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Stand Special Activities Policy (controlled or prohibited activities)

Certain activities such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), self-driving cars, vehicle demonstrations, attendee participation activities, simulations, strobe lighting, and robotics (please also see separate Robotics Devices section of this manual for further information), among others, require further review and approval from the Organisers.  

 Should you wish to conduct a special activity on your stand, please complete and submit the Stand Special Activity Task within Your Dashboard.  If you are in any doubt as to whether your activity requires approval, then please submit the form and the Organisers will advise if further action is required.  All special activities will be inspected onsite by the health & safety team and may be subject to additional questions/confirmation regarding safety.  The Special Activity Terms & Conditions can be found here. 

Prohibited items

Prohibited items

The following goods and equipment are prohibited and will not be admitted on to the exhibition floor:  

  • Flammable liquids or gases  

  • Naked flames incl. candles, torches etc. 

  • Compressed gas cylinders  

  • Radioactive materials  

  • Radiation generators  

  • Goods classified as hazardous including toxic, corrosive, irritant, harmful or oxidising materials (with the exception of small quantities of domestic cleaning materials in containers or aerosols of less than 500cc capacity)  

  • Any activity involving water where there is a risk of legionella i.e. water features, fountains etc.  

  • Explosive, pyrotechnic, pyrophoric or spontaneous combustible materials 

  • Smoke or haze machines  

  • Lasers other than Class 1 lasers or those in completely enclosed equipment  

  • Equipment that may cause nuisance due to odour, emission of objectionable noises or stroboscopic or disturbing lights, simulators and rides  

  • Animals 

  • Machinery with moving parts on display including robots or robotic features. Further rules apply - please click here for more information on Robotics 

  • Gas cylinders 

  • Simulation Rides 

  • Certain types of Virtual Reality. Further rules apply - please see the Virtual Reality section below for further information. 

  • Self-driving cars and vehicle demonstrations 

  • Drones or remote-controlled flying objects 

  • Acrobatics or any other kind of activity that involves performers or artists