Here is the official welcome pack. Please be sure to read each page and action the online form on the final page upon completion. Thanks, The BSSW Team
Please Complete By: 14th Sept
Exhibitor Welcome Pack - ACTION REQUIRED 10th October 2018, Ashton Gate Stadium
*Important Information Enclosed. Please read and return ASAP
Welcome
You are now officially part of the biggest free B2B expo and networking event in the South West of England.
This is what we refer to as an ‘event-critical’ document.
We want your event to be safe , smooth and successful . A winner! We need to ask about risks, your insurance & more.
To help us to help make it another superb show, this ‘must read’ document should be reviewed at your earliest convenience and the online document (link on last page) completed promptly by the primary contact for your company.
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Welcome
We Are Always Promoting & Improving: • Attracting even more delegates: outdoor advertisements from billboards to the backs of buses, alongside a media partnership with Reach Solutions PLC • A fleet of free-to-ride First Bus shuttles (from various locations including Bristol City Centre and Temple Meads Station) • More stands than ever before: we now have more than 255 spaces • Keynotes and Workshops: centrally located in the venue with a range of great names such as TEDxBristol and Google • 2 large, free official delegate car parks available very close to the venue with frequent shuttles from First Buses
ABOVE - The Bristol Post from 22nd Aug 2018.
You’ll see 8 weeks worth of full-page stories about BSSW in The Bristol Post, Western Daily Press, Bath Chronicle and Gloucester Echo etc
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Contents
1. Prepare Your Stand Space Early p 5 Practical Information, Building Your Stand 2. Promotional Opportunities p 10 Adverts, Breakfast Networking 3. Event Information p 13 Set up, Timings, Parking 4. Tickets and Promotion p 16 Exhibitor Passes, Delegate Tickets, Marketing Tool Box/DropBox
5. Exhibitor Documents and Forms to be Read and Returned ASAP p 18 Exhibitor Rules, Risk Assesment, Insurance etc.
Photography by @JonCraig_Photos
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PREPARE YOUR STAND SPACE EARLY
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The Practicalities: Part 1 Each stand space comes with electricity (1 Plug Socket) and there will be free WiFi throughout the Stadium. There is an option to hire furniture in our booking form as well as arrange insurance cover. The back of your stand will not be visible as it will be either against a wall or back-to-back with another exhibition stand. Your stand should be free- standing as fixing to the walls is prohibited . 1m x 2m – Mini Stand i.e. 1m (for delegates to walk past) x 2m (to stand within) 3m x 2m – Single Stand i.e. 3m (for delegates to walk past) x 2m (to stand within) 6m x 2m – Double Stand i.e. 6m (for delegates to walk past) x 2m (to stand within) This is your unique exhibition space. You may choose to implement exciting and wonderful methods to engage delegates with your business and stand out from the crowd.
Remember, whatever you choose to do in your stand space, the end goal should encourage high quality interaction with delegates.
*Please note: the ‘pop up’ stand is for illustrative purposes and is not included in your stand space. The furniture is optional
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The Practicalities: Part 2
Remember, whatever you choose to do in your stand space, the end goal should encourage high quality interaction with delegates.
We want you to do brilliantly - YOUR success is OUR success
Your Stand’s Backdrop is ‘Event-Critical’ If you do not have your own backdrop for your stand space, those visiting your company stand will most likely be viewing the electrical cabling, the back of another company’s stand or a blank white wall. Be certain to plan your backdrop today as these first impressions count!
Your two best options are:
- 1 metre Pull Ups (roller banners) which you can position together as can be seen in the top right image
- A Pop Up which is a curved frame transported in a wheeled case which has a multifunction use as a table for the stand, which can be seen in the lower right image If you are stuck for ideas then just drop us an email and we’ll make some helpful suggestions.
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Creating Your Stand There are many great businesses that can help make your exhibition space look spectacular, some of whom are valued exhibitors of ours. It’s always important to find the right business that works for you, however, below are partners and businesses who we work closely with and highly recommend.
Printing Doveton Press is our official printing partner. They have a special offer for Exhibitors for this Business Showcase: great for your stand or whatever your printing needs.
Display and Graphics Our Graphics Partner, N3, will be delighted to give you quotes and talk through options for creating your stand. Make sure you mention to Nigel and his team that you are a Business Showcase Exhibitor to receive 20% discount off normal rates, free 1st hour artwork/design and free deliver-to-stand at BSSW and assistance in installation.
Audio Visual Production People are proud to be the official AV Partner for Business Showcase South West. Their offer will be free delivery and 20% discount off any hire booked in advance of the event.
Click here to see the deals!
You’ll need to quote ‘Business Showcase’ to get the discount.
The Best Expo Stand Award
0117 965 5566 n3display.co.uk
0333 121 5123 productionpeople.org
0117 966 0078 dovetonpress.co.uk
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4pm-5pm
Exhibitor Drinks/ VIP Event by XERO
For the fourth time, we will be holding a special Exhibitor/ VIP drinks event from 4pm until 5pm Sponsored by XERO. We invite you to join us in the Sports Bar for a relaxed hour of networking amongst a very special group of individuals – you, the exhibitors plus VIPs! Please Note: those who’ve booked a Mini Stand will need to order an Entry Pass beforehand for themselves/their team. Please click here
The Award for Best Expo Stand is also announced and presented here.
Photos (right) are from the Exhibitor/VIP Drinks Event held at Business Showcase South West event in May 2017.
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PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Adverts This brochure is seen as the ‘go-to’ resource for delegates at the event. It’s a great way to gain extra exposure. There may still be advert space available. For 2018, a very limited number of adverts will appear in our printed brochures which are given out to every delegate who attends and is also sent via email to thousands of our subscribers online . Brochures are given out at registration on arrival as well as at our key Shuttle Bus Stops/Car Parks. £249 EX VAT
Half Page Ad (** portrait orientation **) (PORTRAIT: Height 135mm, Width 95mm) £249.00 ex vat
Please submit all artwork in PDF or JPG format at 300 DPI at the exact size, with no bleed or crop marks. Please don’t add your stand number in the artwork: we do this for you.
Exhibitor Drinks
Please submit to artwork@showcaseeventsuk.com
N.B FINAL DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER’S EVENT: 12th Sept ‘18
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Breakfast Networking This is a hugely popular event with numbers up to 75. It is a great way to start the day as you mean to go on; networking with like-minded individuals (and with a hearty breakfast to fuel you for the day ahead).
This October’s breakfast event is taking place in the VIP Lounge above The Sports Bar at The Stadium.
It is a guaranteed sell out.
To find out more regarding timings, prices and to book your place now, please click below or select the option in the Exhibitor Booking Form (at the end of this document).
https://oct-showcase-breakfast.eventbrite.co.uk
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Photos of BSSW Breakfast Networking by The Post
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EVENT INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS
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Event Information and Logistics
Venue Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Road, Bristol, BS3 2EJ Set up on the Tuesday 9th October*
We strongly encourage Exhibitors (especially those with larger stands) to set-up on 9th October. You can enter the building between 2:30 - 19:00. Although the venue will be locked, there is NO overnight security guard at the venue on the night of 9th October so please remove anything valuable from your stand. *We will confirm these set-up timings approximately 2 weeks prior to the event* Arrival and Set-Up on Wednesday 10th October Entry from 08:00. ALL Exhibitors MUST be checked in with their Exhibitor Host and have finished setting-up their stand by 09:15am . Other team members may of course join you later, but it’s essential your stand is ready and your main representative has checked-in by this time. There is no storage available at the venue. Exhibitors should ensure that all packaging materials are offloaded back to their vehicles before 09:00 on the morning of the event. - Cafes will be open for exhibitors to enjoy breakfast and refreshments before doors open to the public at 10:00. If you are attending our breakfast networking event, please ensure your stand is set-up and you have checked in with your host beforehand. Breakdown – Wednesday 10th October ALL Exhibitors must await permission from their exhibitor host before breaking down their stand. This is at 4pm. Breaking down early leaves huge holes in our show , is not safe and harms the exhibitors’ and delegates’ experience.
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Event Information and Logistics Parking - set-up day and event day On the 9th October’s set-up period, exhibitors can park temporarily just to unload close to venue entrance (via Winterstoke Road entrance). There are also lots of reserved bays for Exhibitors (once you’ve unloaded), which are outside the West Stand, if no bays are free for you in our main car park. Only Sponsors, Partners and 6m or 3m stands will be allowed ALL DAY parking at the stadium on the event day. On arrival, *ONE* vehicle per exhibiting company ONLY can be checked-in by our expert parking staff. Company ID is required please . Mini Stand holders MUST use our extensive alternative parking: FREE Showcase official overflow carparks at Ashton Court (Church Lodge entrance) and also, TBC shortly, Greville Smyth Park, directly opposite the Ashton Road entrance to the Stadium. Church Lodge has our dedicated, frequent shuttles to the stadium.
Remember – our team can only grant entry to ONE Exhibitor vehicle on event day. Please bring ID and plan your own team’s travel ahead of time.*
All other exhibitor vehicles MUST use our extensive alternative parking.
* Please Remember: Mini Stands holders cannot park at the Stadium!
See our 4-page Travel Guide online at our website approximately 4 weeks before the event.
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TICKETS AND PROMOTION
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Tickets and Promotion
Remember – it’s a win/ win for all when you help promote BSSW!
Exhibitor Pass Please register every member of staff who will be working on your stand at the event as an ‘exhibitor’. This will mean they get the appropriate ‘exhibitor’ lanyard and have uninterrupted
access. Book you and your colleagues today : https://exhibitor-pass-october.eventbrite.co.uk
Delegate Tickets Please encourage colleagues and contacts to attend the exhibition for free as a delegate. Registration is quick and easy online, this will mean fast track entry and registration at the event. https://delegate-october.eventbrite.co.uk Marketing Toolbox/Dropbox Here you will find useful tools to help you promote the event, such as our logo, email signature banners, event pictures for social media, video links etc. More is added weekly. https://goo.gl/g1iixM
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DOCUMENTS AND FORMS TO BE READ AND RETURNED ASAP
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Form To Complete
Please click the button below to complete your risk assessment, order furniture and confirm insurance etc. ASAP. Should you have any questions, or to discuss any of our promotional opportunities, please get in touch with Alison.
Alison Root Exhibitor Experience Manager 01275 390455 alison@showcaseeventsuk.com
Click Here To Complete The Form
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