Exhibitor FAQs

With a shell scheme stand you turn up and your stand is built, including your name board, carpet, walls and furniture package.

With a space only stand when you arrive at PATS there will be your space marked out on the floor of the venue. Prior to arriving at PATS you will need to have instructed stand contractors and sent in your stand plans for approval.

All companies booked in get full use of the marketing package included in their one off stand price.

If you book a shell scheme stand then you get one of the stand packages included in the cost (these depend on the size of the space booked).

There are no hidden extras!

Yes you can. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss this further

Please fill in the stand enquiry form or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We look forward to speaking with you.

If you wish to move stand location the please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., who will be able to advise if there is availability to change position.

Lighting is included for shell scheme stands, see stand packages for details.

For Space Only and power to your stand
If you require power to your stand you will need to order this seperately via the PATS Ezone and the exhibiting manual.

PATS is held in Hall 3 & 3a at the NEC, Birmingham. B40 1NT

View the NEC website for travel information.

Information to on how to apply for a Visa Invitation letter to exhibit at PATS 2026 will follow shortly.

There is a wide range of food on offer at the NEC, Birmingham. Take a look at their website for information on what is open during PATS and to view the menus.

There is also a range of further restaurants at Resorts World, a short walk from Hall 3/3a - take a look

No, The NEC Is a cashless venue so you can only pay by debit/credit card.

Exhibitors with an Exhibitor parking pass will be allowed to park free of charge for the duration of the event - a limited number of passes will be distributed from the Organiser’s Office during the event. Exhibitors without an Exhibitor parking pass will be liable to pay the daily parking charge. Exhibitors can also pre-pay up until midnight the day before, which will reduce the cost slightly. Please use this link to pre-book http://www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/parking/

The venue does not officially offer overnight parking. However, if you choose to park overnight, you should be aware that this is done so at your own risk and that some of the car parks are often locked overnight.

All exhibitors and contractors bringing vehicles to the venue for build-up, who want to unload or load a vehicle on site, must book a time slot on the on-line booking system – https://necbirmingham.voyagecontrol.com/dashboard/welcome/.

Please note the online booking system applies for anyone arriving on site – including any deliveries you may have booked from an external courier. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility so ensure they are aware of the system and have booked their delivery vehicle in.

By pre-booking and arriving at the lorry park with your printed pass you will be able to use the “fast track” lane and avoid having to get out of your vehicle, queue up at a kiosk and pay your deposit fee. You will simply hand your pass to the Traffic Officer who will validate your entry and check you in. Subject to availability of space, you will then be released to access the hall. Once you have unloaded there is no need to return to the lorry park. Your vehicle will be “checked out” of the inner area using the NEC’s ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras. You can simply drive off-site or move your vehicle to one of the NEC outer car parks for free parking. Those NOT booking in advance must return to the lorry park, queue up at the kiosk to be checked out and receive their deposit back.

Please note that unloading/delivery time is allocated based on the size of the vehicle:-

- car or small van = 1 hour

- Transit van / Lorry = 2 hours

- Artic = 3 hours

Overstay charges of £100 apply on all build-up/re-stocking days, if a vehicle has exceeded its unloading time and removal has been requested but not actioned. Overstay charges are applied automatically for all vehicles exceeding their unloading time on “Deposit System” days.

The main things to remember are that:

Pre-book and print your pass in advance prior to arrival at the NEC
Pre-booking is free to do, although you do need to register a valid debit/credit card. Payment will ONLY be processed for the deposit amount if you overstay your allocated time
there’s a speed limit of 15mph within the inner area (this is the space once you have passed through the security Gates)
high visibility clothing must be worn at all times in the offloading area
once you have offloaded please remember to remove your vehicle from the inner area and park in the designated car parks within your allotted time
overstay charges may apply (see above)
It is recommended that you use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as the preferred browsers to access Voyage Control.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and/or +44(0)121-767 2389 for any queries regarding overstay charges.