Enclosed Exhibition Stands (50% Rule)

Completely visually enclosed stands are not allowed on the exhibition floor: 

  • Exhibits and walling must be positioned in such a way as not to obstruct the view of the exhibition or adjacent stands. Under no circumstances are neighbouring stands to be visually blocked off from the rest of the exhibition. 

  • Only up to/a maximum of 50% of any open side of a stand is permitted to have a non-transparent outside wall. 

  • Walls cannot be stepped back in order to overcome this ruling. 

  • Solid runs of walling along open perimeters are not permitted unless facing a Venue wall. 

  • The outside finish must be the same as inside or equivalent in quality of build. 

  • The use of visual enclosures or night sheets during build up in order to protect the privacy of exhibition stands are only permitted if they are structurally sound and are kept within the boundaries of the stand space. 

Exceptions to the above will be considered by the organisers on a case-by-case basis and only if all affected neighbouring stands have agreed in writing.