Major Events
Brij & Co designs and builds exhibition stands for Australia's major trade and consumer shows. This page lists the events we build for most, with the next dates and venues, and links to a page for each one that covers what that show's exhibitors actually need: venue rules, build windows, stand formats and how long to allow.
Upcoming major events and where they are held
Dates below are taken from each organiser's website and were checked on 30 October 2026. Organisers do move dates, so confirm on the official site before you book freight or travel.
| Event | Next dates | Venue | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBC Baby Expo | Sydney 14 to 15 Nov 2026, then Melbourne 27 to 28 Feb 2027 | Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth | Consumer |
| AIME | 15 to 17 Feb 2027 | MCEC, Melbourne | Trade |
| APPEX | 16 to 19 Mar 2027 | MCEC, Melbourne | Trade |
| Ozwater'27 | 4 to 6 May 2027 | ICC Sydney | Trade |
| Australian Manufacturing Week | 11 to 14 May 2027 | Melbourne | Trade |
| Good Food & Wine Show | Melbourne 28 to 30 May, Sydney 25 to 27 Jun, Perth 20 to 22 Aug, Brisbane 22 to 24 Oct 2027 | MCEC, ICC Sydney, PCEC, BCEC | Consumer |
| ARBSQLD (ARBS) | 2 to 3 Jun 2027 | BCEC, Brisbane | Trade |
| Beauty Expo Australia | 7 to 8 Aug 2027 | ICC Sydney | Trade only |
| Security Exhibition & Conference | 25 to 27 Aug 2027 | ICC Sydney | Trade |
| Fine Food Australia | 6 to 9 Sep 2027 | ICC Sydney | Trade only |
| All-Energy Australia | 27 to 28 Oct 2027 | MCEC, Melbourne | Trade |
Why each event gets its own page
A stand that works at Fine Food Australia would be wrong for AIME. Fine Food visitors walk the aisles tasting product, so the stand needs a working counter, sinks and cold storage. AIME runs on pre-booked hosted buyer meetings, so the same floor space is better spent on meeting tables and quiet. Security Expo visitors want to touch hardware. Good Food & Wine visitors are the public, buying on the day.
The venues differ too. ICC Sydney, MCEC and BCEC each have their own height limits, rigging rules and approval forms, and each organiser sets its own deadlines for stand plans. The event pages below collect what we know about each show so you can plan the stand around how that event really works.
How we work on a major event
- Brief and floor plan. Send us the stand number, size and open sides from your booking. We check the organiser's manual for height limits and plan deadlines before we design anything.
- 3D design. You get a rendered concept and a quote. We revise until it is right, then lock the drawings for submission to the organiser.
- Approvals. We prepare and lodge the stand plans, engineering and rigging requests the organiser and venue ask for.
- Build and pre-assembly. The stand is built in our Ingleburn workshop and stood up in full before it leaves, so problems are found in Sydney rather than on bump-in day.
- Bump-in, show and bump-out. Our crew installs within the build window, stays on call during the show and removes everything at close. Reusable parts are stored for your next event.
Exhibition stands, trade show booths and displays for every format
Whether you call it an exhibition stand, a trade show booth or an expo stand, the job is the same: a branded space that gets the right visitors to stop, and gives your team somewhere to turn that interest into a lead. As exhibition stand builders and contractors we cover the whole range, so you can choose the format that suits the event rather than the one a supplier happens to sell.
| Format | What it is | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Custom exhibition stands | Designed and built from scratch in our workshop for one brand | Flagship shows such as Fine Food Australia, AIME and APPEX |
| Modular exhibition stands | Reusable aluminium frames with fabric graphics and custom joinery | Brands doing several shows a year, or touring the Good Food & Wine Show |
| Shell scheme upgrades | Graphics, shelving, counters and lighting fitted inside the organiser's shell | First-time exhibitors at ARBS, Security Expo and Beauty Expo |
| Double-decker stands | Two-level stands with engineering sign-off | Large island sites where floor space is the limit |
| Exhibition stand hire | A complete stand on hire with your graphics printed for the show | One-off events and tight budgets |
| Pop-up displays | Portable fabric walls, counters and banners | 3m x 3m spaces at consumer shows such as PBC Expo |
What exhibition stands cost at major events
Budgets depend on stand size, how custom the build is, and freight to the venue. These ranges come from our exhibition stand cost guide and are for the stand itself, not the floor space you book from the organiser.
| Stand | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Pop-up display system for a 3m x 3m space | $2,500 to $5,000 |
| Hire stand, 3m x 3m, per event | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Custom 3m x 3m stand | $5,000 to $15,000 |
| Custom 3m x 6m inline stand | $10,000 to $25,000 |
| Custom island stand, 6m x 6m and larger | From about $25,000, and $80,000 plus for 9m x 9m |
| Double-decker stand | From $45,000 to $60,000 for 6m x 6m, up to $120,000 plus |
Interstate freight, venue power and rigging orders are extra and vary by show. We itemise them in the quote so you can compare like with like.
Exhibition stand builders in four cities
Sydney: ICC Sydney and Sydney Showground
Our head office and main workshop are in Ingleburn. Fine Food Australia, Security Expo, Ozwater, Beauty Expo, the Sydney Good Food & Wine Show and PBC Expo are all built and installed from here. See exhibition stands Sydney.
Melbourne: MCEC
AIME, APPEX, Australian Manufacturing Week, All-Energy Australia and the Melbourne Good Food & Wine Show are supported by our Melbourne production facility. See exhibition stands Melbourne.
Brisbane: BCEC
ARBSQLD and the Brisbane Good Food & Wine Show are supported by our Brisbane production facility. See exhibition stands Brisbane.
Perth: PCEC
The Perth Good Food & Wine Show and the Perth PBC Expo are supported by our Perth production facility. See exhibition stands Perth.
Stands we have built at these venues
Google Reviews
Rated 5.0 from 8 Google reviews
I could not recommend Brij and Co enough! We've worked with a few stand builders over the years, but Neil and the team are the best at what they do.
The stand was beautifully executed, effective, and delivered at a very reasonable price.
They perfectly brought our vision for the stand to life. Since upgrading from more basic setups, we’ve been noticeably busier at shows, with customers often lining up around the stand to engage with our products. As a start-up surrounded by much larger, more established brands, that kind of impact is incredibly valuable.
The team is also warm, friendly, and super helpful during the stressful bump-in process, which is also a huge plus.
We had such a great experience working with Brij & CO for our stand at the Sydney Hair Festival. The booth was beautifully executed, and the quality and attention to detail really stood out. Everyone loved it!!
Neil was always very responsive and easy to deal with, and Anna was incredibly supportive and helpful throughout the process. They also created oversized props for us, which turned out amazing and made a big impact at the event.
Looking forward to next year's expo!
Brij&Co have built our (Tilley Soaps) Gift Fair stands for several years now and always do a fantastic job. Professional, reliable, and great attention to detail. Thanks to Neil and the team, we highly recommended.
We had such a beautiful experience with Brij & Co. They could bring my vision to life. Organising those type of events can be stressful but they made the experience very pleasant and easy. I will definitely be using their services again BKT (Beauty Keeps Transforming) in our next hair and beauty expo. Thank you so much Anna and Neil.
Brijnco is hands down the best fair stand manufacturer we've worked with. We were impressed by their innovative designs and commitment to delivering exactly what we needed for our event. The team at Brijnco is not only creative but also highly responsive. They listened to all our requirements and ensured everything was perfect. If you need a stand that stands out, Brijnco is your go-to choice!
Exhibiting at a major event?
Tell us the event, your stand number and size. We reply within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I book a stand builder for a major event?
For a custom stand, allow 8 to 12 weeks from brief to event, and 12 to 16 weeks for a double-decker or large island stand. Organisers usually want stand plans 4 to 8 weeks before the show, so the design has to be finished well before that.
Do you build interstate?
Yes. Stands are built in our Ingleburn workshop in Sydney, and we have production facilities in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth for events in those cities.
Can you build for an event that is not on this list?
Yes. This page lists the shows we are asked about most. We build for trade shows, conferences and consumer events at any venue in Australia.
Can one stand be reused across several of these events?
Often, yes. A modular or hybrid stand can be reconfigured for different stand sizes. That suits companies that exhibit at more than one show a year, such as AMW and APPEX.
What is the difference between an exhibition stand and a trade show booth?
Nothing in practice. Exhibition stand is the usual term in Australia and the UK, and trade show booth is more common in the US. Both mean the branded structure on your allocated floor space.
How much does an exhibition stand cost?
From about $2,500 for a pop-up display on a 3m x 3m space to $25,000 and up for a custom island stand, and more for a double-decker. Our exhibition stand cost guide breaks the ranges down by size.
Are you exhibition stand contractors or designers?
Both. We design, build, freight, install and remove the stand, and lodge plans with the organiser. Fabrication happens in our own Ingleburn workshop rather than being subcontracted.