DTX Manchester (Digital Transformation Expo)

Build-up typically begins the afternoon before the show opens, with breakdown starting immediately after the final session on 29 April. Exact timings are confirmed in the exhibitor manual issued by the organisers approximately eight weeks before the event. Check your exhibitor portal or contact the DTX team directly for access schedules and vehicle movement windows.

A stand that size usually needs two people to cover both days comfortably without gaps. One person alone cannot manage continuous footfall, take breaks or attend supplier meetings. Adding an Event BDR means your technical staff can focus on product demonstrations while the rep handles qualification and meeting bookings.

Exhibitor registration is located at the main entrance to Manchester Central. Bring your exhibitor confirmation email and photo ID. Badges are issued on-site during build-up and on both show days. Additional staff passes must be ordered through the exhibitor portal before the deadline stated in your manual.

Manchester Central and DTX enforce height restrictions, fire safety requirements and branding guidelines. Shell scheme stands come with standard panels and fascia; space-only stands must submit build drawings for approval. No open flames, no ceiling suspension without approval, and all electrical work must be certified. The exhibitor manual lists prohibited materials and structural limits.

English is the working language. The audience is primarily UK-based IT and digital transformation professionals, with some attendees from Ireland and mainland Europe. Stands serving multinational accounts may encounter French, German or Spanish speakers, but the vast majority of conversations happen in English.

Yes. The organisers provide exhibitors with tools to arrange meetings in advance through the event platform. Pre-scheduled meetings increase the return on your stand investment. An Event BDR can also work your pre-booked calendar, handle walk-up traffic between appointments and fill gaps with qualified leads captured on the floor.

DTX Manchester is smaller and more regional than the London show, drawing primarily from the North of England, Midlands and Scotland. Attendees tend to be senior practitioners with direct budget influence rather than large vendor-shopping teams. The floor is less crowded, which means longer, more focused conversations but also requires active stand engagement to capture every opportunity.

Freight delivery is managed through the official logistics partner listed in your exhibitor manual. You can arrange direct delivery during build-up or use the advance warehouse service. Vehicle access to the loading bay is time-slotted; confirm your delivery window with the logistics team. Hand-carry items can be brought in during exhibitor access hours.

Without representation, that prospect either waits, leaves or visits a competitor. An Event BDR ensures no visitor is missed: they engage every arrival, qualify their interest and either hand them to your team immediately or book a meeting for later. This is the core problem representation solves on a busy floor.

Shell scheme stands typically include one power socket. Additional power, internet and AV equipment must be ordered separately through the official suppliers listed in the exhibitor manual. Space-only stands require you to arrange all services. Order early; prices increase closer to the event and on-site ordering is significantly more expensive.