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Start with the event facts, then define the visitor job of the stand.
A strong exhibition stand brief identifies the event or venue, deadline, available footprint and access constraints before it asks for a visual concept. It then makes the commercial purpose clear: product demonstration, meetings, lead capture, launch visibility, retail display or brand experience. This order keeps a project from being priced or promised on assumptions.
1. Record the venue and event inputs you already have
Share the official event or venue name, dates, hall or floor-plan reference, stand number where available, dimensions, open sides and any organiser documentation received by your team. Do not rely on a previous year’s guide: access hours, height restrictions, electrical rules, fire requirements and submission deadlines can change.
2. Define what visitors must be able to do
Describe the visitor journey in plain language. Will people discover a product, watch a demonstration, sit for a meeting, scan a code, collect samples or speak with a specialist? The answer determines reception placement, storage, meeting privacy, display height, queue space, power, screens and staffing flow.
- Primary audience and expected conversation type
- Product, sample or technology to be demonstrated
- Private meeting, hospitality or storage requirement
- Lead capture method and any accessibility needs
3. Separate included work from decisions still open
A procurement-ready brief separates fixed requirements from choices. The fixed portion may include footprint, target opening date, mandatory brand assets and functional zones. Choices may include material direction, lighting approach, AV requirements, furniture, graphics, reuse options and logistics route. This avoids treating an early concept as a final production specification.
| Confirm before final scope | Keep open until review |
|---|---|
| Venue, date, footprint, open sides, approval deadline | Material finish, AV package, furniture mix, graphic detail |
| Required visitor functions and safety constraints | Optional hospitality, lounge and secondary event-fit-out elements |
| Who approves drawings and who receives the handover | Build sequence once current venue access is confirmed |
4. Ask the right technical questions early
Before a final commitment, the project team should review the organiser’s current technical guide and identify any electrical, fire-safety, structural, rigging, access, insurance or dismantle requirements that apply to the chosen scope. Kenya Stands does not represent a venue approval, local office or standing contractor arrangement through this guide. Any delivery route is confirmed in writing for the specific project.
5. Include the decision path
Name the internal owner for brand approval, technical review, budget confirmation and onsite handover. Include the date by which each decision is needed. A well-run stand project is not only a design exercise; it is a sequence of accountable decisions.
FAQ
Questions procurement teams ask
Can a first brief include event fit-out or venue branding?
Yes. Add it as a supporting scope with its own visitor objective, owner, venue conditions and approval route. The exhibition stand remains the primary offer on this site.
Does the guide provide a fixed price?
No. Material, access, event requirements, approved drawings, logistics and project timing affect the final scope. The purpose of the guide is to improve the information used for a responsible proposal.
Can ticketing be included?
Only as visitor-flow or QR/check-in coordination with a client-selected licensed provider. This site does not sell tickets or process payments.
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