Independent intelligence on how much exhibitors invest in booth space at major global events.

QualiScout estimates exhibitor spend using multiple verified sources, helping both organisers and exhibiting brands benchmark value, competition, and ROI.

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Sectors we cover

We currently track exhibitor spend intelligence across these sectors.

Beauty

Fragrance, cosmetics, hair & personal care brands investing in immersive, high-impact showcase spaces.

Food

Ingredients, processing, packaging & nutrition innovators across food and beverage supply chains.

Healthcare

Medical devices, diagnostics, MedTech & healthcare services exhibitors.

Pharmaceutical

APIs, CDMOs, biotech & packaging players active in global pharma supply networks.

Why exhibitor spend intelligence matters

Organisers and exhibitors both make critical decisions around pricing, competition, positioning, and ROI. Yet exhibitor spend is often invisible. QualiScout makes it measurable.

For organisers: price with confidence

Benchmark your floorplan pricing against real exhibitor investment across regions, sectors, and event formats instead of relying on guesswork.

For exhibitors: understand your position

See how your booth size and estimated spend compare to similar companies so you can calibrate budgets and avoid over- or under-investing.

For strategy teams: see the bigger picture

Identify where markets are investing most, which events punch above their weight, and where spend is shifting over time by sector and region.

What you get with each QualiScout report

Clear, benchmarked insight into exhibitor investment at your event and across your portfolio, delivered in a format your commercial and leadership teams can act on quickly.

Headline spend benchmarks

Estimated exhibitor spend per m², by hall and booth size band, plus ranges for top decile investors so you can see where pricing pressure really sits.

Competitive positioning view

A view of where key accounts and sectors are over- or under-investing compared to peers, helping you spot upsell and retention opportunities.

Executive summary & actions

A concise written summary with 3–5 concrete recommendations your leadership, sales and marketing teams can implement immediately.

How QualiScout works

We triangulate multiple verified sources to build a defensible view of exhibitor spend without using any confidential organiser or exhibitor data.

1. Map the floor

We analyse floorplans, historic show data and public signals to understand how space is allocated by hall, sector and exhibitor type.

2. Build spend estimates

Using a blend of sector benchmarks and modelled ranges, we estimate how much exhibitors are investing into space, structures and visibility.

3. Stress-test & refine

We run internal checks and scenario tests, sanity-check outliers and summarise the output into a clear set of charts and recommendations.

Who uses QualiScout

Our work sits at the intersection of commercial, product and strategy teams on both the organiser and exhibitor side.

Event organisers

Commercial and portfolio leaders use QualiScout to calibrate pricing, defend increases, and spot under-monetised halls and zones.

Exhibitors & CMOs

Marketing and events teams benchmark their investment against key competitors and decide where to go bigger, hold steady or pull back.

Strategy & investment teams

Strategy and M&A teams use our reports as one input when evaluating markets, verticals and the relative strength of event brands.

Ways to work with QualiScout

Start with a single-event report or build a portfolio view across regions. We can also scope custom questions if you have a specific decision to support.

For a single event

Event report

From USD 4,950

One event, one clear set of benchmarks and recommendations. Ideal for testing the value of exhibitor spend intelligence.

  • Full benchmark pack for one event
  • Executive summary & 3–5 recommended actions
  • Optional 60-minute readout session
Discuss an event report
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For portfolios

Multi-event bundle

Custom pricing

Compare exhibitor investment across 3+ events in your portfolio or region to inform pricing and investment decisions.

  • Cross-event comparison view
  • Prioritised opportunities & risk flags
  • Workshop with your leadership team
Plan a portfolio study
For bespoke questions

Custom brief

On request

When you need a specific view, we design a short, focused piece of work that blends exhibitor spend with other signals.

  • Tailored scope aligned to your decision
  • Access to underlying charts and cuts
  • Direct access to the QualiScout team
Talk through a custom brief

About QualiScout

QualiScout is an independent event intelligence studio focused on making exhibitor spend visible and useful for organisers, exhibitors and investors.

Grounded in event research

Built by a team that has spent years analysing exhibitor and visitor behaviour at large-scale B2B shows across food, pharma, beauty and more.

Independent by design

We select events and build models independently. We never reuse confidential organiser or exhibitor data across clients.

Built for action, not vanity

Every report is designed to inform specific commercial, pricing or portfolio decisions—not just sit in a folder.

Frequently asked questions

A few of the questions organisers and exhibitors usually ask before commissioning a QualiScout report.

How accurate are the spend estimates?

Our goal is to provide robust ranges and meaningful comparisons, not false precision. We use multiple inputs and internal checks to ensure the numbers are directionally right and decision-ready.

Can you cover an event that isn't listed yet?

Yes. We can scope a new event or portfolio based on your priorities, timelines and the level of detail you need.

Do you need access to our confidential data?

No. We work with a blend of public information, historic market knowledge and our own models. If you choose to share internal data, it will only ever be used for your project.

How long does a typical project take?

For a single event, we can usually deliver findings within a few weeks of agreeing scope. Multi-event and custom work will depend on complexity and data availability.

Can you work with multiple organisers in the same category?

We are happy to work with more than one organiser in a category, but will always manage conflicts carefully and keep each client's data and insights separate.

What's the best way to start?

Most teams begin with a single-event report tied to a specific pricing or investment decision. Use the contact form below to outline your situation and we'll suggest a lightweight starting point.

General enquiry

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