Guides for exhibitors
Straight answers to the questions exhibitors ask most, from what a stand really costs to choosing the right builder.
How Much Does an Exhibition Stand Cost in the UK?
What an exhibition stand really costs in the UK in 2026: floor space, shell scheme, modular and custom stands, the extras people forget, and how to keep it down.
How to Choose an Exhibition Stand Builder
How to choose the right exhibition stand builder: what they do, how many to ask, the questions to ask, warning signs, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Shell Scheme vs Space Only: Which Should You Book?
Shell scheme or space only? What each one is, what you get, what it costs, and which suits your show, in plain English for UK exhibitors.
ATA Carnets: The Customs Document for Taking a UK Stand Abroad
What an ATA Carnet costs, how the security deposit works, how long it takes to apply, and which countries it covers, for UK exhibitors taking a stand abroad.
Exhibitor Public Liability Insurance: What It Costs and What Organisers Actually Require
What public liability insurance costs for a UK exhibition stand, why most organisers won't let you build without it, and how the cover levels and premiums actually break down.
Exhibitor Paperwork and CDM 2015: What a Space-Only Stand Must Submit, and When
What space-only exhibitors must submit to an organiser, who the CDM client, principal designer and principal contractor are, and how deadlines and late surcharges work, with worked dates from real UK shows.