the london book fair
11–13 March 2025
Olympia London

Safety and Security

NEW COVID-19 Additional Requirements:

Our onsite admissions staff will be acting in accordance with directions issued by the relevant authorities. For the health and wellbeing of all attendees the following additional measures must be observed:

 

You should not attend the Event if you:

  • Have any of the following symptoms, such as but not limited to: high temperature, a new continuous cough or loss of sense of taste or smell
  • Have been tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 5-days
  • Have come into close contact with a high risk or infected person within the last 5-days

 

All attendees must adhere to the requirements below. Reminders will be published in pre-show communications and on signage throughout the show site:

For more information on national guidelines, please visit the government website.

For more information about the Venue, please visit their website.

  • There will be enhanced cleaning throughout the Event and plenty of hand sanitising stations available.

 

Be kind and considerate to your industry colleagues and event staff. Being personally accountable to adhere to the requirements above and supporting each other is our collective responsibility to run a successful event for all. Any individuals not complying with the requirements above may be asked to leave the event.

Should the authorities require us to collect any personal data specifically in relation to COVID-19, we will only keep that data for the minimum period required by the authority. Our Privacy policy is available here.

Safety and Security at our Events

The safety and security of our staff and attendees is our priority. We work closely with the venue, local and national authorities to identify risks, assess them and develop security plans for our events.

Every event participant should be aware of the following procedures at our events:

  • Security staff may approach you outside the event, at entry or inside the event in order to assist
  • You are required to wear the event ID badges/credentials provided to you
  • Security safeguarding measures and operational plans are in place at our events, including
    • Badge/ticket verification
    • Physical screening/bag checks
    • Monitored and recorded security surveillance/CCTV
    • Uniformed and covert security guards
    • Crowd management/stewards, signage and barriers, as necessary
  • Security measures may include:
    • Walkthrough or handheld scanners
    • Uniformed and covert police
    • Canine Security and Detection

Every event participant is requested to:

  • Leave appropriate time to comply with entry requirements and remain patient and courteous while undertaking security checks
  • Keep personal property with you at all times and do not leave any items unattended. RX and the event are not responsible for lost or missing property
  • Report anything that looks unusual, suspicious, or out of place to a member of security or event staff
  • Always carry a recognized form of photo ID
  • Comply with all event policies, signage and the instructions of event staff. Operational adjustments may occur throughout the event
  • Monitor your health and don’t come to the event if you are not feeling well
  • Please be aware of and respect the personal boundaries of your fellow participants so that everyone can enjoy their time at the event
  • On your final visit to the event, dispose of your badge inside the event or after you have returned home, not in bins immediately outside the event

If you have any feedback or questions please contact [email protected]