General Entry Information

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2024 BOOKING IS OPEN!

 

                                                                                                                  

Dear Colleague,

 

bis is delighted to announce the 24th annual British Invention Show Awards Program.

 

We invite Companies, Organisations, Innovators, Innovators, Designers and those with New Business Ideas to enter.

 

To Enter, please complete the 2024 e-Awards Form.

Closing Date for Entries 15th July 2024.

 

 Details for 2024 as follows:

 

Entries close for the 2024 e-awards on the 15th July 2024.

Awards announced 18th October 2024.

Fee for entry £579-

Up to 2 additional catagories @£55-

Please use the following link for 2024

 

https://form.jotform.com/thebis/part-0---bis-2024-master-booking-form

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Details for 2025 as follows:

 

 

2025 - Standard Booth in the FINALS £1593

 

Standard booking ’Booth in Final’                            £1693   

2 Deep x2 Wide booth including one award entry and one dinner ticket in the final @£1693.   

2 Deep X 4 Wide Standard booth including up to 2 entries into the awards, also includes 2 dinner tickets @£3,3.86GBP.

Corner stands + 15%.

One dinner ticket, one award category  per 2x2 (4 Sq Mt).  There are options for up to 2 extra award categories at £55 each if applicable, extra dinner tickets, table and chairs, and various other options which are mostly supplied by third party organizations.

 

2025 - Absent Innovator in the bis FINALS.

                                                                               

Non attending 'Absent Innovator' in the ‘Final’.        £579

1m wide Display board and entry into final. 

1m Poster showcase space in the main exhibition hall. Finalist participation certificate

A bis official will contact you for a consultation about your invention in advance of judging. The bis official will present on your behalf  to the judges.

 

 

2025 - Retail/Showcase booth at the FINALS.

                                                                                 

‘Retail Booth’ Retail/Feature Space.           Fee from £1699

This is a Showcase Booth to promote your company and showcase you innovation, organisation or services. .

The Retail/Showcase booth is not included in the awards, or dinner.

2 Wide x 2 Deep Retail/Feature Space £1699

2 Wide X 4 Deep Retail/Feature Space £3398.00 GBP,

4 Wide X 4 Deep Retail/Feature Space £6796.00 GBP

24 Square Meters (Configurable in various ways) £10,194.00 GBP.

 

 

2025 - Enter bis SEMI  FINALS with Pre-Judging.

 

Participate in bis ‘Semi-Final’                                Fee £299 

Pre-judged - A booth can be achieved/won.

Pre-judging. From each 10 applications received, one will be go forward and win a ‘Standard Booth’ in the final). 

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 bis 24th Anniversary Show & Awards.

The top scorer, at least 1 of each of 10 applicants pre-judged in the Semi Finals, wins a Standard Booth worth  £1693 at no extra charge in the Finals (with everything a Standard Booth includes).

The next round judging deadline is 15th July 2024 for the 18th October 2024.

 

 

General Booth Info

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Stand/booth walls are 2m high and have a Velcro loop surface, for easy fixture of posters. There is general hall lighting over each stand. Electrical sockets may be ordered on the set up day directly from the venue electrical contractor who requires they are ordered by 12 noon. Parking may be booked separately through our website portal.

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OPTIONS

 

* 4’x2’ Table & Chair Hire £55 GBP

 

* Visa Invitation Letter £25 GBP

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* Dinner Award Tickets £120 GBP

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Standard booth in the 'FINALS' includes: 

Stand-Booth sizes available starting from 2x2m (4 sq m) from £1693 @ £423.00 per sq m.
One exhibit per 2x2m space includes shell scheme, fascia, name board, carpet, 1 x entry into the Awards, 1 x ticket to The World Inventions Awards Dinner and unlimited names on your guest list for entry at the exhibition entrance. Additional dinner tickets are subject to availability, early booking is recommended. 

 

 

Standard Booking Terms:

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Visa Application

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Postponement Policy In the event of a failed VISA application:
In the event you are unable to obtain a visa a 70% credit will be made
towards participation costs for the following years event once proof of the
VISA application and failure has been provided. 

Cancellation Policy: 
Cancellation may be made up to three months prior to the event at 0% charge.
After this time up until 60 days prior to the event opening 70% charge.
After 60 days prior to the event 100% charge. 

 

important access information

 

BUILD UP:

Set up is from 9am on Wednesday the date tbc October 2025 and the exhibition opens at 1pm - 7pm.

Loading Bay - Hall Details

 

BREAK DOWN:

Break Down is from Details tbc Exhibitors and exhibits must be clear of the venue by 7pm.   

Please note no exhibit will be allowed to start breaking down until the exhibition is closed and all public have exited. 

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