Exhibitor Information

Welcome to Design & Build Week 2025! Please see below important exhibitor contacts and information.

Important Info

Opening Hours

Exhibitor access Wednesday 11th June Space Only Stands: 8am – 10pm Shell Scheme Stands: 10am – 10pm

Thursday 12th, Friday 13th & Saturday 14th June All exhibitors: from 8am

Sunday 15th June All exhibitors: 8am – 12pm

Visitor show hours Thursday 12th June: 10am – 5pm Friday 13th June: 10am – 5pm Saturday 14th June: 10am – 5pm

Collecting Your Exhibitor Badge

Collect your badge from the Registration Desk in front of Door 3.

The Registration Desk is open: Wednesday 11th June: 10am – 5pm Thursday 12th June: 8am – 5pm Friday 13th June: 8am – 5pm Saturday 14th June: 8am – 5pm

Have your ticket QR code ready and your screen brightness at 100% so the registration team can easily scan you in.

Lead Scanner

If you have ordered a lead scanner, a Lüp staff member will deliver and explain how to use the device prior to show open on Thursday 12th. If you have any questions regarding this, please visit the Exhibitor Registration Desk (where you collect your badge) in front of Door 3.

How do I access my leads? The primary contact for your company has been sent login details to view and download your leads. If you cannot find this email, please contact exhibitor.sales@lup.events so they can resend it to you.

Exhibitor Parking

MCEC car park: Entry via Normanby Road. Max. vehicle height 2.1m. There is no discount for parking at this venue.

South Wharf Retail car park: Entry via Convention Centre. Max. vehicle height 2.1m. There is no discount for parking at this venue.

Freeway car park (open air parking for oversize vehicles): Entry via Munro Street or Normanby Road. No vehicle height restrictions. There is no discount for parking at this venue.

Exhibitor Party!

You’re Invited! 🍷

Join us for the Exhibitor Party after the show on Thursday 12th June.

Date: Thursday 12th June Time: 5:15pm – 7:15pm Location: Melbourne Cellar Door, South Wharf (get directions)

Enjoy a well earned drink and connect with fellow exhibitors and the show team!

Exhibitor badge required for entry. No +1’s permitted.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

2026 Stand Bookings

Visit the Sales Office for special rates and best spots!

Bump Out Requirements

During bump out on Saturday 14th June at 5pm, you are required to wear enclosed shoes and a high visibility vest. All exhibiting stuff MUST have this on from 5pm so the bump-out process can begin.

Please drop your vests in the yellow wheelie bins at the door when exiting.

Please note, the loading dock doors will not open until all visitors have left the halls and every exhibitor has their high visibility vest on.

Contacts

Need assistance during your time onsite? Here is a list of key suppliers and services to support your stand build, logistics, and operational needs. From freight, power, venue services, to refrigeration.

Harry the Hirer (Furniture, Walling, Signage, Power, AV, Rigging)

Furniture, Shell Scheme, Signage: Sarah Rowntree 📞 0451 981 963 ✉️ sarahro@harrythehirer.com.au

Space Only Stands: Asha Narayan 📞 0412 769 569 ✉️ ashan@harrythehirer.com.au

AV, Rigging, Power:  Nic Cochrane 📞 0425 781 168 ✉️ nicc@harrythehirer.com.au

MCEC (Venue & Exhibitor Services)

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC) 📍 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC 📞 03 9235 8000 ✉️ exservices@mcec.com.au Bump in entry via Door 3, Bays 1–11 Show day entry via Doors 1 & 5, Bays 1–11

GEL Events (Freight, Loading Dock Management & Stock Storage)

📞 0433 712 338 ✉️ Fiona Campbell – fionac@gelevents.com.au

Lüp (Lead Capture / Scanners)

For the fastest assistance, see the Lüp team members on the concourse (where you collected your badge). ✉️ exhibitor.sales@lup.events

FWood & Son (Plumbing)

Paul Wood 📞 0418 330 376 ✉️ paul@fwoodplumbing.au

National Media (Organisers)

National Media staff will be on the exhibition floor to help you with any questions you may have. Keep an eye out for our blue National Media badges. Alternatively, visit the Organiser’s Office located in Office 2.1.

Customer Care Team 📞 0483 956 824 ✉️ customercare@nationalmedia.com.au

Accommodation Partner

Pan Pacific Hotel Melbourne – 15% exhibitor discount available 📍 2 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf 📞 03 9027 2000 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) ✉️ holly.hearn@panpacific.com Quote Code: 2506NATIO4