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 the sales team looking after the show. Direct all stand booking enquiries to Barbara Webb
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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.
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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 (1 spotlight per 6sqm ) 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 lists on the shows website
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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 01 4561044.
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WHAT IS THE HEIGHT OF THE STAND?
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WHAT KIND OF WALLS ARE USED ON THE STANDS?
The shell walls are made of Octanorn
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HOW MANY SPOTLIGHTS DO I HAVE ON MY STAND?
Shell stands get 1 spotlights per 6 sqm with a minimum of 2
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CAN I PUT THINGS ON THE WALL, WHAT 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?
At The Autumn Gift & Home Show Yes.
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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?
To be confirmed
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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 ?
Yes. Dates and times to be confirmed.
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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?
To be confirmed
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WHAT IS THE FULL ADDRESS OF THE VENUE FOR DELIVERY?
The Royal Dublin Society, Main Hall, 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 (link to forklift form).
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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.
Exhibitors are prohibited from rigging any of their own signage within the Exhibition Centre without prior permission from the Organisers, for further details please see Form No 13 (link).
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WHAT RESTAURANT / CAFE FACILITIES ARE AT THE VENUE?
Full venue facilities are listed on the RDS website. www.rds.ie.
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HOW DO I GET THERE?
click here to be directed to the local information page which includes travel information.
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HOW DO I RECEIVE A LIST OF VISITORS/BUYERS WHO ATTENDED THE EXHIBITION?
Expo Events Limited is unable to provide a list of buyers to any 3rd party.
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