SPACE DESIGN & EVENT AGENCY

OUR EXPERTISE

Custom Stand

Custom Stand

Your stand, your identity. We create unique exhibition spaces, entirely customized to match your brand image.

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Modular Stand

Modular Stand

Performance and sustainability. Our modular stands adapt to all your trade shows while reducing your environmental footprint.

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Hybrid Stand

Hybrid Stand

The best of both worlds. Combine the uniqueness of custom with the flexibility of modular.

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Event

Event

Creators of unforgettable moments. Our events team transforms your ideas into memorable experiences.

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Design Retail

Design Retail

Create the connection. We design captivating retail spaces that drive purchase and strengthen ties with your customers.

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Manufacturing workshop

Manufacturing workshop

Our in-house joinery teams handle the production, logistics, and installation of traditional stands and brand spaces.

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Ask the right questions to succeed
in your exhibition stand project.

FAQ

  • Choosing the right stand builder is crucial for your trade show success. Our 3 tips: check references and past works, ensure production capacity and deadlines, and prioritize a partner who understands your business stakes.

  • Your stand's appeal relies on several factors: impactful design, clear signage, engaging activations, and a team trained to welcome visitors.

  • Custom stands offer total personalization and unique visual impact. Modular stands offer flexibility and sustainability. The choice depends on your goals, budget, and trade show frequency.

  • The optimal layout considers traffic flow, welcome areas, demonstration spaces and meeting points. Every square meter should be designed to maximize interactions.

  • The ideal location depends on main traffic flow, proximity to entrances, visibility from the aisles, and positioning relative to competitors.

  • Start by defining your goals, budget and brief. We then guide you through design, 3D plan validation, manufacturing and installation.

  • A stand builder is a versatile expert combining the skills of designer, interior architect, carpenter and project manager. At GALIS, our teams bring together more than 180 passionate experts.

  • Since 1973, GALIS has supported more than 450 clients with 1500 projects per year. Our expertise, our network of 7 agencies in France and our CSR commitment make us a trusted partner.

When our clients talk about us...

Video testimonial AGRICA

AGRICA

Mathilde VEZIN - Communication Project Manager

GALIS understood our challenges and created a stand that perfectly reflects our identity. The team was responsive and professional throughout the project.

CLASSE 7

S.B.

Video testimonial MECACHROME

MECACHROME

"The NRF Europe 2025 trade show was a huge success for Verifone, and I owe much of that to you. Our booth was hailed as one of the best at the event, and we achieved the goals we had set for ourselves: namely, to return bigger and stronger. A huge thank you to the technical teams—Charles, Pascal, Georges, and the others—for their availability and helpfulness. Thanks to Noémie for her methodical follow-through; without it, I wouldn't have made it through this fantastic collaboration. Thank you for making my job easier; see you soon for Tech for Retail, which is coming up in 60 days. And... we look forward to seeing you at NRF Europe 2026 to help us with our booth—already booked at... 90m²!"

VERIFONE

C.N.

Video testimonial ELCIMAÏ

ELCIMAÏ

Luc GATTEAU - Marketing Manager

« I want to thank you for the excellent work you have done on our stands, both during the brokerage days and at the Patrimonia event. Everyone agrees, including our partners in asset management and brokerage and all the employees and managers at BNP Paribas Cardif. We look forward to working together again next year and we will probably propose some new products to continue to present this high-end, elegant, and very innovative image. Thank you very much! »

BNP PARIBAS

G.R.

They trust us

The bespoke stand
in 7 points.

The term "standiste" comes from the English word "stand", which means "to stand upright". Originally, the word "stand" referred to areas set up for target shooting. It was quickly adopted to designate the structures erected at trade fairs, exhibitions, and shows where companies and merchants display their products.

Stand builders (or booth designers) are experts in the art of designing, developing, manufacturing, and installing these exhibition stands. They are involved at every stage of creation, from the initial concept to the final installation at the event venue. A stand builder acts simultaneously as a booth designer, space planner, and decorator. They can manage the entire production process, ensuring that every aspect of the stand aligns perfectly with their clients' needs and requirements.

Specialized in event and exhibition booth design—whether traditional, modular, or hybrid stands—the stand builder strives to meet their clients' exact demands. They offer both custom-built solutions and pre-designed options, showcasing versatile expertise across all stand-related services. In short, the stand builder is the go-to professional for designing and producing all types of exhibition stands.

Why choose our exhibition stand expertise?

As professional stand builders, our mission is to make your brand shine at every event. To attract, engage, and captivate your audience, your exhibition stand must align seamlessly with your event objectives and brand identity. Our role is to deliver top-tier expertise in both stand design and construction, with effective stand management as our top priority.

We help you build a stand that reflects your true identity, allowing you to stand out from the competition and make a lasting impression. Supported by our team of professionals, we provide step-by-step guidance throughout the entire creative and technical process. Concept developers, designers, graphic artists, 3D visualizers, project managers, carpenters, and more—all combine their talents to bring your stand to life. By partnering with our teams, you benefit from a comprehensive, end-to-end approach that gives you total peace of mind.

Discover our 3 tailored solutions

Our exhibition stand design agency offers three core solutions: custom-built stands, modular stands, and hybrid stands.

  • Custom-built stand: With our custom stand solution, your stand builder delivers a bespoke concept crafted using traditional joinery and carpentry. Whether you aim to strengthen your brand identity, launch new products or services, deepen client relationships, or expand your target audience, our design agency will create the ideal space for you.
  • Modular stand: The modular stand is both an eco-friendly and sustainable solution. This innovative structure allows you to attend multiple events while adapting your booth layout to match specific goals or exhibition spaces. Leveraging our expertise, your stand builder helps you opt for a versatile, reusable setup.
  • Hybrid stand: Combining custom design with modular flexibility, our trade show stand builders invite you to discover the hybrid stand. Built on a traditional structural foundation while integrating adjustable, modular elements, this solution ensures your stand perfectly aligns with your company's expectations and overall strategy.

A wide range of additional innovative services

Beyond exhibition stand design, our stand design agencies in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice, Lille, Strasbourg, and Grenoble also offer complementary expertise: corporate events, retail design, and virtual concepts.

By entrusting us with your stand management, you free yourself from logistical concerns and can focus entirely on your overall event strategy.

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