Ops on Tour

  Understanding your exhibitor and contractor journey: 

from onboarding to delivery  

We're heading on tour!

  The Ops Nest together with Full Circle Events & Exhibitions invite you to a 24-hour immersive ops experience in the exhibition heart of the north, where you'll design and deliver your own exhibition stand...

... the question is, will it be ready in time for show open?!

Across two days, you’ll step into the shoes of your exhibitors and contractors, gaining first-hand insight into their journey from initial sale and onboarding through to live show delivery.

Day One

Tuesday 9th June

3pm arrival in Manchester

Arrive in Manchester mid-afternoon for check-in, then join us for a site visit at Co-op Live alongside the Full Circle team.

The evening continues with pre-dinner drinks and a dinner hosted by Full Circle. 

We'll then head back to our hotel to ensure we are ready for a full day of learning on tour at Full Circle HQ on Wednesday 10th.

Day Two

Wednesday 10th June

10am - 4pm

Working in teams,  you’ll design and deliver a fully functioning shell scheme stand complete with storeroom, carpet, electrics, graphics and accessories ready for a 3.30pm opening.    

You’ll experience the pressures, decisions and dependencies your exhibitors and contractors manage every day in a simulated showfloor experience. 

For those local to Manchester, there is the option to attend for day two only - just let us know when you book!

You'll leave with

✔︎First Hand Perspective 

of how operational decisions impact delivery on the ground

✔︎Hands On Experience

of time-sensitive, real-life build challenges

✔︎ Understanding

of contractor processes, constraints and touchpoints

✔︎A Crystal Ball (!)

or at least the abilty to spot friction points in exhibitor onboarding and identify ways to streamline the journey 

✔︎A Wider Network

Ops on Tour is a brilliant way to spend meaningful time with exhibition ops professionals in a small, trusted environment

✔︎The Confidence

that comes with practical insight, stronger partnerships and fresh perspective

When: 

Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th June 2026

option to join us just for Wednesday 10th June

Where: 

Manchester

Co-op Live and Full Circle HQ

Logistics: 

For those attending both days, your overnight stay is covered (if you need it) along with dinner on Tuesday

For those attending on Wednesday, lunch will be provided

All you need to organise is your transport to Manchester 

Cost: 

Premium members go free - complete the booking form below

Online members - email [email protected] to join the waiting list for an online member spot  

Ops on Tour is open to all premium Ops Nest members for free, but places are limited 

and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please complete the form below to confirm your attendance and we'll get the joining instructions out to you.

Remember to use your Ops Nest registered email address.

“Having these opportunities where we can come together as a team, have some fun and do some learning is brilliant and something we really enjoy.”

Jennifer Phipps, Operations Director, RX UK