Those in attendance included Ludwig Holle, head of the building department; representatives from the building authority, the public order office, and the fire department; experts; the event organizer; and Gereon Haumann, president of the German Hotel and Restaurant Association (DEHOGA) Rhineland-Palatinate, whom the organizer had invited. 

During the meeting, the current status and outstanding issues were discussed. 

All parties involved are continuing to work around the clock to ensure that the Oktoberfest can open tomorrow, Friday evening. 

The final decision on this will be made at noon tomorrow.