EXHIBITOR FAQs

Planning

  • You now have access to the Exhibitor Portal and Manual which is your one-stop hub for everything you need to prepare for The Schools & Academies Show 2026 which would have come from no-reply@ffair.io.

    Inside, you’ll find key information, tasks, and deadlines to help you get ready with ease. The manual is designed to make managing your event requirements straightforward and stress-free.

     Inside the Exhibitor Portal, you’ll be able to:

    • Access all exhibitor information for you and any appointed contractors in one clear, central place.

    • Add your appointed contractors or onsite team members at any time, giving them direct access to the information they need, when they need it

    • Complete required forms and tasks online

    • Order services via the Exhibitor Web Shop to enhance your time at SAAS, including Wi-Fi, graphics and more

    • Receive live updates and important notifications as we move closer to show day

     If you’re ever unsure where to find something, or whether an action sits with you or a contractor, this should always be your first stop or contact Client Relations.

  • Please contact your Account Manager who will be able to discuss options with you.  

  • Your exhibitor badge is in QR code form within the GovNet app for ConnectEd, scan on arrival at registration to print your physical badge.

  • We’ve created a guide to help you use exhibition psychology, stand design principles and international engagement to maximise your impact and ensure your brand stands out. You can access the guide here.

  • We’ve created this guide to help you prepare for a dynamic and results-driven event experience.


Exhibiting

  •  The organiser for your company will receive a Company Profile Form from the Client Relations Team, as well as the guide for providing logos. Please complete and return all the requested information as soon as possible. 

    Once we receive your company information, we will be able to upload and showcase your company on the Event website.   

  •  You can access your company exhibitor page through the ConnectEd.  Please ensure to register for your exhibitor badge before attempting to sign in.    

  • Please follow these steps to access your leads:

    1. Log in to your ConnectEd account (via desktop or the app) using your registered email.

    2. Go to the Exhibitor Centre.

    3. In the Leads section, you’ll find a list of all the contacts captured at the event.

    4. Click Export (usually located at the top right of the leads list).

    5. Once downloaded, you can open or save the file to your computer.

    Note: All leads can be accessed and exported for up to 30 days post event.

  • Please complete the exhibitor badge registration form accessible via the Exhibitor Operations Manual.   

  • Please contact client.relations@schoolsandacademiesshow.co.uk should you need to edit your badge details.  

  • Your exhibitor badge is in QR code form within the GovNet app for ConnectEd, scan on arrival at registration to print your physical badge.   

  • Yes, you can register badges for your colleagues, please complete and submit the registration form for each of your colleagues.  

  •  The number of badges depends on your stand size and arrangements with your account manager.     

  • You can view the full exhibitor list on the event website and on ConnectEd. Please note these are continuously updated right up to the event.  

  • Lead sharing allows all registered team members from your company to view and export scanned leads.

    To enable lead sharing:

    1. Go to the Exhibitor Centre.

    2. Click on the Team Members tab.

    3. Ensure the “Share contacts with the team” toggle is switched on.

    Note: Lead sharing is off by default for data protection reasons. Only members registered under your company can share and access leads.

Promotion

  • Access your dedicated Marketing Zone for promotional materials.  

    You can also access your tailored social media graphics here.

    Once we receive your company information, we will be able to upload and showcase your company on the Event website.   

Networking

  • The GovNet App is the official app version of our event platform tool ConnectEd. It’s your one-stop-shop to access all event details, Exhibitor Directory, Event Agenda, Delegate Listings & much more.  

  • Exhibitors gain exclusive access to ConnectEd 10 weeks from the show date.  

  • Visitors gain access to ConnectEd 6 weeks out from the show date.

  • Once the ConnectEd is live, if you’ve registered for your exhibitor badge, you will receive a welcome email with a direct link.  

  • In case you missed our Exhibitor ConnectEd Webinar, you can watch the recording here.

Scam Warning

  • Govnet will never offer to sell data, avoid engaging with anyone offering to sell attendee lists. See out dedicated page on Scam Warnings for more information. 

If you have any other questions not answered above, please contact our Client Relations team here.