Tech Show London 2026 - Excel London

Event overview

CloserStill's award-winning brands play a key role in connecting businesses and professionals, and driving growth and innovation across sectors including technology, learning and HR, healthcare, and future transport and infrastructure. They run market-leading B2B events and exhibitions, including the Tech Show series, which is now hosted in six countries around the world.

Held at Excel London, Tech Show London 2026 brought together thousands of industry professionals, visionary leaders, and world-class solution providers, showcasing leading technology related to Data Centres, Cloud & AI Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Big Data & AI. 

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Objectives

As a global event, CloserStill needed a partner that could deliver industry-leading exhibition services for thousands of visitors. GES needed to provide a seamless, end-to-end service fitting for a cutting-edge event. Our objectives included: 

  • To deliver flexible and scalable stands to accommodate a diverse range of exhibitors, including tech integration to reflect the brands that were exhibiting.
  • To create feature areas that captured the attention of attendees.
  • To reflect CloserStill's commitment to environmental objectives with sustainable processes and energy efficient stands.
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SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Show Ready Exhibitor Packages: Expressive stand design with smarter sustainability.
  • GES Complete Shell Scheme: Sustainable, modern shell scheme stands.
  • Feature Areas: Building different areas throughout the event space.
  • Sustainable Graphic Print, Installation and Recycling: Supporting eco targets with planet-friendly print processes and post-show recycling.
  • Recyclable floor covering: Delivered vibrant, recyclable carpet across the entire hall, completely transforming the look and feel of the event. 
  • Electrical fittings: Energy-efficient electrical installation and testing.
  • Logistics services: Making pre- and post-show as stress-free as possible.
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How we did it

Our team worked closely with the Tech Show organisers from the very beginning, focusing on pre-emptive planning and adaptability, which was particularly important to support international exhibitors. 

As the show focuses on tech and innovation, we needed to create stands that felt modern and cutting edge. Our Show Ready packages were perfect for this, as they are high-impact, adaptable stands that can be customised to offer a professional presence without the cost of a bespoke build. Our GES Complete shell stands were also popular with exhibitors who wanted a clean, open design that would improve visitor flow. 

Sustainability was a key pillar of the event, so it was evident in all aspects of the planning - from reusable stands to energy-efficient fittings and stand recycling programmes, right down to the recyclable floor coverings we used. 

Our logistics service meant exhibitors were spared the stress or organising stand fitting, dismantling, and recycling - GES handled everything, from building the stands ready for their arrival to managing the specialist recycling after the event had finished.

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Results

Tech Show London 2026 was delivered on time, to spec, and in full alignment with the organiser’s vision. The stands allowed exhibitors to successfully connect with attendees and showcase their services whilst doing so. The feature areas we created captured the attention of visitors, and encouraged them to visit the different speaker sessions the show had to offer.

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The long-standing relationship between CloserStill and GES has been shaped by challenge, success, negotiation, shared goals and innovation. Working with GES gave us peace of mind that the many months of detailed planning Tech Show London resulted in the show being brought to life on budget and on time. The onsite team brought experience and calm to build-up and any potential issues were ironed out before becoming critical.
Louise O'Connell
Senior Operations Manager, CloserStill Media