PLEA 2017

EDINBURGH
3RD - 5TH JULY
WWW.PLEA2017.NET

PASSIVE LOW ENERGY ARCHITECTURE

EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS
 33rd International PLEA Conference
DESIGN TO THRIVE
FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER FUTURE

PLEA is a global network that has led a worldwide discourse on architectural and
urban design through its conferences since 1982. Originally focussed on ‘Passive and
Low Energy Architecture’ the scope of its remit has expanded to also encompass many
different aspects of Low Carbon, Sustainable and Resilient Design for Buildings, Cities and
Ecosystems. It has thousands of professional, academic, student and industry members
from over 40 countries.

PLEA conferences are highly ranked, attracting academia, architects, engineers and
planners with support from industry, cities and governments. Over 600 delegates are
expected to attend PLEA 2017 in Edinburgh. The PLEA world leading Keynote Speakers
will address vital issues of the day on sustainable and resilient built environments.

PLEA 2017 is being hosted by a consortium of Scottish Universities, the Scottish

Government, the City of Edinburgh and Historic Environment Scotland. It will feature over
250 speakers from across the globe, site visits, extraordinary parties and many networking
opportunities. Some recent PLEA events are shown here:
PLEA2016 - Los Angeles: www.plea2016.org, PLEA2015 - Bologna: http://www.plea2015.
it/ and PLEA2014 in India: http://www.plea2014.in/.

Scotland and Edinburgh are hosting PLEA 2017 to learn from, and share, progress
made here and elsewhere in building a more resilient country through new thinking in
education, modern design, refurbishment of the historic building stock, energy and water
systems, tools, technologies, materials and planning, design policies and demonstration
projects.

PLEA 2017 Exhibition will be formally opened on the evening of July 3rd 2017 and
close after lunch on the 5th July, held in the first floor Ballroom and two flanking Drawing
rooms at the Assembly Rooms on George Street, in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic New
Town. First built in 1787 the gracious Assembly Rooms have hosted great debates and
displays in them since the height of the 18th Century Scottish Enlightenment.

PLEA 2017 Exhibition is split into three sections. The Ballroom includes exhibition
space for architectural, construction, energy, water and services companies demonstrating
new thinking and products in the field. Drawing Room One will house exhibits from the
Scottish Schools of Architecture and Engineering and Partner Organisations. Drawing
Room Two will house and exhibition of innovative construction materials and opportunities.

An Exhibition in the Assembly Ballrooms will showcase best practice and innovations
in many fields of sustainable architecture, settlements, education, technology and design.

The PLEA 2017 Welcome Reception and opening of the Exhibition will be
held at 17.30 – 19.30 on July 3rd after the first Plenary in the Music Room of the Assembly
Building.
For more information see: https://plea2017.net/exhibition
 BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING AT PLEA 2017

• A direct presence and profile at the heart of the most respected global
associations working for a low-energy future through design.
• Direct access to over 600+ leading-edge professionals. These PLEA 2017
speakers and delegates will include architects, engineers, planners,
leading academics and city organisations.
• The opportunity to showcase your products and services to Key Product
Specifiers: Construction Firms, Architectural Practices, Universities, Local
Authorities, Quantity Surveyors, M&E Engineers.
• The opportunity to cultivate business relations with existing and new
clients through:
Networking sessions
based directly in the Exhibition space - including the Welcome Reception,
and all subsequent networking sessions during coffee and lunch breaks.
Two complimentary conference registrations
These provide access to all conference talks and sessions, and the
option to attend the Edinburgh Castle Party and Conference Dinner in the
Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
 YOU ARE INVITED TO EXHIBIT AT PLEA 2017

WHO will be viewing your display? As well as our attendees - over 600 professionals - the
Exhibition will also be open to the general public during special plenary sessions, enabling
you to reach a far wider audience for your displays and information than the conference
audience, who will include a wide range of decision makers from industry, education,
policy fields, the designing professions and city, regional and national organisations.

WHAT will be on display?: The PLEA Exhibition offers the opportunity to showcase
Services, Products and Tools relevant to sustainable and low carbon / low energy building.
Technologies, products and programmes can be tailored to suit your own markets and
intentions.

WHO will be exhibiting? We will be asking the premier brands in the field of genuinely
Passive, Low Carbon, Environmentally friendly buildings, materials, energy systems and
innovative solutions to exhibit. We hope that a WHOSE WHO of market leaders will be
on display and we are particularly keen to include the work of Scottish Based Design and
Engineering Practices in the Exhibition.

Displays of work by Scottish based Design Practices will be particularly welcomed.

SECURING A PLEA 2017 EXHIBITION SPACE

Space Equipment Cost

Edge Space 2m x 2m Table with white linen (6’x2’), chair,
£950
(16 available at present) Poster Board (6’x3’), power
Premium Central 2m x 2m As above. Additional tables, chairs
£1750
(6 available ) and Boards available on request
All prices are inclusive of VAT
Notes:
Final layout may vary in some ways from the indicative plan shown here.
Please notify us if you do NOT require the standard set of equipment on offer.
 SECURING A PLEA 2017 EXHIBITION SPACE
For more information on Exhibition options and costs contact our Exhibition Director on
exhibition@plea2017.net
Following provisional agreement by email or phone, your exhibition option will be held for
you for 21 working days. During this time it can be secured by completing and returning
the PLEA 2017 Exhibition Form along with a deposit of 25%. Full payment is due within
3 months of receipt of your reservation request, or by 12th April 2017, whichever is earlier.

Ballroom Drawing Room

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