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Be a sustainable exhibitor

BETTER STANDS

Discover Better Stands program

Better Stands brochure

Better Stands is an Informa wide programme aiming to ensure that all core elements of exhibitor stands are reusable. Moving away from disposable stands together.

  • Better quality
  • Better safety
  • Better experience

Better Stands, building a sustainable future for the event industry. To make your commitment to Better Stands and contribute to a more sustainable event read the Better Stands brochure and ensure you understand how your stand reaches at least a Bronze level.

Sustainable participation

Benefits of Better Stands

  • <p>Ready-to-use sustainable designs</p>

    Ready-to-use sustainable designs

    Work with stand contractors experienced in Better Stands to access ready-to-use, sustainable solutions.

  • <p>Boost your brand’s visibility</p>

    Boost your brand’s visibility

    Maintain your unique designs and customizations while committing to sustainability, simply adhere to material guidelines.

  • <p>Boost efficiency while reducing expenses</p>

    Boost efficiency while reducing expenses

    Achieve significant cost savings over single-use stands while reducing waste and enhancing workplace safety.

Levels

Types of Better Stands

The Better Stands programme has been divided into three key stages - Bronze, Silver and Gold. This helps facilitate a gradual transition from disposable to reusable stands for all exhibitors.

Discover Better Stand levels

  • Stand structure and walls
  • Platform or raised flooring
  • Furniture and equipment
  • Lighting

All bronze elements, plus:

  • Fascia & overhead signage
  • Rigged structure
  • Ceiling
  • Display facilities

All bronze and silver elements, plus:

  • Graphics & decorative items
  • Floor covering

Take part in the evolution of sustainable and innovative events

Exhibit at HOST Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Answers to some of the most common queries. If your question remains unanswered, don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly.

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Better Stands recognizes and celebrates exhibitors and their appointed contractors who choose to build reusable stands at our events.

Reusable stands bring numerous enhancements that benefit our stakeholders while significantly reducing environmental impact:

  • They are far easier to assemble and dismantle, resulting in fewer requests for late working hours, early access, and a reduced need for extended move-in periods.
  • Reusable stands are typically not built at height, minimizing workplace accidents.
  • They utilize higher-quality materials that do not generate harmful carcinogenic dust.
  • They produce significantly less waste compared to disposable stands, reducing waste management costs for exhibitors and contractors.

All these advantages contribute to an improved customer experience for our exhibitors.

The structure of a stand (e.g. the walls) are made to be used only once, and is therefore demolished and disposed of at the end of the event.

The structure is made using a system designed for multiple uses and in different formats and sizes to suit the client's style. It can be owned by the client or most often rented from a contractor.

All stands at HOST Istanbul will be independently verified to determine which level they have achieved. Better Stands exhibitors will receive certification following the verification to confirm the level they have achieved.