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CAN NON EU EXHIBITORS EXHIBIT?
Overseas exhibitors are welcome to exhibit at any of our events, however, the organisers would advise that you must obtain your visa in advance of booking your stand. We recommend that anybody wishing to exhibit at the event who requires a visa or other travel papers should contact the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs or the nearest Irish embassy or consular office in their country of residence.
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HOW CAN NON-REPUBLIC OF IRELAND EXHIBITORS RECLAIM VAT ON THEIR STAND COST?
Expo Events Ltd has formed a partnership with a dedicated VAT reclaim company, VAT Alliance. VAT Alliance can reclaim the Irish VAT on behalf of non-Republic of Ireland exhibitors and will carry out all stages of the refund for these exhibitors. For further information, please e-mail a dedicated Expo VAT expert at garys@vatalliance.co.uk or visit www.vatalliance.co.uk/expo
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AND FOR NON EU VISITORS?
Visitors from outside the European Union – as event organisers, Expo Events Ltd is not in a position to extend “official” letters of invitation or to accept responsibility for visitors’ travel or accommodation requirements. We will gladly accept registrations for the conference or exhibitions from overseas visitors, but we are prohibited from giving any form of guarantee on behalf of attendees. We recommend that anybody visiting the event who requires a visa or other travel papers should contact the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs or the nearest Irish embassy or consular office in their country of residence.
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HOW DO I BOOK A STAND?
To book a stand you will need to get in touch with Nicola Ryan who is looking after the sales for Plan Expo. click here for more information
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HOW MUCH DOES A STAND COST?
Space only €249 per sqm. Shell scheme €291. click here for more information
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WHAT KIND OF COMPANIES WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THIS SHOW?
Click here for the most up-to-date exhibitor list.
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HOW DO I GET IMAGES INCLUDED IN MY CATALOGUE ENTRY FOR THE SHOW CATALOGUE?
Expo Events only provide the text for the catalogue publishers. To get any images or advertisements included in the catalogue you will need to get in touch with the catalogue publishers directly. Architecture Ireland will be publishing the Plan Expo show catalogue. Contact Cecil Maxwell on 01 213 0705 or email him at cecil@architectureireland.com
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPACE ONLY AND SHELL SCHEME STANDS?
If you book a space only stand that is all you get ‘the space’. If you book a shell stand this will include the walls, a minimum of 2 spotlights, carpet and Fascia panels.
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WHERE CAN I FIND MY STAND NUMBER?
Your stand number is located on your booking form. If you have misplaced your booking form your stand number is also available in the exhibitor list.
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WHEN CAN I SET UP MY STAND?
To be confirmed.
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WHEN WILL MY SHELL SCHEME BE READY?
To be confirmed.
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HOW MANY WALLS DO I GET WITH MY SHELL SCHEME?
The amount of walls you get depends on where your stand is located. All shell stands get a back wall and partition walls are only provided to sub-divide stands.
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CAN I CHANGE THE WALLS?
Any walls required on any frontage must be arranged with your shell scheme contractor and will be charged for. If you want to change your walls you should contact WDisplay on +353 (0)1 4561001.
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WHAT IS THE HEIGHT OF THE STAND?
Height – Floor to top of fascia 2.5m. Floor to underside of fascia 2.43m. Walling – Wall panels are 2.5m x 1m wide (nominal) painted white and framed with aluminium upright posts either side and 70mm rails top and bottom. (see section 2-3 of manual for more details)
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WHAT KIND OF WALLS ARE USED ON THE STANDS?
The stand walls are made of Octarnon.
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HOW MANY SPOTLIGHTS DO I HAVE ON MY STAND?
Shell stands get 1 spotlight per 6 sqm with a minimum of 2.
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CAN I PUT THINGS ON THE WALL, WAHT CAN I USE TO STICK THEM ON THE WALL WITH AND DO I HAVE TO TAKE THEM DOWN AFTERWARDS?
Displays can be attached by use of double side tape, Velcro or pads. No alterations to the shell scheme will be permitted without prior agreement with Woodcraft Displays. All exhibitor material should be removed from walls, fascia counters, lockable and unlockable storage areas as soon as possible after the show closes.
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ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS REGARDING THE USE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS?
Do not paint, nail, screw or staple anything into the shell scheme system.
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DOES A SPACE ONLY STAND INCLUDE CARPET?
Please consult your exhibitor manual or contact the administration team member responsible for your event as this can vary from show to show.
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WHEN CAN THE STAND BE DISMANTLED?
Stands should be dismantled as soon as possible after the show closes.
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WHAT ARE THE CARPET COLOURS?
To Be Confirmed
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HOW MANY STAND EXECUTIVE / EXHIBITOR NAME BADGES DO I RECEIVE?
To be confirmed.
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WHERE/WHEN DO I RECEIVE MY EXHIBITOR BADGES?
Exhibitor Badges are collected in the organizers office at the venue.
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HOW MANY CAR PARK PASSES DO I RECEIVE?
Each exhibitor will receive 1 car park pass per 12 sqm.
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IS THERE OVERNIGHT PARKING IN THE RDS?
There are designated areas for overnight parking. If you wish to leave a vehicle overnight please contact the organizers either before the exhibition on 01-2958181 or on arrival at the Exhibition Centre. The RDS have introduced a nominal charge for this service to cover the cost of the extra security. We would also remind exhibitors that the RDS do not allow any persons remain with their vehicles overnight.
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IS THERE AN OVERNIGHT SECURITY FACILITY?
There is an overnight security facility. Consult your manual for commencement and finishing times.
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CAN I STORE ITEMS WHILE IN THE RDS?
Although there is overnight security – goods are left at owners risk.
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ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY/ GAS /WATER / TELEPHONE LINES / INTERNET?
Electricity – turned off 10 minutes after show closes on each show day
Gas – no gas provided - if you require gas email alan.murphy@expo-events.com
Water & waste
Telephones
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WHAT IS THE FULL ADDRESS OF THE VENUE FOR DELIVERY?
The Royal Dublin Society, Simmonscourt Pavilion, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Tel: 01 668 0866 Fax: 01 660 4014
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CAN I GET MY PRODUCT DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO MY STAND?
Provided there are no fork lifts required you can’t get a delivery straight to your stand. For Health & Safety reasons your own forklifts can not be used and should you require one for a delivery ensure you have booked one with the organizers beforehand.
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DO I HAVE TO BE AT THE VENUE TO RECEIVE A DELIVERY?
If you can not be at the venue during time of delivery your delivery can be sent to the organizers office where you can collect it on your arrival.
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IF I AM NOT AT THE VENUE WHAT HAPPENS TO MY DELIVERY?
If you are not at the venue the organizers will take you delivery. You can then collect it in the organizers office on your return.
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CAN I OR MY CONTRACTORS USE OUR OWN FORKLIFTS?
No
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HOW DO I ORDER A FORKLIFT?
Forklifts must be prepaid. Email Pauline.kennedy@expo-events.com
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WHAT IS RIGGING?
Rigging is used for hanging banners etc – used for signage
Exhibitors are prohibited from rigging any of their own signage within the Exhibition Centre without prior permission from the Organisers.
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WHAT RESTAURANT / CAFE FACILITIES ARE AT THE VENUE?
Full venue facilities are listed on the RDS website.
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WHO CAN ATTEND THE SHOW?
Trade only events require trade id – no children under 16 or buggies are allowed at trade only shows. Consumer shows are public events.
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AND NON EU VISITORS?
Visitors from outside the European Union – as event organisers, Expo Events Ltd is not in a position to extend “official” letters of invitation or to accept responsibility for visitors’ travel or accommodation requirements. We will gladly accept registrations for the conference or exhibitions from overseas visitors, but we are prohibited from giving any form of guarantee on behalf of attendees. We recommend that anybody visiting the event who requires a visa or other travel papers should contact the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs or the nearest Irish embassy or consular office in their country of residence.
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INVITATION LETTERS TO SUPPORT VISA APPLICATIONS?
Expo Events does not support visa application nor do we provide invitation letters. The only documentation received from Expo Events is an email confirmation if using our online registration system and your exhibition badge which is sent out approx. 2 weeks prior to the exhibition. Visa enquiries are to be made Irish Department of Foreign Affairs or the nearest Irish embassy.
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HOW DO I ATTEND ONE OF THE SHOWS?
There are 2 ways to pre-register for a show. By fax on headed paper or online (on the registration page for your event - trade shows; consumer shows) Alternatively, you can register at the registration desk at the venue. If you are not pre-registered there may be an admission charge. Admission for all pre-registered visitors is free.
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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF PRE-REGISTERING?
By pre-registering you will benefit from a fast track entry, you will receive a complimentary voucher for tea/coffee and will also receive the shows eZines and newsletters.
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HOW DO I PRE-REGISTER?
By Fax on headed paper or online (click here)
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DO I NEED TO PRE-REGISTER MY COLLEAGUE WHO WILL BE ATTENDING THE SHOW WITH ME?
Yes, each individual attending the show will require his/her own exhibition badge.
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I RECEIVED 2 BADGES, ONE FOR MYSELF AND ONE FOR MY COLLEAGUE, WHO WILL NOT NOW BE ATTENDING. CAN I GIVE THIS TO ANOTHER MEMBER OF STAFF WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND?
This badge should be returned to Expo Events so we can clean our database and ensure it doesn’t get sent again. It can not be used for another colleague, any colleague who would like to attend will also need to pre-register.
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I RECEIVED A VISITOR/BUYER BADGE FOR A COLLEAGUE THAT NO LONGER WORKS HERE, CAN I USE THIS TO ATTEND THE SHOW MYSELF?
You will not be able to use this badge to attend this show. You will need to return this badge to Expo Events along with the correct details so we can amend our database and send you out a new badge
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IF I HAVE NOT PRE-REGISTERED CAN I ATTEND THE SHOW?
If you have not pre-registered you can still attend the show by registering at the door with one of our registration staff.
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IS THERE A COST OF ENTRY IF I HAVE NOT PRE-REGISTERED?
If you have not pre-registered there may be an additional cost at the door, as this can vary from show to show please contact a member of the administration team for the event that you are interested in attending.
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I HAVE PRE-REGISTERED BUT HAVE LOST/DIDN'T RECEIVE MY BADGE, CAN I REGISTER AGAIN AT THE DOOR?
If you have already registered you do not need to pre-register again. Inform the registration staff at the door that you have already pre-registered and they will be able to print your badge out again for you.
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CAN A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC ATTEND THE SHOW?
Members of the public are not permitted to attend any trade exhibition.
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I AM STARTING UP A BUSINESS, CAN I ATTEND THE SHOW?
Provided you can provide some trade id to prove you are starting up a business such as you vat number, business card, cheque book there will be no problems in attending the show
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WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY EXHIBITION TICKET/BADGE?
Exhibition badges are sent out to visitors/buyers approximately 2 weeks prior to the show.
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CAN I BRING MY CHILD WITH ME TO ATTEND THE SHOW?
Trade shows are strictly for trade buyers only. No children or buggies will be allowed in to trade shows. Consumer shows are open to members of the public and children are allowed.
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IS THERE WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AT THE VENUE?
The RDS has full wheelchair access and a lift facility is provided to access the main restaurant
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WHERE CAN I GET A LIST OF EXHIBITORS?
A list of exhibitors is available from each of the shows website. On the Shows website you will be able to get a printable version of Confirmed Exhibitors to date along with stand numbers, email addresses and website addresses where provided to us.
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