Getting Started

What happens on exhibition build day, whether you need to be there, and what to check before doors open.

How early to book an exhibition stand, and when you need longer than the 8–12 week baseline.

What to put in a stand design brief so the first concept comes back close to right.

A practical checklist covering everything before, during and after an exhibition.

How to pick the right trade show to exhibit at — audience fit, competitor presence, and budget.

Health and safety basics for exhibitors — CDM duties, risk assessments, and who's responsible for what.

The rules most UK show organisers set for stand contractors — materials, working at height, official exclusivity.

The exhibitor manual deadlines every UK venue sets, and why missing them costs money or access.

A guide to the UK's major exhibition venues, with a dedicated deep-dive guide for each one.

Liverpool Experience Campus: the venue, its waterfront location, and getting a stand built on Merseyside.

Manchester Central: the venue, its city-centre location, and what that means for your stand build.

Olympia London: the venue, its West London location, and what a historic building means for your build.