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Access & Build Times

Build-up Day (Pre-show): Tuesday 11th November

SHELL SCHEME SETUP TIMES:             

  • 11th Nov: 2:00pm - 8:00pm (TBC)
  • This is for all exhibitors with a pre-built, shell scheme stand. Access for shell scheme exhibitors will not be permitted before 2:00pm
  • Exhibitors must wear a hi-vis vest to enter the hall, as there will be moving vehicles and machinery in operation. Hi-vis vests are available to purchase from Business Services at N4/S4 Floor -1, Excel London.

SPACE ONLY BUILD TIMES:   

  • Please speak with your Account Manager regarding space only access times.
  • Exhibitors and contractors must wear a hi-vis vest to enter the hall during build. Hi-vis vests are available to purchase from Business Services at N4/S4 Floor -1, Excel London.

No under 16s are allowed into the halls during build or breakdown for health and safety reasons. Please ensure you bring a valid ID with you.

Lorry Door N9 Access -  See HERE for instructions on getting access to the lorry door, located at the back of the exhibition hall, during build-up days. 

Voyage Control will open on October 20th 2025. A code to book a slot will be provided by Dime Events - our Health and Safety Team, once required paperwork has been submitted


Exhibition Days: 12th & 13th November

DAY 1:

Exhibitor Access: 8:00am.
Doors Open: 10:00am.
Doors Close: 5:00pm. 

Subject to change until 31st of July 2025.

Exhibitor Party Details:

Location: The Bridge, Excel Boulevard (outside N, Excel London)

Date: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Please remember to bring your exhibitor badge for entry.

Please note: This is an exclusive event for The Retrain Expo exhibitors only. Visitors will not be permitted entry, including those attending as guests of exhibiting companies. 

DAY 2:

Exhibitor Access: 8:00am.
Doors Open: 10:00am.
Doors Close: 4:00pm. 

Subject to change until 31st of July 2025.


Breakdown 

FOR ALL EXHIBITORS: 13th Nov - 4:30pm - 8:00pm 

Subject to change until 31st of July 2025.

Lorry Door N9 Access -  See HERE for instructions on getting access to the lorry door, located at the back of the exhibition hall, during breakdown time. 

Please note: breakdown will not begin until all visitors have exited the hall. An announcement will be made to confirm when breakdown has officially started. This is a strict timescale. Please adhere to this as per the venue’s Health and Safety regulations. 

Remember: all waste must be removed from your area before you leave, following the breakdown of your stand. Any waste left behind will incur an expensive disposal charge passed on from the venue. 


Register for your exhibitor passes

Coming soon.


Deliveries 

Delivery Address:

COMPANY NAME & STAND NUMBER,
Going Global Live (The Business Show),
Lorry Door: N9
Hall: N5
SANDSTONE LANE,
LONDON. E16 3DL

Deliveries via Courier:

*The Business Show is not liable for any loss or damages of deliveries.

Instructions:

  • Instruct the courier to book a delivery slot on Voyage Control during the build-up and break-down days.
  • Provide them with the lorry door number N16 for access.
  • Direct the courier to deliver your items to the organiser’s office, where you will be able to pick it up on your arrival.

Parking

The Excel London parking is charged at a flat rate of - £25 per day.

You can pre-order parking here, please read the full parking FAQ's.

See here for parking map.