Case Study: Rugby Expo 2011

The client:   110 percent

The event:   Rugby Expo

                    November 23 and 24, 2011

                    Twickenham Stadium

Event Summary:

Rugby Expo is the world's leading rugby convention - held over two days it's the business world of rugby all under one roof.

In 2011 the event was held at Twickenham making full use of the stadium's first class conference facilities, giving all guests the opportunity to experience one of the most iconic sporting theatres in the world.

The event combined an unrivalled conference programme, masterclass workshops, and a live exhibition.

The aim of the event was to create the ideal environment for visitors to learn about the latest developments in the game, create the chance for guests to network with others in the rugby world, and offer an opportunity for new business deals.

Event support:

Stagecraftuk worked closely with the organisers from the initial planning stages to ensure an all-encompassing package was provided covering all the exhibition services for the event, including floorplan design, drawing and management, electrical design, distribution and management; and full shell scheme support

Gerald Salt, Stagecraftuk Technical Director, said:

"Rugby Expo is an event on an incredible scale, and is one of the real highlights of the rugby world calendar. We were very proud to deliver the entire range of exhibition services for such a high profile event, and to create a two-day exhibition that was very well received."

From the Organiser:

Tom Davis, from 110percent, said:

"We have worked with the Stagecraftuk team on a number of events so we were confident they would deliver to our brief and more. They provided us with a complete solution for Rugby Expo and they approached the event with enthusiasm and professionalism, which ensured we had happy exhibitors who were ready to do business as soon as the show opened."