Build-up & Dismantling Schedule
General Information
- All personnel requiring access to the venue during build-up and /or dismantling periods must register for the necessary pass
- Exhibitors and Contractors may only access the site for build-up on the day detailed for your specific stand type
- Exhibitors should plan the design of their stand space with the level of complexity that can realistically be built within the official build-up period
- Exhibitors who feel that more time may be needed for their construction can contact servifira directly to discuss the possibility of an early access tenancy agreement, at the exhibitors own cost
- Please note:
- If a contractor has various stands within the event, the combined square meters of all stands can be applied to this list
- No vehicle movement or work at height is permitted inside the venue on Sunday 25 February 2023. Click here for more details
- Security & ID Checks
- Passport or National ID must be presented when accessing the venue. ID checks will be performed at all access points
- Only Passport or European Union National ID Card will be accepted for access to MWC. This includes the build-up, event and dismantling periods. Other forms of ID including driving licenses or similar are not valid to access the venue
- Important: The ID document shown at access points must be the same used for registration
- PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
- Hard hats and high visibility vests are required in order to gain entry to the venue during build-up and dismantling, except for the Sunday before the event starts
- Flat shoes, pumps, heels of any kind (including trainer heels), wedges and open toed shoes such as sandals and flip-flops – are NOT permitted during build up and dismantling at any time. This is for your personal safety during the construction phase as well as if an incident was to occur
Build-up Times
Stand Size |
From |
To |
Times |
Double Decks, Complex Structures and stands over 500m 2 |
Wednesday 14 February |
Sunday 25 February |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Over 200m 2 |
Thursday 15 February |
Sunday 25 February |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Over 100m 2 |
Friday 16 February |
Sunday 25 February |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Over 75m 2 |
Saturday 17 February |
Sunday 25 February |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Over 50m 2 |
Sunday 18 February |
Sunday 25 February |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Over 25m 2 |
Monday 19 February |
Sunday 25 February |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Under 25m 2 |
Tuesday 20 February |
Sunday 25 February |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Stand / Meeting Room Type |
From |
To |
Times |
Exhibition Stand Plus |
Saturday 24 February |
Sunday 25 February |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Shell Scheme Stand |
Saturday 24 February |
Sunday 25 February |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Executive Meeting Room |
Saturday 24 February |
Sunday 25 February |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Congress Square Meeting Room |
Saturday 24 February | Sunday 25 February | 08:00 - 21:00 |
Meeting Room Plus |
Saturday 24 February | Sunday 25 February | 08:00 - 21:00 |
Standard Meeting Room |
Saturday 24 February | Sunday 25 February | 08:00 - 21:00 |
Daily Meeting Room |
Only accessible on the day of hire |
Dismantling Times
Date |
Time |
Notes |
Thursday 29 February |
18:00 - 22:00 |
Only for the removal of valuable equipment that can be hand carried.No dismantling work is allowed. |
Friday 1 March |
08:00 - 21:00 |
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Saturday 2 March |
08:00 - 21:00 |
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Sunday 3 March |
08:00 - 21:00 |
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Monday 4 March |
08:00 - 21:00 |
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Tuesday 5 March |
08:00 - 21:00 |
Stand / Meeting Room Type |
Date |
Time |
Exhibition Stand Plus |
Thursday 29 February | 18:00 - 22:00 |
Shell Scheme Stand |
Thursday 29 February |
18:00 - 22:00 |
Executive Meeting Room |
Thursday 29 February |
18:00 - 22:00 |
Congress Square Meeting Room |
Thursday 29 February |
18:00 - 22:00 |
Meeting Room Plus |
Thursday 29 February |
18:00 - 22:00 |
Standard Meeting Room |
Thursday 29 February |
18:00 - 22:00 |
16:00 |
The event ends at 16:00. Contractors will not be allowed to access the Venue until 18:00 in order to allow for all visitors to leave and for carpet to be removed from the gangways. |
17:00 |
For safety reasons no trolleys should be used until all visitors have left the building. The removal of carpet from the gangways will commence. |
18:00 |
Removal of valuable items begins |
22:00 |
Venue empty of exhibitors/contractors |
- For safety reasons, electricity to stands will be cut from 18:00 Thursday 29 February
- No vehicles are allowed to circulate inside the halls. All items must be removed by hand
- Please ensure that personal and valuable items are removed on Thursday 29 February. The GSMA is not liable for any items left on your stand unattended. (Note: this time is designated only for the removal of audio-visual equipment, computers and other valuable items)
- Valuable items can be removed by hand through the venue access points. Underground parking areas are available around the venue (Parking B,& F max. vehicle height 2.10m), to allow loading of goods
- For external AV companies (not Fira official suppliers) that need to remove equipment on this day, please contact: mwcvehicleaccess@firabarcelona.com
- Stand structures cannot be dismantled on Thursday 29 February. Stand structure dismantling commences on Friday 1 March
- Empty boxes that have been stored with Resa/EF-GSM will begin to be distributed. Due to the high quantity of empty boxes, we cannot guarantee that your boxes will be delivered to your stand until Friday 1 March. To maintain the security inside the halls the empty boxes will be delivered sequentially
Contractor Access during Event Open Days
- All exhibitors can register contractor personnel that they wish to have onsite during the opening days of the event if required. Access will be permitted in accordance with exhibitor access times
- Please note: This badge must register via the Exhibitor & Partner Invitation System. Please check the Exhibitor & Partner Registration section for more information