Under the Equality Act it is required that exhibitors make all reasonable efforts to ensure that visitors with access needs are able to enjoy the same experience on exhibitors' stands as able-bodied visitors. This may include but is not limited to: ensuring that there is ramp access onto any platform, ensuring any signage is presented in a large font; that any printed material is available in large font or an audio version is available. Please ensure that your staff are fully briefed to the needs of your potential disabled customers.
Please see the Accessibility section of the eGuide for further information.
For information on access and the facilities at Manchester Central please see their website www.manchestercentral.co.uk/accessibility.
Exhibitors can order all their AV requirements from our dedicated AV supplier Full Circle. Please contact them for a quote.
Contact
Full Circle
Email: eehub@fullcircleeventsltd.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 393 3949
Deadline: 20 May
Helium gas filled balloons will not be permitted at Global Offshore Wind.
ATMs are located on St Peter's Square and at the Tesco store on Quay Street. The closest banking facilities are: Royal Bank of Scotland, Mosley Street and Barclays, Mosley Street.
SmartScan is an innovative app designed to simplify and accelerate the lead-capturing process at exhibitions and events. Use it to:
SmartScan can be ordered via the Exhibitor Hub. To log in to the Exhibitor Hub you will need to use the link in the email sent to you by LiveBuzz. If you need help to access the Hub, please email: events@renewableuk.com.
A dedicated Business Centre is located at the concierge desk in the Central Foyer. It can provide services for printing, photocopying, document scanning or laminating, stationery, office supplies, courier services, fax facilities, florist services, toiletries and even a range of Manchester gift.
Contact
Email businesscentre@manchestercentral.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 827 7680
Exhibitor parking can be booked online up to 24 hours before arrival. An automatic number plate recognition system is used in the car park.
Instructions for use:
Please note if you need to leave the car park and return during your stay, you will need to make a separate booking for each day/time period you wish to leave and return. The height limit in this car park is 1.98m. Lift, stairs and escalator access is available from the car park into Manchester Central.
For further information on how to get to the venue please see the website: www.manchestercentral.co.uk/getting-here.
The car park address is:
Manchester Central NCP
Lower Moseley Street
Manchester
M2 3GX
Other car parks can be found behind the venue. For further information those please see the websites:
www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/manchester-gt-northern-warehouse-1-/
www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/manchester-gt-northern-warehouse-2-/
For information on other car parks, and van parking, in Manchester, click here.
Shell Scheme stands include grey carpet; Show Ready stands include a choice of carpet colour. Space only stands do not include carpet; however, it can be purchased from Full Circle.
Carpets and other floor coverings used on exhibition areas should at least be flame-retardant according to DIN 4102 - B1 and/or EN 13501-1 class C. Test certificates stating the classifications of the materials used should be kept available on stands at all times.
All floor coverings attached to the hall floor must be attached with an easy to remove, double-sided adhesive tape which does not leave a residue on the hall floor. Both the floor covering and the adhesive tape (including all adhesive residue) must be removed at the end of the exhibition. Failure to do so will result in the exhibitor being charged for the removal.
Contact
Email: eehub@fullcircleeventsltd.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 393 3949
Website: gow26.exhibitconnect.co.uk
Deadline: 20 May
Please note, lunch is not included in any exhibition or conference pass, but food outlets are available at various catering points within the exhibition halls. There are water refill stations in the Central and Charter Foyers.
All food and beverage consumed on Manchester Central's premises must be purchased through Manchester Central Hospitality (MCH). If you would like to arrange any hospitality on your stand, please contact them to discuss your requirements. Exhibitors are not permitted to bring food and drink purchased off the premises into the hall. A fee may be imposed on stands found not to be complying.
Should anyone wish to supply any catering provision, this will be at the sole discretion of MCH. Any requests for own food and beverage provision, including coffee machines, are to be in writing for consideration. Upon approval MCH will advise of the relevant fees and any documentation requirements subject to MCH's policies and procedures.
Contact
Manchester Central Hospitality
Website: www.manchestercentral.co.uk/online-ordering
Email: catering@manchestercentral.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 834 2700
Deadline: Coffee Machines: 17 May. Food Items: 9 June
No-one under the age of 16 is permitted on site during the build-up and breakdown period, either alone or accompanied by an adult. The exhibition halls are regarded as a building-site during these times. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult when the show is open.
All stands will be vacuumed/mopped prior to the exhibition opening each day. Closed rooms will not be vacuumed unless someone is on the stand. At the end of the first open day, please put your full bin bag in the aisle so that it can be collected by the cleaners. Please use clear plastic bags; black bin bags are not permitted. Any items left in the aisles will be considered litter and disposed of.
Reasonable amounts of recyclable material will be removed by the cleaners during build-up and breakdown. Exhibitors, and their contractors, are responsible for arranging for the disposal of all other waste materials during build-up and breakdown. Bins can be hired from the venue for this purpose.
Contact
Email: alex.robinson@manchestercentral.co.uk
Deadline: 3 June
The venue cloakroom is open during event hours and is free to use. The cloakroom cannot accept cameras, laptop equipment or any other electronic devices. No items can be stored overnight. The cloakroom is located in the Central Foyer.
Book your co-exhibitor listing directly with RenewableUK. This ensures any co-exhibitors will benefit from a dedicated entry in the Global Offshore Wind 2026 online exhibitor list and website. Fees per co-exhibitor is £350 + VAT.
Contact
Bethany Kilmartin
Email: Bethany.Kilmartin@renewableuk.com
In order for us to collect your co-exhibitor details, please complete this GOW26 Co-exhibitor Onboarding Form attached by Friday 17 April. This is to confirm how many co-exhibitor profiles you would like and their details for us to send them the link to manage their own profile.
Co-exhibitor Access
Please note only the main exhibitor point of contact receives access to the Exhibitor Manual and login details for the Hub which is where you allocate all tickets included in stand booking. Co-exhibitors only get directly access to the RenewableUK app to complete their company profile.
Risk Assessment
All exhibitors and co-exhibitors need to have public liability insurance of £5,000,000. Risk assessments should be submitted by the main exhibitor/pavilion organiser only.
9All vehicles delivering to the exhibition hall must book a delivery slot.
To reduce waiting times, Manchester Central has adopted the Voyage Control vehicle booking system for deliveries to, and collections from, the show floor. This system will be in operation for build-up and breakdown.
To book your vehicle please go to traffic.manchestercentral.co.uk. The booking system will open approximately 30 days prior to build-up. The system requires an up-to-date internet browser; Google Chrome is recommended. Bookings can also be made via the Voyage Control app which is available through the App Store or Google Play.
If the driver details or vehicle registration number are not known at the time of booking, the time slot can still be reserved, and the details provided at a later date. Please note that all details must be completed prior to arriving at the venue.
Breakdown: contractors dismantling space only stands must book a time based on when the stand is broken down and ready to load. Do not book the slot for any time before the stand is dismantled, as the driver will not be able to stay on the loading bay beyond the allotted time.
Any exhibitor or contractor vehicles that are not booked system will be denied access to the loading bay.
Further information on delivering to Manchester Central can be found on the venue's website. If you have any technical queries about the booking system please email: support@voyagecontrol.com. For event specific queries please contact the Manchester Central Traffic Team at voyagetraffic@manchestercentral.co.uk.
Couriers are not required to book a time slot for access. When they arrive, couriers will be instructed to go to a waiting area where a representative from the exhibiting company must meet them to receive the goods.
All packages must be labelled as follows:
Global Offshore Wind
Company Name & Stand Number
Contact Name and Mobile Number
Manchester Central
Petersfield
Manchester
M1 5JB
For further travel information please visit the website: www.manchestercentral.co.uk/getting-here
Parking
For information on Car Parking please see the section above. For information on Lorry Parking please see below.
Forklifts & Storage
CEVA Showfreight is appointed by RenewableUK as the sole official logistics contractor at Global Offshore Wind. This puts CEVA in the unique position of being the only authorised company to operate forklift trucks and cranes at the show.
Storage facilities are provided by CEVA Showfreight as there are no storage spaces available in the exhibition space. For safety reasons packing materials cannot be stored behind stands; exhibitors are responsible for the daily removal of all packaging materials.
Click here to download the Order Form.
Contact
CEVA
Mitchell Akehurst
Email: Mitchell.Akehurst@Cevalogistics.com
Tel: +44 (0)121 619 0305
Deadline: 29 May
Service booked after the deadline is a subject of 25% late order charge
Promotional material may only be distributed from your stand. It is not permitted to distribute leaflets etc at the entrance to the event, in the gangways or any other part of the exhibition hall. Please note, materials must not be attached to the fabric of the building. Any costs which result from the removal of these kinds of materials will be charged to the exhibitor responsible.
The official contractor for all electrics is Full Circle. Shell Scheme and Show Ready stands will be provided with a number of electrical sockets (UK) and spotlights, depending on the size of the stand booked. Please see the Shell Scheme and Show Ready sections of the manual for further information. Additional electrics can be ordered with Full Circle. Space only stands will not be provided with electricity and will therefore have to order their requirements from Full Circle.
All electrical appliances used by exhibitors must be compatible with standard UK voltage provided by the venue. May we remind you that UK sockets will be supplied, so you may need to bring an adapter for any electrical devices you bring from outside the UK.
As the electricity network is divided into sections the current for the respective sections cannot be switched on until all the installations in the same block have been made.
Adaptors
Multi-way plug-in type and bayonet adaptors shall not be used. The use of trailing/block type 4-way fused sockets shall be restricted to the following:
Contact
Full Circle
Email: eehub@fullcircleeventsltd.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 393 3949
Website: gow26.exhibitconnect.co.uk
Deadline: 20 May
The exhibition halls will have designated emergency gangways. These must be kept clear at all times throughout build-up and breakdown. All exhibitors and contractors on site are responsible for keeping these aisles clear.
If you wish to hire staff to manage your stand, please book via the Exhibitor Hub with our approved contractor LiveBuzz. To log in to the Exhibitor Hub you will need to use the link in the email sent to you by LiveBuzz. If you need help to access the Hub, please email: events@renewableuk.com.
Manchester Central has a comprehensive fire alarm system and firefighting equipment. Should an emergency arise you should take the following action:
Click here for a copy of the venue's Emergency Procedures.
Click here for a copy of the venue's Fire Assembly Points.
Event Management wish to stress the importance of a CONSISTENT CHECK being made on the contents of exhibitors' stands and rooms to see that no unidentified package, case or bag has been left unattended. In any case of doubt, the article should not be handled; inform a member of the security staff or Organising Team.
Manchester Central will provide an appropriate level of fire extinguishers to cover the building and catering points within the event.
Exhibitors and contractors should acquaint themselves with the location of their nearest firefighting equipment, fire exit and alarm point on the premises. Only tackle a fire if you have been trained, it is a very minor fire and it is safe to do so.
Fire exits should be kept free of obstruction at all times. This includes vehicle entry doors, main entrances to the exhibition hall, foyer exits and conference room exits.
Stand walls and ceilings should be made of classified fire-retardant materials ie as good as or better than wood. Particle board, nonporous fibre-wood, plywood, etc are acceptable.
Fire-retardant materials must be approved. Approval or certificates must be available at the stand should our floor managers request them.
Packaging and other flammable material must not be stored at the stand or in the exhibition hall.
In the event of urgent medical assistance being required, dedicated First Aiders will be on site throughout the tenancy. The First Aid room is located in the Central Foyer. Please contact the closest member of the Organising Team or Manchester Central staff if you need medical assistance.
Click here for a copy of the venue's Emergency Procedures.
Shell Scheme stands include grey carpet. Show Ready exhibitors have a choice of carpet colours.
Space Only stands do not include carpet, however, it is available at a cost from Full Circle. Carpets and other floor coverings used on exhibition areas shall be at least flame-retardant according to DIN 4102 - B1 and/or EN 13501-1 class C. Test certificates stating the classifications of the materials used shall be kept available on stands at all times.
All floorcoverings attached to the hall floor must be done so with easy to remove double-sided adhesive tape; one which does not leave a residue on the hall floor. Both the floorcovering and adhesive tape must be removed at the end of the exhibition. Failure to do so will result in the exhibitor being charged for the removal.
Contact
Full Circle
Email: eehub@fullcircleeventsltd.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 393 3949
Website: gow26.exhibitconnect.co.uk
Deadline: 20 May
Springbank Flowers have a creative team able to supply bespoke designs using flowers and plants.
Contact
Springbank Flowers
Email info@springbankflowers.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 272 8888 / +44 (0)7860 716245
Website: www.springbankflowers.co.uk
Deadline: ASAP
Shell Scheme and Show Ready stands come with a furniture package. Please see the Shell Scheme and Show Ready sections for information. Additional furniture can be hired from Full Circle. Space Only stands do not include furniture.
Contact
Full Circle
Email: eehub@fullcircleeventsltd.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 393 3949
Deadline: 20 May
Full Circle can supply a range of graphics for your stand. For a quote, please contact:
Contact
Full Circle
Email: eehub@fullcircleeventsltd.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 393 3949
Deadline: 10 April - orders after this date will incur a surcharge
Discounted hotel rates will be available through the Exhibitor Hub. Exhibitor Hub login details will have been sent to Exhibitor Leads from LiveBuzz. If you are unable to access your Hub, please contact events@renewableuk.com. Information on hotels will also be posted on the Event website.
About Manchester
For more information on Manchester as a destination please visit the website: www.meetinmanchester.com. Here you will discover all things to do in Manchester - from events and attractions to fine dining and a great night out.
A digital version of the city centre map can be downloaded from this website: www.visitmanchester.com/visitor-information/maps/.
For city transport information please see tfgm.com.
Global Offshore Wind exhibition contracts and policies require all exhibitors to have a valid Public Liability Insurance of £5,000,000, and to insure any equipment or goods that will be brought into the exhibition halls.
Please note, as an Exhibitor you are required to carry Public Liability and Product Liability Insurance. Public Liability Insurance is not the same as Employers' Liability Insurance, which is mandatory in the UK. Public Liability Insurance covers the cost of claims made by members of the public for incidents that occur in connection with your business activities. It covers the cost of compensation for:
You may already have Public Liability cover; however, it is important to note that not all business policies offer cover for organised events taking place outside your business premises. If in doubt you should consult your insurance provider.
Please submit copies of your Public Liability Insurance to events@renewableuk.com.
Deadline: 16 April
Manchester Central is fully wireless enabled to provide guests, delegates and exhibitors with a fast and reliable service. The network is called MCCC WiFi. To get the best results using the Wi-Fi networks, it is recommended to use 5GHz (IEEE 802.11n-2009 standard) wireless compatible devices.
The venue offers a range of dedicated internet solutions for exhibitors with advanced connectivity requirements, recommending services that will best meet their needs. Please order via the Exhibitor Services webshop.
Contact
Manchester Central
Email: EventsIT@manchestercentral.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)161 827 7676
Deadline: 10 June
The use of lasers is not permitted.
A lifting, storage and freight forwarding service is available from CEVA Showfreight.
Click here to download the Order Form.
Contact
CEVA
Mitchell Akehurst
Email: Mitchell.Akehurst@Cevalogistics.com
Tel: +44 (0)121 619 0305
Deadline: 29 May
Service booked after the deadline is a subject of 25% late order charge
There is no lorry parking available at the venue. Click here for local car parks that can accommodate vans. Click here for information on lorry parking.
Please see the Delivery section above for information on accessing the venue and the booking system for deliveries and collections.
For information on room availability and rates, or to make a booking, please contact:
Contact
Bethany Kilmartin
Email: Bethany.Kilmartin@renewableuk.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 8161 1703
Please ensure that any music and commentary for demonstrations, videos, presentations etc are kept at a level that will not interfere with neighbouring stands. The Organisers reserve the right to switch off any demonstrations, videos and presentations etc that are causing a disturbance or an obstruction in the gangways.
If you propose to play music on your stand or use a TV, video or other electronic means to play sound recordings or show films, you must obtain the appropriate licences. It is the exhibitor's responsibility to obtain and pay for these licences. By law you require a licence to play music. The Performing Rights Licence and Phonographic Performance Licence can be obtained as a single licence: The Music Licence.
Contact
PPL PRS
Tel: +44 (0)808 253 9352
Website: pplprs.co.uk
If you wish to use neon lighting, please contact the Operations Team. All neon installations must incorporate a fireman's switch.
The Global Offshore Wind Exhibition Operations Team will be located on site, in the Organisers Office, close to the hall entrance. The Office will be open during tenancy hours.
During build-up and breakdown, contractors and exhibitors are required to wear build-up/breakdown wristbands. Please collect as many as you need from the security personnel upon your arrival at the venue. Passes can only be collected if the Health & Safety Form has been completed for your stand.
If you wish to bring your own photographer to the event, please note their pass would need to be purchased or be from within your own stand allocation.
All drop wires and rigging must be arranged through Knight Rigging Services but is at the approval of the Organisers.
The maximum banner height for stands in the front section of the show is 5m. Lighting rigs are permitted up to 6m for these stands. Click here for a plan showing the stands with a 5m limit. The maximum build height for the rest of the show is 6m, including banners and branding. Banners must be set back 1m from any adjoining stands.
All orders must be accompanied by:
Information should also be provided on any moving loads, flying performers or anything else out of the ordinary.
Contact
Email: MCCC@krs-group.co.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1253 894688
Deadline: 18 May
If you need lighting or power for your rig, you will need to contact Full Circle, the appointed electrical contractor for the event.
All standfittings, exhibits and displays must stay within the footprint of your stand. No items may protrude into, or hang over, the aisles.
The organisers may, at the expense of the exhibitor, remove or alter anything forming part of any stand, if in their opinion it is desirable to do so in the interest of the exhibition or if it does not conform to our Rules and Regulations.
Please ensure your stand is manned and exhibits displayed throughout the open period of the exhibition. For health & safety reasons, and in order not to show discourtesy to late visitors and other exhibitors, no dismantling of exhibits may begin until the exhibition closes and the halls are clear of all visitors on Wednesday 17 June.
All stand receptions need to be approved by the organiser and must be hosted within the official opening hours of the event. Exhibitors should manage their catering orders directly with the official, exclusive catering provider. Details can be found in the Catering section above.
Contact
Caitland Lomas
Email: Caitland.Lomas@RenewableUK.com
Tel: +44 (0)7496 278257
Whilst every reasonable precaution is taken during the show to ensure the premises are adequately patrolled, the Organisers of the event (RenewableUK) and the venue (Manchester Central) expressly disclaim responsibility for any loss or damage to property of any exhibitor from any cause.
To help ensure good security at the show, please follow these points:
Should you require overnight security during the event, please email the Operations Team for contact details.
All rubbish and packing must be removed from your stand before the show opens. It must not be stored on or behind your stand during the show. Empty case storage is available from CEVA Showfreight.
Click here to download the Order Form.
Contact
CEVA
Mitchell Akehurst
Email: Mitchell.Akehurst@Cevalogistics.com
Tel: +44 (0)330 587 7777
Deadline: 30 May
Service booked after the deadline is a subject of 25% late order charge
Manchester Central
Petersfield
Manchester
M2 3GX
Travel & Deliveries
For information on how to get to the venue please see the website: www.manchestercentral.co.uk. For information on delivering to the venue, including the delivery address, please see the Delivery section above.
Venue Information
For information on amenities available at Manchester Central please see their website.
HALL WEIGHTLOADING
If you need a water and waste connection for your stand kitchen, or to hire a sink, dishwasher or water heater please contact Manchester Central's Exhibitor Services team.
Contact
Exhibitor Services
Webshop: www.manchestercentral.co.uk/online-ordering
Deadline: 3 June
Reasonable amounts of recyclable material will be removed by the cleaners during build-up and breakdown. Exhibitors, and their contractors, are responsible for arranging for the disposal of all other waste materials during build-up and breakdown. Bins can be hired from the venue for this purpose.
The exhibitor will be invoiced for any standfitting materials and / or carpet waste left in the halls at the end of the event.
At the end of the first open day, you may put bagged rubbish in the aisle so that it can be collected by the cleaners. Please use clear plastic bags; black bin bags are not permitted. Any items left in the aisles will be considered litter and disposed of.
Contact
Manchester Central
Email: tempservices@manchestercentral.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)161 827 8746