Exhibiting options
Even if you have never participated in an expo before, it would be difficult to come away from our expo without generating new business - after all, consumers come to you! Whatever your objectives in participating in the Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo, our experienced expert staff are always available to assist with your planning & preparation.
Leading up to each expo:
We can offer advice on all elements of your expo experience:
- selection of optimum booth size and location
- the layout & design of your stand for maximum appeal & usage
- creating an engaging & effective experience with your consumers
- calculating the number of handouts to print
- forecasting required stock levels
- staffing needs & training
- freight and transport requirements
- and even local accommodation
But there's one thing we don't do which is just as important. We don't send you an enormously large exhibitor manual and expect you to adhere to a huge number of rules. We keep it very simple - just a few pages of very logical requirements designed to make it easy for you & safe and enjoyable for our visitors.
New for 2011/2012, are our Successful Exhibiting coaching sessions, conducted in each market 2-3 weeks prior to each Expo. An excellent face-to-face opportunitity to gain some of the tips & advice we've learnt from our 21 years in business, particularly helpful if you are new to exhibiting. Even if you've been on the Expo circuit for years, we find that many exhibitors have new staff that will benefit from these coaching sessions, and of course, they are great for a refresher with existing staff too. Please feel free to book your reps or other local staff that you'll be using on the Expo floor into these.
During each expo:
Our exhibitors commend us for the ease & expertise of the move-in and move-out processes of the expo. Here is an overview of some of our services:
- Knowledgeable expo staff available at all times
- Free stand cleaning
- Free rubbish removal (using the most environmentally friendly options available)
- General security
- Forklift service (charges apply)
- Free loan trolleys
- Free loan ladders
- Storage area (charges apply)
- Stillage hire (charges apply)
- First aid
- Free goods receiving service
- Free goods dispatch service
- Exhibitor Lounge with complimentary teas & coffees
- Free networking happy hour
There are considerations you need to make with your planning to ensure success:
- Work out which expos you want to exhibit in to meet your business objectives and your budget and ensure you have sufficient lead time by consulting the expo schedule. Note that there are price concessions on multiple state bookings.
- Review the variety of stand packages we have on offer. Consider how much space you are likely to need, the look and feel that you want to create and how you will utilise the space.
- See how advertising in our expo planner or sponsoring an element of the expo can boost your visibility and impact.
- Most importantly - give us a call! We offer you expert management and advice to help you make the most of your expo experience and are always willing to help you work out which options are best for your specific needs.
Booking Policy
Pre-existing exhibitors have the first right to book their current stand space. Criteria does apply to who can exhibit at the Pregnancy Babies & Children's Expo. We have category limits to ensure visitor satisfaction is not compromised by too many exhibitors with similar offerings and to ensure that the success of each exhibitor is maximised. The general categories that exhibitors are placed in are:
- Baby & toddler food & feeding
- Childhood development
- Children's furniture/bedroom decor
- Clothing & accessories
- General pregnancy & baby-care
- Health & medical
- Keepsakes & photography
- Lifestyle
- Nappies & toileting
- Nursery furniture, equipment & accessories
- Other
- Parenting information & services
- Pregnancy, birth & postnatal
- Safety products & services
When you have decided to book with us, you will need to complete a booking requirement form and stipulate the details about your product/service offering. We will then be able to confirm whether you meet our criteria.