Exhibiting at the show? Discover the keys and our advice on your show preparation
All the key stages in preparing to take part in Créations & savoir-faire 2026

BEFORE THE SHOW
1. Preparing for your stay and that of your teams.
- Book hotel and transport well in advance: Paris hotels fill up fast.
- Find all the practical information on our website.
2. Maximise your visibility and generate leads
- Showcase your new products: the search for new products is the main reason for visiting the show.
- Online catalogue: enter your products and brands free of charge in your exhibitor area, "Catalogue Registration" section.
- Communication tools: advertising on the show floor plan, banners in visitor newsletters, sampling... Ask your sales manager for more information.
- Media exposure: benefit from additional media exposure via your exhibitor space.

IN THE RUN-UP TO THE SHOW
3. Use the media kit.
- Communicate your participation on all your media (website, e-mails, social networks) using the exhibition logos and banners.
- Attract attention with a special offer or event on your stand.
- Send your press releases via your personal space for distribution to the press.
4. Invite your contacts
- Use your invitation codes to invite your customers by email.
5. Complete the programme and catalogue .
- Inscribe your workshops, animations and events in the schedule.
- Fill in the online catalogue, the most consulted section of the site.
6. Print your badges
- All members of your team must have an exhibitor badge to gain access to the show and be identifiable.

DURING THE SHOW
7. Submit your press releases to the Press / Influence Club
8. Viralise your participation
- Identify the show (@salonsdiy) and use the #salonCSF on social networks.
- Tips: "work in progress" photos, products, stand numbers, highlights (signings, demonstrations, workshops, etc.).
9. Optimising your stand layout
- Take care with decoration, lighting and product display to grab attention.
- Design your products and create a space that's comfortable and inspiring.
- Plan animations to attract visitors.
10. Preparing to set up your stand
- Order technical services and furniture in advance: electricity, furniture, dressing, decoration...
- Collect your exhibitor badges from the Exhibitor Reception desk on the day of set-up.
11. Receiving your stand
- Check your orders D-14 on the technical platform.
- Locate your Exhibitor Welcome for any assistance.
- Keep your Exhibitor Passport and Road Book for quick access to practical information.
12. Rebooking for the next edition
- Take advantage of preferential rates to reserve your stand for the next edition via the "Reserve your stand 2026" space.
13. Dismantling
- Leave your stand area clean and tidy, just as it was when you arrived.

AFTER THE SHOW
14. Communicating and saying thank you
- Share photos and thanks on your social networks and other platforms.
15. Take the satisfaction survey .
- Your feedback helps us improve the show for future editions.