16 weeks to opening day
A countdown for a custom stand at a typical trade show. Modular kits and pop-ups move faster, but the order is the same. Print it and pin it next to the show dates.
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A kit laid out and checked before it’s packed
16
weeks to go
Book the space and get the organiser’s manual. Send us your brief with the show, stand number, size and budget band.
14
weeks to go
First call and hall-plan review. We agree what visitors should do on your stand and set the proposal date.
12
weeks to go
Proposal and 3D visuals arrive. Pick a direction and send your first round of changes.
10
weeks to go
Design signed off. Confirm products on the stand, screens and AV content, and how many people will staff it.
9
weeks to go
We submit construction drawings to the organiser. Order your stand power and any internet connection.
8
weeks to go
Graphics templates arrive. Start writing copy and choosing images now, not in week 4.
6
weeks to go
Workshop build begins. Book staff travel and hotels if you haven’t.
5
weeks to go
Organiser approval back. Confirm any rigging points and furniture hire.
4
weeks to go
Graphics deadline. Final artwork to us for checking and printing.
3
weeks to go
Trial build on our floor. Come and walk it, or review the photo set and video.
2
weeks to go
Final snags fixed, stand packed and loaded. Send us your delivery list for literature and stock.
1
week to go
Build-up in the hall. Our crew chief keeps you posted each day.
Opening day
Handover walk-through the evening before, then a show-day technician on call.
After the show
Dismantle, condition report, and storage for anything you’re keeping. We’ll send a list of what can go to your next show.
Twelve weeks out already?
Still workable. Send the brief today and we’ll tell you what’s realistic on the first call.