FAQs

No. We will send your badge via email a week ahead of the show. The email will come from: [email protected].

If possible, save this email address to your favourites to avoid the badge email going into your junk folder.

Yes, if you need to, you can print your badge at the entrance to the show. However, we recommend printing your badge at home and bringing it with you to avoid any queues and get into the show as quickly as possible.

Please arrive at the event at least 30 minutes before your session starts to allow plenty of time to find your theatre and get set up.

On arrival at the show entrance, show your badge to a member of staff and make your way to the theatre you are presenting in. To find your theatre check the large ‘You Are Here’ board at the front of the event or pick up a Show Guide which contains a map. If you can’t find your theatre ask a member of staff at the show entrance.

At your theatre make yourself known to the stage host 10 minutes before the start of your presentation, so they can prepare you for your session.

To request a visa letter to attend DCW, please click here to complete the form.

We encourage all speakers to promote their attendance and session at the event. For inspiration, please go to ‘Promote Your Session’ in the Speaker Hub where you will find top tips and downloadable graphics for sharing to your personal social media profiles.

For more information on promoting your session, please see the blogs posted on our Speaker Academy for tips on posting to your social media, mastering pre-event networking and making the most of online content.

Yes! Simply go to ‘Promote Your Session’ in the Speaker Hub where you will find top tips and graphics to download and share to your personal social media profiles. For more information, please go to our Speaker Academy here.

Please encourage your network to register for the event using this link: https://eventdata.uk/Visitor/DigitalConstructionWeek26.aspx?TrackingCode=DCW800

Please send us your editorial, guest blogs and opinion pieces related to your session. We’ll publish them on to our news page and share on social media to promote your session. Please send stories to Lois by emailing [email protected].

No, you don’t need to send us your presentation prior to the event.

We recommend PowerPoint, or suitable alternatives, for your presentation to be displayed on the screen behind the stage. For best practice on creating a PowerPoint presentation, please go to our Speaker Academy tips.

Talking panel sessions don’t require a presentation.

Hand your presentation USB stick to the theatre host or AV team.

Remember to save videos, audio, images and fonts separately onto the same USB as your PowerPoint presentation. This content is not automatically saved within your presentation and this will prevent the possibility of loosing any vital content needed on the day.

Use the following format to name your presentation file: Name / Date / Presentation Theatre.

Yes, it’s ok to bring a laptop to present with as long as you bring all the necessary adaptors to connect to the theatre AV equipment. If using your own laptop we always advise bringing a back up presentation on a separate USB drive.

No, we don’t allow flyering or seat drops in the theatres unless you are the theatre sponsor. If you would like to find out more about sponsoring a theatre, please contact the Sales team.

Try not to clutter your PowerPoint slides. As a guide, stand approximately ten times your screen size away. You should still be able to read the text on the slide. We recommend using a mixture of text and images to maintain audience engagement.

All changes must be submitted before Friday 1st May 2026.

To change or add a new speaker to your session contact Charlotte: [email protected].

Any changes after this date will not be reflected on the website, event app or in print at the show.

If you’ve already submitted changes before this date but they haven’t yet been updated, the team are processing them.

Please arrive at Excel at least 30 minutes before your session is due to start. The closest station is Custom House. The event entrance is at Hall N1 where staff will be happy to help If you need to print your badge, want directions to your theatre or have any questions.

Please call a member of our events team as soon as possible on +44 (0)1273 645 132.

All theatres are located on the show floor. To find your theatre, check the large ‘You Are Here’ board at the front of the show or pick up a Show Guide which contains a map.

If you can’t find your theatre, ask the staff at the entrance to the show who will direct you and help with any other questions you may have.

Belongings can be stored at the free Excel cloakroom located on the main Excel concourse. To find the cloakroom head to halls N4 and S4 at the east end of the concourse and take the stairs down to Level 0.

Please note, items can’t be stored overnight and cameras, laptop equipment or any other electronic devices should not be stored in cloakroom.

Yes, you will be discretely notified by show staff at 10 minutes and 5 minutes before your session is due to finish.

Allow at least 5 minutes for FAQs at the end of your presentation. This needs to be included in your total session time.

Yes, the theatre host will have a microphone and facilitate audience questions during the Q&A. They will also make sure presentations run to time.

This is a trade only event and admission is restricted to trade visitors involved in or those who have connections or interest in the event.

Attendees are not permitted to distribute publicity material or solicit for business without written consent of the organisers.

Children under the age of 18, with a genuine interest in the subject matter, can attend if they have received written permission from the organisers and are accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.

Last entry to the event is one hour before the show closes.

The cut-off date to make changes to your session is Friday 1st May 2026.

To change details about your session, such as change of speaker or title, please contact: [email protected].

Please note: Any changes submitted after Friday 1st May 2026 will not be reflected on the website, app or in print at the show.

If you have already submitted changes before this date and they have not yet been updated, these are being processed by the team.

Try to keep your photo professional i.e. no holiday photos, photos with other people or casual wear. Where possible, use natural lighting and provide us with a headshot of yourself smiling/looking at the camera. It is good to have a plain background so you, as the speaker, are the focal point.

You can use your mobile phone to take a photo as this is high-enough quality for us to use.

Here’s some pointers to writing a good speaker bio:

• Keep it brief – 200-250 words is a good length for your bio.
• Include your current position and a brief mention of work history and experience that is relevant to your speaking topic and audience.
• Include academic qualifications, awards, and a reference to published work, but only if applicable to the material you are presenting.
• Mention previous speaking experience.
• Add something personal to make you stand out.
• Focus on how the audience perceives you.

Your speaker profile details will be published on the DCW website, the event app, included in collateral at the show and used in the marketing campaign.

Please refer to your email confirmation for the length of your session as they are not all the same. Your session time must include any time allocated to Q&A.

There is free wifi at Excel, but don’t rely on this for your presentation. Upload all your presentation content, including videos, to a USB stick to avoid issues using the internet.

• A standing lectern with a microphone on the theatre stage
• A wireless microphone that can be attached to your collar
• An LCD projector with a screen behind the stage
• For panel sessions, there will be stools and chairs on the stage.

You don’t need to share your presentation or hand outs with us before the event.

Bring your presentation to the event on a USB memory stick and hand it to the theatre host when you get to your theatre.

Alternatively, you can present from your own laptop which can be plugged into the theatre AV. Ensure you bring any necessary cables and we recommend bringing a back up of your presentation on a USB stick.

We record the audio, if you would like this, please contact [email protected] after the event and we can supply it.

If you would like to bring a videographer to film your session or bring your own filming equipment, this will be dependent on the set up of the theatre. You will also need to undergo a Risk Assessment check and send this to Dan by emailing [email protected]. If you would like a Risk Assessment template to fill-out, please request one from Dan and he will be happy to help.

There isn’t a dedicated speaker lounge, however speakers can use the DCW Lounge at the centre of the show floor.

To find the lounges, download the event app or pick up a Show Guide. There is also signage at the entrance which features a map of both events.

You can use these spaces to relax, prep for your presentation and network with other speakers.

You can use the lounges to collaborate and set up meetings with visitors and/or exhibitors from the show.

No, sessions aren’t available online after the event. We record the audio of sessions, if you would like a copy to share with your audience after the event contact [email protected].

If you have any questions regarding your session please contact Charlotte at [email protected].