Trade shows in England
Bringing your trade show to England
England has a rich history of hosting trade shows and exhibitions, providing a convenient and conducive meeting place for businesses and investors from around the world.
Excel London, Olympia Events, National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham, Coventry Building Society Arena, Harrogate Convention Centre, Telford International Centre and Manchester Central are among the country’s largest exhibition venues, but England is home to many high-profile, purpose-built and accessible convention centres which together host hundreds of trade and consumer exhibitions every year.
Learn more about England’s destinations and sector strengths below, or contact the MeetEngland team to discuss bringing your trade show to England.
If you’re coming to England to attend a trade show, take some time away from the busy exhibition floor by booking a meeting space, or enhance your visit with an incentive experience.
Trade show calendar 2026
Date Event Name City Venue Sector 21-23 BETT Show London Excel London Education technology Date Event Name City Venue Sector 1-4 Spring Fair Birmingham NEC Birmingham Retail 4-5 Digital Transformation Week London Olympia London Technology Date Event Name City Venue Sector 3-5 Futurebuild (previously Ecobuild) London Excel London Construction 4-5 Space-Comm Expo London Excel London Space 4-5 Tech Show London London Excel London Technology 10-12 The London Book Fair London Olympia London Publishing 12-18 SXSW London London Shoreditch Music 24-26 Advertising Week Europe London 180 Studios Publishing 30-1 IFE - International Food & Drink Event London Excel London Food & beverage Date Event Name City Venue Sector 20-24 MACH Birmingham NEC Birmingham Manufacturing 20-24 Engineering & Supply Chain Show Birmingham NEC Birmingham Engineering 20-24 UK FinTech Week London Various London venues Fintech 22-23 Retail Technology Show London Excel London Retail 23 The Commercial Vehicle Show Birmingham NEC Birmingham Transport 27-1 DTX Manchester Tech Week Manchester Manchester Central Technology Date Event Name City Venue Sector 12-14 UK Construction Week - UKCW London Excel London Construction 19-21 The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) Leeds Royal Armouries Construction Date Event Name City Venue Sector 2-4 Infosecurity Europe London Excel London Technology 3-4 Smart Manufacturing Week Birmingham NEC Birmingham Manufacturing, Sustainability 3-4 Med-Tech Innovation Expo Birmingham NEC Birmingham Medtech 17-18 London Tech Week London Olympia London Technology 18-19 MOVE London Excel London Transport, Sustainability 23-24 Reset Connect London Excel London Energy, Sustainability Date Event Name City Venue Sector 8-9 Vehicle Electrification Show Birmingham NEC Birmingham Transport, Sustainability 20-24 Farnborough International Airshow Farnborough Farnborough International Aviation Date Event Name City Venue Sector 6-9 MODA - Autumn Fair Birmingham NEC Birmingham Retail, Fashion 16-17 Natural & Organic Food Show London Excel London Food & beverage 22-24 Solar & Storage Live UK Birmingham NEC Birmingham Solar 23-24 Ecommerce Expo London Excel London Retail 30-1 DTX London London Excel London Technology Date Event Name City Venue Sector 5-10 Bristol Technology Festival of Tech, Creativity and Culture Bristol Various Technology 6-8 Brand Licencing Europe London Excel London Retail, Business Date Event Name City Venue Sector 2-4 Euro Bus Expo Birmingham NEC Birmingham Transport 3-5 World Travel Market London London Excel London Travel, Hospitality 18-19 London Build Expo London Olympia London Construction 18-19 B2B Marketing Expo London Excel London Business, Marketing 19-20 London Vet Show London Excel London Veterinary
England's sector strengths
Why bring your event to England
England has a long history as the birthplace of discovery and new ideas, and our experts stand as world leaders in healthcare, life sciences, finance, digital and technology, advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, clean technology and the creative arts.
Where to go in England
England offers a wide range of destinations, each with its own strengths. Connect with local CVBs and find local experts in your field.
