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Build & Breakdown Timings

 

 

VOYAGE CONTROL
 
All exhibitors  must  pre book their vehicle through voyage control. Vehicles will not be permitted access to the halls without pre booking through voyage control.
 
Please take note of your stand type and size to reserve your slot on Voyage Control. Exhibitors will not be able to book into earlier slots if they do not qualify under that section. See access times below.
 
To book access for your vehicles, see here .
 
Please note Voyage Control is only in place for Build Up and not Breakdown.
 
Deposit System
 
The NEC implement a charging system to vehicles that stay beyond their allocated time for unloading. Any vehicles found to stay beyond their allocated time will be automatically charged a £100 penalty .
 
Build Up
 
Build Up
Space Only
Shell Scheme
Saturday 20th September
10:00 - 20:00 hrs
Space only stands *90sqm and over permitted access
N/A
14:00 - 20:00 hrs
Space only stands *50sqm and over permitted access
Sunday 21st September
08:00 - 20:00hrs
All space only stands
N/A
Monday 22nd September
08:00 - 22:00hrs
All space only stands
12:00 – 20:00hrs
 
Please note Space Only Stands 50sqm and above will need to contact the Operations Team directly for the Voyage Control Password
 
  • Please ensure you book temporary power from Creative Hire if power is needed on your stand during build up.

  • HIGH VISIBILITY VESTS  - the wearing of high visibility vests/jackets is  mandatory  during the build-up and breakdown of the show. Exhibitors and Contractors are responsible for sourcing their own PPE.

  • Suitable PPE should also be worn at all times . Please ensure that you wear suitable footwear for a construction site as you will be denied access should you not be wearing the correct items.

 
If you have a particularly large or awkward exhibit or feel that you may have problems completing your stand within the time available, please contact the Operations Team .   
 
*Password protected Voyage Control booking access. Please email the Operations Team confirming stand number, company name (company you are representing if you are a stand builder) and stand size.
 
Live Dates
 

 
Show Open Time
Hall Open Times
Tuesday 23rd September
09:30 – 17:30
07:30 – 18:00
Wednesday 24th September
09:30 – 17:30
08:00 – 18:00
Thursday 25th September
09:30 – 16:00
08:00 – 22:00
 
* Last new entry at 15:30 
 
  • Power will terminate each night half an hour after the show closes unless a 24hr supply has been specifically ordered on with Creative Hire.
  • Exhibitor access to the halls is from 08:00 – 09:00 for deliveries and stock replenishment (07:30 on 23rd September). 
 
Breakdown
 
Breakdown
Space Only
Shell Scheme
Thursday 25th September 
16:30 – 22:00
16:30 – 22:00
Friday 26th September
08:00 – 18:00
N/A
 
  • No exhibit or stand fittings may be removed or dismantled before the close of show and all visitors are clear of the hall on Thursday 25th September

  • All contractor-hired equipment such as furniture, electrics, audio-visual or telecommunications will be removed after 16:30 on Thursday 25th September

  • All Shell Scheme exhibitors must completely remove all stand-fittings and exhibits by 22:00 on Thursday 25th September

  • All Space Only exhibitors must completely remove all exhibits, stand-fittings, carpet and waste materials by 18:00 on Friday 26th September

  • Any materials or waste left on stands after breakdown will be charged back to the exhibiting company.

 
If you have any questions regarding the Build Up or Breakdown, please contact the  Operations Team .
 
Note: Exhibitors must clear all valuables and loose items from their stands. The Organisers will not be held responsible for any items that are not cleared. Items not cleared are subject to additional costs.
 

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