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