Frequently asked questions

The Käpsele Innovation Festival is a B2B event for start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and experts from the worlds of science, business and politics. Members of the public with an interest in innovation are also very welcome – tickets are available from our ticket shop.

Around 1,500 visitors are expected on the day of the festival in 2026.

All our 2026 speakers will be announced on our website in due course. You can already look forward to speakers such as Aya Jaff, Birte Hackenjos, Joe Kaeser, Robind Rombach and Christian Miele. All speakers will be announced by June 2026.

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The Käspele Innovation Festival 2026 will take place from 10 am to 8 pm on 16 July 2026. Doors open at 9 am. 

If you don’t have a ticket yet, you can find all the information about our tickets here.

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Our highly sought-after Early Bird tickets were available from 21 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. From 1 April 2026, tickets will be on sale at the standard price.

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Yes, there are different ticket categories.

• The Gourmet Tickets: These tickets include food and drink.
• The self-catering tickets: These tickets do not include food and drink.

We offer discounted tickets for groups of five, as well as for start-ups, students and apprentices.

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Yes, all masterclasses, regardless of when they take place, are included in the ticket price.

Yes, we offer all ticket types at a reduced price for students and trainees. These are known as Startup Tickets.

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Start-up tickets are available to people who have set up a business in the last 10 years or are planning to do so, as well as to students and trainees.

All information about the programme, the masterclasses and the interactive stations can be found under the ‘Programme’ menu item.

If by ‘exhibitor list’ you mean our interactive stations, these will be published here on the website over the coming weeks. Our masterclasses will be available online from May.

You can find all the information on press and accreditation here.

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You can pay by card or in cash when you're there.

Yes, just show your ticket again at the entrance.

Yes, you can use the guest access at the Freiburg Trade Fair.

We recommend Grünhof – a well-established co-working space with two locations in Freiburg.

 All FWTM vacancies are listed on the FWTM website.

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Yes. Professional photography and video teams will be on hand throughout the day and will be stationed at the stages, interactive stations and masterclasses. Visitors are also welcome to take photos and videos – please always respect other people’s privacy.

Yes, in our forest bathing area you can retreat and work in peace.

Our Startup Area is the perfect place to network with start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Yes, our menu offers a high-quality selection of dishes – including, of course, vegetarian and vegan options.

Unfortunately, you are not allowed to bring your own food and drink. However, even if you have a self-catering ticket, you can still choose from a wide range of options on site.

Freiburg has an incredible variety of culinary delights to offer. You can find all the restaurants here.

Yes, we have a medical team on site.

There is a cloakroom, but it is unattended. We accept no liability for any items left there.

Yes, the entire festival site is accessible to people with disabilities.

The Käpsele Innovation Festival is a business event and is primarily intended for adults. Children may only attend under parental supervision. There is no on-site childcare available.