MODA 2012

Visiting made easy – FAQs

When does Moda take place?
What are the opening hours?
Where is it held?
Who should visit?
Who is exhibiting at Moda?
How do I get there?
I’m travelling by car. What parking facilities are there?
I’m travelling by train. What’s the nearest station?
What facilities are there within the NEC complex?
Does the show offer a seminar programme?
How do I register?
How much is it to register?
Can I register my colleagues?
Are badges valid on all three days?
I haven’t received my badge. What should I do?
I opted to ‘go green’ with my registration. What happens?
Can I purchase a catalogue on site?
Are there any childcare facilities?
I don’t want to be contacted after the event. What should I do?
I am a student. Can I visit Moda?
Is there a cloakroom at Moda?
Can I hire a wheelchair at Moda?
Are pushchairs allowed into the exhibition halls?
About us
Contact us
What’s on
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When does Moda take place?

Moda takes place twice a year. The 2012 events will take place on 19-21 February and 12-14 August. Both events take place at the NEC Birmingham.

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What are the opening hours?

Sunday & Monday 9.30am-6pm, Tuesday 9.30am-4pm.

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Where is it held?

Moda is held in Halls 17-20 of the NEC Birmingham.

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Who should visit?

Moda is the UK’s largest trade show for the fashion industry, aimed at buyers from stores of all sizes across the womenswear, menswear, lingerie & swimwear and footwear sectors. The show is also free of charge to agents and distributors.

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Who is exhibiting at Moda?

Moda plays host to over 1,450 brands across the five Moda shows. Click here to view a full exhibitor list from the August 2011 event.

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How do I get there?

By Road: Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M6, M1, M40 and M42. Parking is free and shuttle buses operate between the car parks and the show.

 

By Rail: The NEC is served by Birmingham International Station, joined to the exhibition centre by a covered walkway. There are direct trains from major cities across the country, including London Euston, which is just 1hr 10mins away.

 

By Air: Birmingham International Airport is located on the NEC complex and provides scheduled flights from 34 destinations in the UK, US and Europe, including frequent flights from the Republic of Ireland.
 www.birminghamairport.co.uk

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I’m travelling by car. What parking facilities are there?

The NEC offers free parking for all visitors to Moda. Simply follow the signs for the show on the complex and the parking attendants will point you in the right direction.

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I’m travelling by train. What’s the nearest station?

Birmingham International Station is located within the NEC complex and is joined to the exhibition halls by a covered walkway.

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What facilities are there within the NEC complex?

The NEC offers a number of hotels and restaurants on site. Visit www.thenec.co.uk/planningavisit for more information. In association with Reservation Highway, Moda has negotiated special discounted rates for exhibitors, visitors and attendees at a wide range of well-located hotels. For details, availability and online booking, please visit www.reservation-highway.co.uk.

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Does the show offer a seminar programme?

Moda’s seminar programme is an essential part of any visit to the show, with a hand-picked line-up of industry experts addressing some of the hottest topics of the day. All seminars are free of charge – keep checking the website for details of this season's timetable. Back to Top

How do I register?

You can register online by clicking here. If you have any queries about registration you can call our helpline on 0844 588 8084. Back to Top

How much is it to register?

It’s free to register for trade buyers. For non-trade buyers there is a fee of £10 and for students a fee of £5. Back to Top

Can I register my colleagues?

Yes, and there’s no need to complete a separate registration form. Simply fill in your own details and add the names of your colleagues in the appropriate box. You will each then receive an individual badge for the show.

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Are badges valid on all three days?

Yes, your badge enables you to attend the show on all three days. 

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I haven’t received my badge. What should I do?

If you have registered and haven’t chosen the ‘go green’ option you will receive your badge by post during the two week period immediately prior to the show. In the event that your badge has not arrived, simply bring your email confirmation or the address details of your business and your badge will be printed for you at the reception desk at the entrance to the show.

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I opted to ‘go green’ with my registration. What happens?

If you opted to ‘go green’ just print off your confirmation email and take it with you to the show. All you need to do then is scan your barcode at the entrance and print out your badge.  Back to Top

Can I purchase a catalogue on site?

The Official Show Guide featuring full listings for all sectors of the show can be purchased on site for £5. You can buy a guide at any of the entrances to the show.  Back to Top

Are there any childcare facilities?

No, there are no childcare facilities. The NEC venue does have baby changing facilities and you can check their website at www.necgroup.co.uk for further details.

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I don’t want to be contacted after the event. What should I do?

Every email you receive from us will feature an opt-out link at the bottom which will remove you from our email database. You can use this link at any time. 

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I am a student. Can I visit Moda?

Moda offers students a 50 per cent discount on our non-trade entry price of £10. If you’d like to visit Moda, pre-register online choosing the ‘student’ option and you’ll be sent a confirmation email to bring with you to the show. Bring a printout of this email along with your payment of £5 to the reception desk at the entrance to the show and your badge will be printed for you.

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Is there a cloakroom at Moda?

Yes. Cloakrooms are clearly signposted and are located in the Atrium area directly outside the Moda halls. 

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Can I hire a wheelchair at Moda?

Yes. The on-site wheelchair and mobility scooter hire service at the NEC is operated by Bartrams, whose telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.  A suitable collection point will be arranged when booking.

Tel: +44 (0)1353 778756.  Further details can be found on the NEC website: www.thenec.co.uk/planningavisit/disabledvisitors or www.bartrams.net

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Are pushchairs allowed into the exhibition halls?

Yes, pushchairs are allowed throughout all of the Moda shows.

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About us

Moda is organised by ITE Moda Ltd, part of ITE Group Plc. It is the UK’s largest fashion trade event, regularly playing host to more than 1,450 brands covering womenswear, menswear, footwear, lingerie & swimwear and accessories. It is open to trade buyers.

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Contact us

Visitors: For all registration queries call 0844 588 8084.

Exhibitors:
For womenswear & accessories call Sarah Moody on +44 (0)7836 255997 or email sarah@moda-uk.co.uk
For menswear call Jamie Harden on +44 (0)7795 677533 or email jamie@moda-uk.co.uk
For lingerie & swimwear call Penny Robinson on+44 (0)7718 780881 or email penny@moda-uk.co.uk
For footwear call Sean O’Connor on +44 (0)7917 628973 or email sean@modafootwear.co.uk

Press: For all press enquiries call Louise Adu on+44 (0)1484 846069 or email louise@moda-uk.co.uk

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What’s on

As the number one meeting point for the UK fashion industry Moda offers visitors and exhibitors a full programme of events at and around the show.

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Is your question not answered?

Contact Caroline Mackinnon to pose a question.

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