17 - 19 March 2025
ExCeL London

EXHIBITION TIMETABLE 2

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IFE takes place in ExCeL North Halls, please click here for live floorplan.

BUILD-UP 

HALL OPEN 

ACCESS FOR … 

Thursday 13 March

 

0800 – 1800hrs

Space Only stand construction begins. Contractors should check plumbing and electrical services have been pulled through in the correct position.

This is for the following sections only:

  • Start-up Market
  • International Pavilion 1
  • Grocery & Wholesale
  • Bakery, Snacks & Confectionary
  • International Pavilion 2
  • Chilled & Frozen Food
  • Fresh Produce
  • Drinks

Construction waste must be taken away each day. Click here for our waste policy and advice. 

Friday 14 March

0800 – 1800hrs

Space Only construction continues.

This is for the following sections only:

  • Start-up Market
  • International Pavilion 1
  • Grocery & Wholesale
  • Bakery, Snacks & Confectionary
  • International Pavilion 2
  • Chilled & Frozen Food
  • Fresh Produce
  • Drinks

Construction waste must be taken away each day. Click here for our waste policy and advice.

 

Saturday 15 March

0800 – 1800hrs

Shell Scheme & Pavilions are ready for exhibitors to begin interior display.

This is for the following sections only:

  • Start-up Market
  • International Pavilion 1
  • Grocery & Wholesale
  • Bakery, Snacks & Confectionary
  • International Pavilion 2
  • Chilled & Frozen Food
  • Fresh Produce
  • Drinks

Construction waste must be taken away each day. Click here for our waste policy and advice. 

Last minute instructions and orders placed with contractors to ensure delivery before open day.

Sunday 16 March 0800 – 2000hrs

Sharer Stands are ready to begin interior display.

All stands to be complete, litter and stand construction materials to be removed from the halls by 2000hrs.

Work outside of these set hours is discouraged and we urge contractors to make sure that the stand can be built within these set times, with the correct number of staff. However, if working late is unavoidable on Saturday 18 March, the Organisers must be informed no later than 1300hrs that day.

Please note: An hourly charge PER STAND, PER MODULE will be required to be paid onsite to cover extra costs incurred from the venue, security and for Health & Safety cover. These charges are:

From 1800 - 2000 will be     £250 + VAT PER HOUR, PER STAND, PER MODULE

From 2000 - 2200 will be    £350 + VAT PER HOUR, PER STAND, PER MODULE

Under no circumstances will work be permitted after 2200hrs on Sunday 16 March

 

OPEN PERIOD 

HALL OPEN 

SHOW OPEN HOURS 

Monday 17 March                             

0800 – 1730hrs                  

1000 – 1700hrs (Do not leave anything of value unattended, including overnight)

Tuesday 18 March

0800 1730hrs

1000 – 1700hrs (Do not leave anything of value unattended, including overnight)

Wednesday 19 March

0800 – 2200hrs

1000 – 1600hrs (Do not leave anything of value unattended, including overnight)

 

BREAKDOWN 

HALL OPEN 

ACCESS FOR … 

Wednesday 19 March                  

Until 2200hrs                         

Breakdown begins at approx. 1630hrs once visitors have cleared the halls.  All exhibits and portable displays should be removed from the hall by 2200 hrs.

All Shell Scheme stands must be cleared of exhibits, graphics, furniture and stand fitting by the time the hall closes.

Please note that ONLY vehicles under 7.5 tonnes will be able to access the hall.

DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEMS IN HIRED CABINETS

Thursday 20 March     

0800 – 1800hrs 

Breakdown continues.

Dismantling of Shell Scheme begins at 0800hrs.

Friday 21 March 0800 – 1600hrs

Hall to be completely clear by 1600hrs. 

EXHIBITORS WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY RUBBISH LEFT BY THEM OR THEIR CONTRACTOR

Please make sure your contractor has clear instructions to remove all stand construction materials (including flooring, carpet and carpet tape).

Waste must be taken away. Click here for our waste policy and advice. Should it be left, a waste charge and fine will be charged to the exhibitor. Please ensure the appointed stand builder removes the stand waste to avoid these charges.  

NB: IFE is a TRADE ONLY event and persons under the age of 18 will not be admitted into the Exhibition Hall throughout the tenancy, this includes build up, breakdown and the open period. Please note this is a strict rule for both exhibitors and visitors.

     

 

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