17 - 19 March 2025
ExCeL London

EXHIBITION TIMETABLE

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IFE takes place in ExCeL North Halls, please click here for live floorplan.

BUILD-UP 

HALL OPEN 

ACCESS FOR … 

Saturday 15 March

0800 – 2200hrs

Space Only construction commences for the following sections:

  • Health, Organic & Natural
  • Vegan & Plant Based
  • Speciality Food
  • Certification Clinic
  • Exporters Hub

Construction waste must be taken away each day. Click here for our waste policy and advice. 

Last minute instructions and orders placed with contractors to ensure delivery before open day.

There will be no access to the Lorryway between 2000hrs – 2200hrs, only work inside the hall is permitted.

Sunday 16 March

0800 – 1000hrs

Space Only construction continues.

Sunday 16 March

1000 – 2000hrs

Shell & Pavilion stands for the following sections are ready to begin interior display from 10am:

  • Health, Organic & Natural
  • Vegan & Plant Based
  • Speciality Food
  • Certification Clinic
  • Exporters Hub

Construction waste must be taken away each day. Click here for our waste policy and advice. 

All stands to be complete, litter and stand construction materials to be removed from the halls by 2000hrs.

Work outside of these set hours is discouraged and we urge contractors to make sure that the stand can be built within these set times, with the correct number of staff. However, if working late is unavoidable on Saturday 15 March, the Organisers must be informed no later than 1300hrs that day.

Please note: An hourly charge PER STAND, PER MODULE will be required to be paid onsite to cover extra costs incurred from the venue, security and for Health & Safety cover. These charges are:

From 1800 - 2000 will be £250 + VAT PER HOUR, PER STAND, PER MODULE

From 2000 - 2200 will be £350 + VAT PER HOUR, PER STAND, PER MODULE

Under no circumstances will work be permitted after 2200hrs on Sunday 16 March

 

OPEN PERIOD HALL OPEN OPEN HOURS
Monday 17 March 0800 - 1730hrs 1000 - 1700hrs (Do not leave anything of value unattended, including overnight)
Tuesday 18 March 0800 - 1730hrs 1000 - 1700hrs (Do not leave anything of value unattended, including overnight)
Wednesday 19 March 0800 - 2200hrs 1000 - 1600hrs (Do not leave anything of value unattended, including overnight)

BREAKDOWN 

HALL OPEN 

ACCESS FOR … 

Wednesday 19 March              

Until 2200hrs           

Breakdown begins at approx. 1630hrs, once visitors have cleared the halls.  All exhibits and portable displays should be removed from the hall by 2200 hrs.

All Shell Scheme stands must be cleared of exhibits, graphics, furniture and stand fitting by the time the hall closes.

Please note that ONLY vehicles under 7.5 tonnes will be able to access the hall.

DO NOT LEAVE ANY ITEMS IN HIRED CABINETS

Thursday 20 March     

0800 – 1600hrs               

Hall to be completely clear by 1600hrs. 

EXHIBITORS WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY RUBBISH LEFT BY THEM OR THEIR CONTRACTOR

Please make sure your contractor has clear instructions to remove all stand construction materials (including flooring, carpet, and carpet tape).

Waste must be taken away. Click here for our waste policy and advice. Should it be left a waste charge and fine will be charged to the exhibitor. Please ensure the appointed stand builder removes the stand waste to avoid these charges.  

NB: IFE is a TRADE ONLY event and persons under the age of 18 will not be admitted into the Exhibition Hall throughout the tenancy, this includes build up, breakdown and the open period. Please note this is a strict rule for both exhibitors and visitors.

    

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