The Computing Insight UK 2026 exhibition will be open on Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th December at Manchester Central. There is a set-up day on Wednesday 2nd December (between 8am and 5pm) and all exhibits MUST be set-up on this day. We do not allow setting up in the exhibition during the conference on 3rd and 4th December. This is a health and safety requirement of the venue.
How to register:
Step 1 – register your company here.
Select CIUK 2026 Exhibitor as your registration type and you will be directed to the exhibitor registration path.
Register you company as normal. Exhibition staff can be registered in step 2.
Step 2 – register your exhibition staff here.
Select CIUK 2026 Delegate as your registration type and you will be directed to the delegate registration path.
Select the registration type 'Exhibition Staff' when prompted.
You should have received a discount code for the free entry of 3 of your staff in your company registration confirmation email. Redeem the discount by entering the code at on the payment page.
We have four different exhibitor packages available - Gold, Silver, Bronze and Standard. Each package includes different options. You can download a copy of the package information sheet from here and you will select your package via the online registration form.
During registration you will also select your stand. A copy of the floor plan is available here for reference . If your preferred stand is not showing as an option on the form when you register then it has already been selected by another company.
Payment of exhibitor fees can be made by credit card at the time you submit your registration or we can send you an invoice. If you choose the invoice option then you MUST upload a purchase order when you register. We cannot issue an invoice without a relevant PO.
Any questions should be directed to the conference mailbox - CIUK@stfc.ac.uk. The main contact for the CIUK exhibition is Georgia Lomas.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Manchester Central in December.
The CIUK exhibition is covered by our conference Terms and Conditions. These include the cancellation policy for the event that will be adhered to at all times with one exception. By submitting your registration to exhibit you are confirming your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Sterling Event Group will be providing AV support for CIUK 2026. They can also provide exhibitors with equipment such as screens, laptops, iPads, PA systems and microphones. Download an order form here. All completed forms to be returned to Sterling at exhibitions@sterlingeventgroup.co.uk. If you need equipment not listed on the order form please contact Sterling directly on 0161 436 4444 to discuss your requirements.
As with last year, badge scanner are availbale for hire to all exhibitors. Full details are available here.
Please note that we will be taking photos during the event. If you prefer not to be featured in event photos please let a member of the organising team on the registration desk know.