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Welcome on board
We’re excited to have you as an exhibitor at the HIA 2025 National Conference Expo.
Below is everything you need to know about exhibiting at the HIA 2025 National Conference Expo.
Contact
Event management team expo@hia.com.au
Dates
Thursday 15 & Friday 16 May 2025
Opening Hours
Thursday 15 May: 10:00am – 5:00pm & Friday 16 May: 7.30am - 5:00pm
Venue
Goldfields Event Space, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Exhibiting time
A briefing will take place on Thursday 15 May 2025 at 9:00am in the networking area located in the in the Goldfields Event Space. You will need your name badge to gain access. The briefing will include instructions on lead scanning.
Bump-in
Date: Wednesday 14 May & Thursday 15 May 2025
Time: Wednesday 14 May 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Thursday 15 May 7:00am – 9:00am
Bump-out
Date: Friday, 16 May 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Expo booth pack down needs to be completed by 5:30pm
Booth
- 3m2 booth with table, chairs and power
- Fabric graphic wall print on back wall
- 2 x exhibitor passes (Expo access Thursday/Friday and Friday networking lunch)
- QR code scanning for lead generation
Freight
GEL events is the official contractor for transportation of exhibitor freight as well as onsite services. GEL provide exhibitors with peace of mind by suppling a door-to-stand freight service, with complete tracking and email notification when the freight arrives onsite at the stand. GEL can arrange all local, interstate and international transport services. You do not need to be present at time of delivery the GEL onsite team will receive your freight and take it directly to your stand prior to your arrival.
At close of the event, we understand the pressure of packing up your freight, the GEL onsite representative will come and see you to confirm your return freight requirements and provide you with return labels. Once packed up and your freight is labelled you are welcome to leave it at your stand for us to take care of the rest.
Complete the quote request form by Friday 2 May 2025.
Contact: Mitchell Akehurst mitchell@gelevents.com.au
Venue induction
As part of the MCEC safe work environment, all exhibitors will need to complete the MCEC online safety course to participate in bump-in and bump-in out procedures. Each person will need to complete the course 72 hours prior to arriving onsite.
Electrical items
In accordance with Australian Standard 3760, all portable electrical equipment whatsoever brought onto the MCEC premises must be tested and tagged by a licensed electrician before admission to the Premises will be permitted.
Lead capture
Exhibitors can effortlessly capture and electronically manage leads at the expo. Details on how to access lead capturing will be provided soon. Lead scanning will be managed via a downloadable app and used on any device with camera facilities. We will also run a training session during the Exhibitor briefing.
Passes
Exhibitors can collect their passes from the HIA-Bondor registration desk located in the Goldfields foyer and should be collected prior to the exhibitor briefing at 9:00am Thursday 15 May.
Exhibitor pass includes:
- Access to expo Thursday & Friday
- Expo lunch on Friday
Social events: For access to social events please purchase a social pass.
Product launches, giveaways and competitions
If you are planning on holding any product launches, competitions or giveaways, please send the details to expo@hia.com.au so we can promote it to conference delegates. Please let us know if you would like to announce a prize draw winner during the Friday Happy Hour formalities on the Expo stage between 4:00-5:00pm.
Accommodation
Crown Metropol is offering delegates a discounted rate (subject to availability).
Other hotels in close proximity
Parking
- Closest parking is available at South Wharf Retail
- Other parking is Melbourne Exhibition Centre Car park
Onsite contacts
Expo management and logistics
Shireen Da Costa – 0412 006 592
Agreements
Lucy Vicars – 0417 415 539
Amanda Borg – 0416 490 802
Floorplan
24 ActronAir
13 Alder
9 Ampol
43 Assa Abloy
3 Austaron Surfaces
15 Architectural Window Systems
2 Biax Foundations
22 BlueScope Lysaght
1 Bondor
4 BusinessCraft
29 Caesarstone Australia
27 CAROMA
21 ClickHome
23 Clipsal by Schneider Electric
39 COLORBOND
32 Complete Home Filtration
5 CSR
36 DECO Australia
41 Dulux
17 Gainsborough
38 Goop Guys
19 Haier
40 HIA Insurance Services
34 HomebuilderONE by sa.global
6 Innova - (Etex ANZ)
25 James Hardie
16 JACK App
35 Legrand Australia
30 MEGT
33 MiTek
10 Panasonic HVAC Solutions
26 Red Energy | RedConnect
37 Rinnai
7 Siniat (Etex ANZ)
42 Smeg
28 Stegbar
14 STIEBEL ELTRON
20 Stormtech Grates + Drains
8 TOYOTA FOR BUSINESS
18 VENT Systems 4 NCC Compliance
15 Vantage Windows & Doors