14–15 Oct 2026 · Marston Green, GB

Whats On?

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Dates
14–15 Oct 2026
Venue
National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham)
Location
Marston Green, GB
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Mixed
Duration
2 days
Scale
National
Exhibitors
158Fact
Visitors
10,000Fact
Construction & BuildingBusiness & FinanceLogistics & TransportSecurity & SafetyScience & Research

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About Whats On?

Whats On? is a national trade show for the Construction & Building and Business & Finance industries, held in Marston Green, United Kingdom. The 2026 edition runs 14–15 Oct 2026 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham). It brings together an estimated 360 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 158 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham)

Pendigo Way, Marston Green, B401NT, B40 1PA Marston Green, England, GB

Who exhibits at Whats On?

We've captured 158 exhibitors for Whats On? (roster as of 2026). They span 14 countries, 25% of them based outside the United Kingdom.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • United Kingdom75%·92
  • Germany6%·7
  • Netherlands4%·5
  • France3%·4
  • United States3%·4

Based on 122 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Construction51%·60
  • Services33%·38
  • Machinery Manufacturing32%·37
  • Software It28%·33
  • Energy Electronics9%·10

Based on 117 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

56%Class Dof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Moderately exclusive — a meaningful share of exhibitors are unique to this event.

Cross-referenced against 158 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

25%Class Fof exhibitors are based abroad

Predominantly national — a mainly domestic exhibitor base.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed70%·7

listed companies

Large enterprises80%·8

1,000+ employees

Of 10 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

Whats On? 2026 exhibitor list

The Whats On? exhibitor list currently counts 150+ indexed companies. They span industries including construction, software-it,construction,automotive,industrial-automation and software-it,machinery-manufacturing,construction. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • Cargill
  • CapGemini
  • Autodesk
  • Arcadis
  • Fiber infrastructure solutions for global networks
  • Arkema
  • .UK.COM
  • RIB Software
  • Laing O’Rourke
  • Westermo
  • LIUGONG
  • Amiblu
  • University of Birmingham
  • Acrow
  • ALLU Global
  • Kier Group plc (LSE: KIE)
  • Socotec
  • Netcompany
  • Instarmac
  • PA Consulting

+ 133 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is Whats On? 2026?
Whats On? 2026 runs 14–15 Oct 2026 at National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham).
Where is Whats On? held?
Whats On? is held at National Exhibition Centre (NEC Birmingham) in Marston Green, United Kingdom.
How many exhibitors does Whats On? have?
Whats On? counts an estimated 360 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 158 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at Whats On??
Indexed exhibitors include AECOM, Siemens, Bentley Systems and National Highways. The event spans the Construction & Building, Business & Finance and Logistics & Transport sectors.
Is Whats On? worth attending?
Whats On? is a national trade show for the Construction & Building and Business & Finance industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 360 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the Whats On? exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 158 companies exhibiting at Whats On? so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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