Exhibition stands Kielce - choose quality with Mel-Expo

If you are considering a presence at trade events in Kielce, you have come to the right place. Taking part in a trade fair is not just an opportunity to present your offer – it is a real chance to win new contacts and build a recognisable brand. When planning an exhibition stand here, it is worth understanding what participation in events organised by Targi Kielce involves. Whether you are aiming for a simple system stand or are ready to invest in a more complex project, proper preparation will help you rise above the rest. This guide will help you find your way: from registration, through space costs, to choosing a contractor.

Targi Kielce S.A. – a leader in the exhibition industry

For years, Targi Kielce S.A. has been setting the standards of the exhibition market in Poland, accounting for almost 30% of the country’s trade fair sector. It is the second-largest exhibition centre in the country, with modern infrastructure that attracts companies from all over the world. It is located at Zakladowa 1 in Kielce – a location that makes access easy for participants and carriers alike.

Every year, the venue hosts events such as MSPO (defence industry, late August/early September) and Autostrada-Polska (road construction sector, May), which are among the largest trade fairs in Central and Eastern Europe. If you are aiming high – this is a place that definitely supports such ambitions.

How to become an exhibitor? The process step by step

For your company to appear on the list of exhibitors, you need to go through a few simple but important stages. The key tool here is the Exhibitor Portal – this is where you handle all the formalities and order the services you need.

Here is what the whole procedure looks like:

  1. choosing the event: check the trade fair calendar and find the event that best fits your industry,
  2. registration: log in to the exhibitor zone on the event’s website,
  3. registering your participation: fill in the form or sign the contract, indicating the space you need (e.g. 12–25 m²), ideally no later than 30 days before the fair,
  4. registration fees: pay the booking fee (usually around PLN 100 + VAT) and the advance payment,
  5. configuring services: via the Exhibitor Portal you can order technical utilities (e.g. power supply), catering, badges and other extras.

Exhibition space rental costs

One thing you always need to bear in mind when planning your budget is that the exhibition space itself – the so-called “raw floor space” – is a separate item from the stand construction.

Estimated rental costs look like this:

  • for stands up to 50 m² – the price is around PLN 200/m²,
  • for spaces of 50–150 m² – approx. PLN 150/m²,
  • for large displays over 150 m² – around PLN 120/m².

Premium locations, e.g. along the main visitor routes, may generate additional costs – but sometimes they are worth paying to gain better exposure.

What does the market look like and how do you fit in?

According to audited data from the Polish Chamber of Exhibition Industry (PIPT) and CENTREX, the Polish trade fair market showed a clear post-pandemic rebound in 2022 – 123 audited events were organised (59% more than the year before), and exhibition space reached 71% of pre-pandemic levels. Poland currently has 16 exhibition centres with a total area of 415,050 m², which places it 11th in Europe and 18th in the world.

YearNumber of fairsRented spaceNumber of visitors
20192011,621,052
20211891,580,846
202212371% of the 2019 levelapprox. 57% of the 2019 level

How to prepare for a trade fair in Kielce?

If you want your stand to really make an impression, start with a solid plan. Register on time via the Exhibitor Portal, choose the right space and find a proven contractor who will turn your vision into a finished space.

Targi Kielce is a place where you do not just show your offer – it is a place where you gain relationships, contracts and insight into what is happening in your industry.