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Exhibiting at GITEX Global: a stand contractor’s checklist

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GITEX Global is one of the largest technology shows in the world, and from 2026 it takes place at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. These are the stand decisions that matter most.

Confirm hall and plot early

A new venue means new hall layouts. Confirm your hall, plot dimensions, open sides and ceiling height before design starts.

Power and data first

Technology demos fail on power and connectivity, not design. Order sufficient power and wired internet through the organiser and plan cable routes into the stand structure.

Demo stations with sight lines

Visitors decide from the aisle. Screens and demos should be visible from outside the stand, with space for several people to watch at once.

A place to talk

Enterprise and government buyers want a seat and a quiet word. Build in meeting space, even on small plots.

Lead capture

Plan where and how badges are scanned or details taken; it affects reception layout.

Deadlines

Check the exhibitor manual for drawing submission, contractor registration and service order deadlines, and work backwards. Always confirm current dates and venue details on gitex.com.

Questions clients ask

What do technology exhibitors most often get wrong on a stand?

Too many screens and not enough places to talk. Demo stations work when they are visible from the aisle, staffed, and backed by a quiet space to continue the conversation. Reliable power and data come before everything else.

How long does exhibition stand fabrication take?

It depends on size and finish. As a planning guide, allow time for design and revisions, then organiser approval of the drawings, then workshop production, then the build-up days the venue allocates. Larger double-deck or heavily customised stands need more lead time than modular systems. The safest approach is to brief your contractor as soon as your space is confirmed; late briefs are possible but reduce design options and raise cost.

What should we prepare before asking for a quotation?

The event name and dates, your stand number with dimensions and open sides, the exhibitor manual if you have it, your objectives, the products or demos you will show, meeting and storage needs, brand guidelines and a budget range. With these, the first concept is usually close to final.

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