Space Only Stands & Contractors
Earlier access prior to the below time is available if you are bringing in oversized equipment or machinery. Please contact GEL Events as soon as possible to coordinate.
Tuesday | 17 June 2025 | 2pm – 8pm | Please book in a loading dock time with GEL Events to be accommodated within the time parameters. Click here. |
Wednesday | 18 June 2025 | 8am – 12pm | All construction must be completed by 1200. |
Wednesday | 18 June 2025 | 12pm – 6pm | Stand dressing only. Construction not permitted. |
- FoodTech QLD operated under a schedule move-in managed by GEL Events. Timings above are the parameters in which the move in schedule works. Click here to book in a loading dock access time.
- Failure to book a move in time through GEL, may result in delays accessing the loading dock.
- No exhibitor will be allowed access outside their allocated time.
- Anyone onsite during this phase must complete the Venue Contractor Induction prior to coming onsite.
Walk on Package and Shell Scheme
Earlier access prior to the below time is available if you are bringing in oversized equipment or machinery. Please contact GEL Events as soon as possible to coordinate.
Wednesday | 18 June 2025 | 1pm – 6pm |
- Walk on Package and Shell Scheme stands will be ready to be occupied from 1300 Wednesday 18th June. Earlier access is not permitted. You will be allowed to work until 1800 on Wednesday 18th June.
- No exhibitor will be allowed access before their allocated time.
- If you require access to the loading dock, you must book a move in time with GEL Events. Click here to book.
- Anyone onsite during this phase must complete the venue Exhibitor Induction prior to coming onsite.
Key Information
- These times are for exhibitors to deliver their goods and set up their stands.
- Stand must be completely dressed, and all rubbish removed from the premises by 1800 Wed 18th June
- No access will be given for stand build on the opening morning of the show.
- All stands must be completed and ready for the opening of the Expo by 0900 Thurs 19th June.
- The Organisers reserve the right to alter the above times.
SHOW OPEN TIMES
Thursday | 19 June 2025 | 9am – 4:30pm (7am Exhibitor Access) |
Friday | 20 June 2025 | 9am – 3pm (7am Exhibitor Access) |
- Exhibitors can gain entry two hours before opening time on each show day.
- The FoodTech Conference will commence at 10:00am on Thursday 19 June and 9:30am on Friday 20 June.
MOVE OUT
Walk on Package, Shell Scheme & Stand Up Stands Product Removal
Friday | 20 June 2025 | 3.30pm – 6pm |
- All Walk on Package and Shell Scheme stands must be completely moved out by 6pm Friday 20 June. No Exceptions.
- Loading Dock access will commence from approx. 5pm.
- If you require access to the Loading Dock you must book a move out time. Click here to book
- The venue car park is available for hand carried goods.
Space Only Stands & Contractors
Friday | 20 June 2025 | 3:30pm – 5pm | Product removal only |
Friday | 20 June 2025 | 5pm – 11pm | Build dismantle |
Saturday | 21 June 2025 | 7am – 12pm | Hall 2 Exhibitors Only – Contact the Organiser if you are unsure of your location. |
- FoodTech operate under a scheduled move-out managed by GEL Events. Timings above are the parameters in which the move out schedule works. Click here to book in a dock access.
- Failure to book a move out time through GEL Events, may result in delays accessing the loading dock.
- Space Only Stands strictly cannot commence build dismantle until 1700 Friday 19 June.
- Loading dock access will be from approximately 1700 after the majority of Shell Scheme and Walk on Package exhibitors have moved out. This initiative will ease congestion on the dock and inside the halls.
- All Space Only Stands must have items, including freight, completely removed by 2300 Friday 19 June. If you are not able to remove your entire product or stand dressing materials by the times stipulated above, please contact the organiser.
MOVE OUT – Key Information
- Move-out of product will commence approximately 30 minutes after the show closes, or once the halls are clear of visitors and it is safe to do so.
- Exhibitors are advised to remove all valuables and portables at this time.
- Access to the loading dock is not permitted until 1700 and will be heavily controlled by GEL Events. If you need access to the loading dock, make sure you book a move out time with GEL Events here.
- All Walk on Package & Shell stands must be completely moved out by 1800 Fri 19 June – NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Please note delays are often experienced on the loading dock during build up and breakdown.
- The Organisers reserve the right to alter the above times.