Important Notices
New to 2026
- We have introduced a staggered access plan for iGB Affiliate 2026. Contractors will need to make sure they are aware of their appointed access times and adhere to this.
- Hall 8 is now located in a silent zoned area. All vehicle activity must be concluded by 21:30 every day.
- All power to stands will be switched off 30 minutes after the show closes unless you have ordered 24-hour power with GES.
Important build-up / breakdown notices:
- The hours published is the maximum time available - it is your responsibility to ensure your project can be built on time, is suitably staffed and safe working practices are followed.
- The hours published are an indication of when you will be allowed to start building from. It DOES NOT mean that traffic slots to bring your trucks in will be available to you for this time, this will strictly be on a first come basis.
Important show open notices:
- The exhibition hall is open from 08:00 on Tuesday 20th January and 09:30 on Wednesday 21st January for exhibitor / contractor access.
- There is a hard close for the show on both days at 18:00. Alcohol must not be served after 17:30.
Please note that on the show open days the hall will be open to exhibitors and contractors from 08:00 on Tuesday 21st January and 09:30 on Wednesday 22nd January. All exhibitors and contractors should vacate the hall 30 minutes after the show close each evening (apart from the last day of the show when the breakdown process begins). Please note that power to all stands will be switched off 30 minutes after the show closes each day.
If you require more than 30 minutes of power after the show closes, please contact GES at the service desks before 1pm on 22nd January 2025. This is chargeable to the exhibitor.
Early access and late working
The hours published is the maximum time available to construct your stand. We do not promote long working days - it is your responsibility to ensure your project is suitably staffed and safe working practices are followed
Late working past 22:00hrs is strongly discouraged and incurs additional charges. Contractors and exhibitors must plan to ensure that the necessary work can be completed within the published hours. Late working will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances where it can be done safely.
Night working can only take place with permission from the Organiser in time for adequate safe working arrangements to be made. Late working will only be permitted if there is sufficient management cover and appropriate duty staff to oversee safe working practices and to ensure adherence to licensing restrictions.
If late working is required, you must contact the Organisers in advance or Requests must be made before 12:00hrs on the day required.
Please note exhibitor services (e.g. rigging and electrics) will not be available during these hours
Payment will be taken onsite.
Security Advice
Immediately after the show is the most common time for loss and theft to occur. We highly recommend that valuables, particularly of a portable nature are not left unattended at any time on your stand at any point during the show e.g. laptops, mobile phones, handbags.
Please ensure that you have not left anything inside/ on the rental furniture. Contractors collect hired items very quickly at the end of the exhibition.