This manual has been put together as a reference to use whilst planning for Futurebuild 2026. Taking the time to read through now, will ensure that you are well prepared for the event and enable you to make the most out of your time onsite.
It is also important to ensure that you are familiar with all show and venue regulations and that these have been shared with any third party contractors you may be appointing to work for you on the event.
If you have any queries regarding stand orders, set up and your time onsite, please feel free to contact our team on futurebuildops@easyfairs.com
Take the time to thoroughly read the exhibitor manual. Don’t forget to order any additional items you may need through your My Easyfairs account. Let us know if you have any questions or need any assistance!
Please view the deadlines & forms section of the manual for all important show deadlines. Make sure to complete the Health and Safety Form, Risk Assessment, and Grid Plan ahead of the deadline, as these are essential for your stand and will help ensure that everything runs smoothly onsite.
Check out the delivery & traffic page to understand the show logistics for build and break down. Do not forget to book your access to the loading bay, click here to do so!
All space only stand plans must be submitted by 16th January 2026 to admin@opssquad.co.uk. These plans will then be checked to ensure they comply with the venue and local authority regulations detailed in the space only section.
A stand plan review fee must be paid in full by all space only stands before permission to build can be granted. This fee is £165 + VAT and should be paid to Easyfairs using the payment link below:
Click here to make your payment for Space Only Stand Plan review
Please pay particular attention to the deadlines & forms section of this manual.
The Health & Safety Form, Risk Assessment, Grid Plan and Space Only forms must all be completed and submitted prior to your arrival on-site and before you can occupy your stand at Futurebuild 2026.
Early ordering via the MyEasyfairs webshop and the prompt completion of forms for any extra services will not only give you peace of mind, but will also ensure you do not incur any late order surcharges.
The deadline for early bird stand orders is the 16th January 2026.
Orders after this date are subject to a 20% late surcharge. Graphics and floor covering orders may not be accepted after this date.
If you do not yet have your ‘MyEasyfairs’ log in details, please contact Sneha.DaCunha@futurebuild.co.uk
Please check the deadlines section of the manual for all important show deadlines. Please complete the below forms before the 16th of January 2026:
These are essential for your stand and will help ensure that everything runs smoothly onsite.
Your grid plan is essential to ensure our stand builders know exactly where you would like your ordered items installed. Failure to complete the grid plan will result in our suppliers placing your electrics, spotlights and mains to electrics where they see fit.
Any changes on-site and past the deadline date may not be possible and will incur a surcharge to the exhibitor.
Please download the grid plan template, fill it in and return to futurebuildops@easyfairs.com
To assist you in completing the grid plan correctly, please Download our FAQ
All space only stand plans must be submitted by 16th January 2026 to admin@opssquad.co.uk. These plans will then be checked to ensure they comply with the venue and local authority regulations detailed in the space only section.
A stand plan review fee must be paid in full by all space only stands before permission to build can be granted. This fee is £165 +VAT and should be paid to Easyfairs using the payment link below:
Click here to make your payment for Space Only Stand Plan review
Please be aware that any sent after this date may not be approved or given permission to build.
These plans must include:
All documents must be submitted in English and should clearly state the exhibiting company’s name, stand number and the contact name and company of the person responsible for the stand build. Approval must not be assumed until written approval is received. Once approval has been received no alteration may be made to the approved design without further approval being sought.
It is essential that all exhibitors, contractors and courier vehicles needing access the venue’s loading bays for build and breakdown are pre-booked on the ExCeL London Vehicle Booking System.
Any vehicles that are not booked on the system will be denied access to the loading bay by the on-site traffic team. Click here for FAQs and guides on booking your slot.
Please complete the following forms before the 16th of January 2026.
Early ordering via the MyEasyfairs webshop and the prompt completion of forms for any extra services will not only give you peace of mind, but will also ensure you do not incur any late order surcharges. Please refer to the deadlines & forms section for further details.
The deadline for early bird stand orders is 16th January 2026. Orders after this date are subject to a 20% late surcharge. Graphics and floor covering orders may not be accepted after this date.
If you do not yet have your ‘MyEasyfairs’ log in details, please contact Sneha.DaCunha@futurebuild.co.uk