Shell Scheme Rules & Regulations

[correct at the date of publication (April 2025)]

Please note:

  • Exhibits or decor must not be greater in height than the Shell itself (2.5 m) this includes all office or reception areas or screens.  Please click here for full shell scheme specifications.
  • Shell scheme shall be constructed by the contractor appointed by the Organisers (GES)
  • Standard black carpet supplied cannot be altered
  • The Contract does not include provision by the Organisers of any of the following services:  special connections for water, waste, gas or other utilities, interior fitments and displays, additional sign-writing, graphics, insurance of Exhibits, labour for off-loading, floral decorations, furniture, telephones, electrical connections and installations, or any other special requirement of the Exhibitor.  Please revert to our supplier list for details of our preferred suppliers.
  • If you are attaching your own graphics within the stand you must order hanging wires, panel brackets or use Velcro sellotape.  You may attach graphics to the walls providing they can be removed afterwards.  You are not permitted to use the following: nails, tacks, screws, drawing pins and staples
  • You are not able to paint any panels or framework
  • You are not permitted to put up your own corporate name board and / or any surrounding graphics and /or clothing on the fascia
  • You are not permitted to hang anything from the ceiling beams and / or framework
  • Flags and/or any other temporary structures are not permitted above the height of the shell scheme (2.5m) or protruding into the gangway. The Organisers reserve the right to inspect stands onsite once complete and request alteration to remain in keeping with this regulation
  • No Shell Stand should be altered by the Exhibitor.  Removal of fascia /nameboards is not permitted
Interior Stand Build Regulations

If exhibitors wish to build inside the interior of the shell scheme, you may employ your own contractor to undertake these works but please note the following requirements:

  1. It’s important you inform us, the Organiser, in writing, at least one month before the opening of the Event of any contractor they may be using for standfitting work on the stand and complete a Method Statement for the work being done on the stand.
  2. The following information must be provided to ESS (plans@eventsupportsolutions.com) for all significant construction within a shell scheme stand that is not being erected by the shell scheme contractor, GES. e.g. storerooms, interior walls etc.
    – Construction drawings
    – Risk assessment
    – Method statement
  3. All build and interior fits must fit within the dimensions of the shell scheme noting the regulations above regarding height restrictions and fixing.
  4. All materials used for build must meet with eGuide material regulations.
  5. Access for interior fits is permitted from Thursday 13th November

For trade/retail split stands you are required to confirm how you are dividing these sections of your stand and submit this plan with your paperwork via the Exhibitor Manual.