Exhibition Stands for What University? & What Career? Live
Planning to exhibit at What University? & What Career? Live? Explore portable, fabric, pop-up, modular and LED exhibition stands, with in-house print and artwork support from XL Displays.
Dates: 13 November - 14 November 2026 |Venue: Olympia
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Order with confidence for your event. Contact our team with your event date and delivery postcode for product lead-time and delivery guidance.
In-house print and design
Our team can check print-ready files, provide artwork templates or help create professional graphics for your exhibition display.
Displays for every budget
Choose from compact portable products through to reusable modular systems and illuminated exhibition stand packages.
Shop by Exhibition Stand Type
Start with the display format that best matches your available space, transport requirements and budget.
Popular Exhibition Stands for What University? & What Career? Live
Explore popular portable, fabric, pop-up, modular and illuminated exhibition displays for your event space.
About What University? & What Career? Live
What University? and What Career? Live is a free public event in Olympia's National Hall helping school leavers explore university courses, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
Designed for 15-to-19-year-olds, the event brings universities and leading employers together to offer guidance, expert advice and information about routes into higher education and careers.
About Olympia
In 1886, the National Agricultural Hall opened with the aim of creating the UK’s largest covered show centre. Its name changed quickly and renamed Olympia later that same year. The building was built using a 1200 tonne frame made of iron and 2500 sheets of quarter-inch-thick glass.
In 1886/7 the first event to be held at the freshly named Olympia was the Hippodrome Circus. This show was closely followed by ‘An Exhibition of Sporting Dogs’ by the infamous Mr Charles Cruft alongside other equestrian and sporting events.
June 4th 1888 saw the Irish Exhibition open, showcasing an insight into Irish life, work and industry. In 1889, Phineas T.Barnum’s ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ arrived in London, and the Olympia was the chosen location.
In 1908 Olympia saw the very first Ideal Home show!
In the 195o’s annual events became popular with food, hotel and catering exhibitions as well as the 1953 Motor Show which was hugely popular so much so the police asked the exhibitors to open the doors early as the queues of visitors was so long! Jimmi Hendrix and a little-known band called The Pink Floyd also performed in the 1960s as well as the continuation of Crufts dog show.
In 2013, Olympia was completely renovated during a massive £30m redevelopment resulting Olympia Central and Olympia Conference Centre. The company also rebranded as Olympia London.
In 2017 Olympia London was acquired by a consortium of investors, headed by Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance. The venue’s history and original purpose offered inspiration for their vision of the space will watch Olympia London transform into a world-leading events entertainment, arts and experiential district; to be marvelled over for the next 130 years and beyond.
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Choosing the Right Exhibition Stand
The right display depends on how much space you have, how frequently it will be used and how it needs to be transported. This quick guide is a useful starting point.
| What You Need | Recommended Display |
|---|---|
| A compact, affordable branded display | Roller banner or portable banner stand |
| A reusable seamless exhibition backdrop | Tension fabric exhibition stand |
| A wide display that packs into a case | Traditional or fabric pop-up stand |
| A display that adapts to different spaces | Modular exhibition stand |
| A high-impact illuminated backdrop | LED exhibition lightbox system |
| A coordinated display ready to exhibit | Complete exhibition stand kit |
For more detailed guidance, read our exhibition stand buyer’s guide or ask our team to recommend products for your space and budget.
Exhibiting at What University? & What Career? Live?
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Find Your Exhibition StandExhibition Stand Delivery Across the UK
We deliver exhibition display products throughout the UK. Delivery options can vary according to the product size, production time and destination postcode.
If you are ordering for What University? & What Career? Live or another fixed event date, contact us before ordering. We can check the product lead time and discuss the appropriate delivery service for your postcode.
Planning more events? Browse our UK exhibition and trade show calendar to find forthcoming exhibitions.
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