Key Dates & Times
 
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KEY DATES & TIMES

DATE

TIME

ACTIVITY

13 February 2024‌5:00pm

‌DEADLINE ALERT

Shell Scheme and Turnkey exhibitors must complete the Fascia Signage confirmation form. 

16 February 20245:00pm

DEADLINE ALERT

Organiser approval and venue permits to be completed for SPACE ONLY stands. 

23 February 20245‌:00pm

D‌EADLINE ALERT

Food Sampling and Venue order forms to be completed. 

23 February 20245:00pm

DEADLINE ALERT

Organise inward freight and return freight with Gel Events. 

23 February 20245‌:00pm

D‌EADLINE ALERT

Exhibitor and Sponsor logo upload for onsite signage.

1 March 2024‌9:00am- 5:00pm

DEADLINE ALERT

Speakers bio, headshot and profile document to be completed.  Presentations to be uploaded for review. 

8 March 20245‌:00pm

DEADLINE ALERT

Exhibitor and Sponsor Badge forms completed

Monday 18 March 2024 10:00am – 10:00pm

BUMP IN

SPACE ONLY STAND CONTRACTORS/EXHIBITORS
Deliver goods to Loading dock 1-2 & set up stand in Halls 1-2
NOTE: Goods MUST NOT be delivered to the venue before this date or they will be turned away.

Hi vis vests and closed toed shoes must be worn by everyone attending bump in and out. 

Tuesday 19 March 202410:00am – 8:00pm

BUMP IN

ALL EXHIBITORS
Deliver goods to Loading dock 1-2 & set up stand in Hall 1-2
NOTE: Shell Scheme and Turnkey Stand goods MUST NOT be delivered to the venue before Monday 18 March 2024 or they will be turned away. 

Hi vis vests and closed toed shoes must be worn by everyone attending bump in and out. 

10:00am – 6:00pmRegistration desk open for exhibitor pass collection and onsite exhibitor registration
Harry The Hirer service desk open
Wednesday 20 March 20247:30am – 4:15pmSHOW ENTRY: Exhibitor Opening Hours - See networking drinks hours too. 5pm - 6pm
8:00am – 4:15pmSHOW ENTRY: Speaker Opening Hours - See networking drinks hours too. 4.15pm - 5.15pm
8:00am - 4:15pmSHOW ENTRY: - Delegates HFDD Conference Only - See networking drinks hours too. 4.15pm - 5.15pm
9:00am - 4:15pmSHOW ENTRY - Premium Visitor Opening Hours. See networking drinks hours too. 4.15pm - 5.15pm
9:00am - 4:15pmSHOW OPEN: Visitor Opening Hours
4.15pm - 5.15pmNETWORKING: Exhibitor, Speaker, Sponsor, Premium Visitor: Networking Function
Thursday 21 March 20247:30am – 4:30pmSHOW ENTRY: Exhibitor Opening Hours
8:00am - 4:00pmSHOW ENTRY: Speaker Opening Hours
8:00am – 4:00pmSHOW ENTRY: - Delegates HFDD Conference Only
9:00am - 4:00pmSHOW OPEN: Premium Visitor Opening Hours
9:00am - 4:00pmSHOW OPEN: Visitor Opening Hours
4:30pm - 5:00pmBump Out: Exhibitors can start packing up. No movement of trollies or forks until all visitors and delegates have left. If exhibitors pack up prior to 4:30pm they will be stopped from doing so by security. Hi vis vests and closed toed shoes must be worn by everyone attending bump in and out. 
5:00pm - 10:00pm

Bump Out: Loading dock doors to open

Hi vis vests and closed toed shoes must be worn by anyone attending bump out. 

5:00pm – 8:00pm

Bump Out: Shell Scheme and Turnkey Stands to be cleared

Hi vis vests and closed toed shoes must be worn by anyone attending bump out. 

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Bump Out: Space Only Stands under 36sqm to be cleared

Hi vis vests and closed toed shoes must be worn by anyone attending bump out. 

 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Bump Out: Space Only Stands over 36sqm can be cleared. You have an additional bump out hours: Friday 22 March, See below. 

Hi vis vests and closed toed shoes must be worn by everyone attending bump in and out. 

Friday 22 March 20248:00am - 12:00pm

Bump Out: All contractors and exhibitors must be cleared out by 12pm. Goods left at venue must be collected or will be taken to Gel Events Depot after 12pm at cost to exhibitor or sponsor.

Hi vis vests and closed toed shoes must be worn by everyone attending bump in and out.