Best Event Industry Trade Shows in the United Kingdom
15 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count
The Event Scout catalog currently lists 15 Event Industry trade shows in the United Kingdom with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 3,229 exhibitors, led by IAAPA Expo (an estimated 1,305 exhibitors). Leading host venues include ExCeL London (International Convention Centre - East Entrance), Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor, Ditton Rd, Langley, Slough, London and AO Arena, Manchester. Events run across England and Scotland.
What counts as a Event Industry trade show: Event Industry trade shows cover the supply side of staging events — organisers and agencies, event production and services, stage and theatre technology, congress venues, exhibition stand construction, and MICE and incentives.
Top Event Industry trade shows in United Kingdom
IAAPA Expo
21–25 Sep 20261,305 exhibitorsThe Meetings Show 2026
23–24 Jun 2027594 exhibitorsFuturebuild 2026
11–13 May 2027~500 exhibitorsInternational Confex
3–4 Mar 2027~300 exhibitorsThe Scottish Wedding Show
17–18 Oct 2026188 exhibitorsEvent Production Show
3–4 Mar 2027187 exhibitorsCHS Manchester: The Next Chapter
30 Sep 2026~100 exhibitorsTEAMS Europe Conference + Expo UK 2027
23–25 Mar 202755 exhibitorsTicketing Business Forum
15–17 Mar 2027The Stadium Business Summit
8–9 Jun 2027
Upcoming Event Industry trade shows in United Kingdom
IAAPA ExpoInternational21 Sep 2026Orlando, GB21 Sep 2026Orlando, GB1,305Fact
The Meetings Show 2026International23 Jun 2027London, GB23 Jun 2027London, GB594Fact
TEAMS Europe Conference + Expo UK 2027International23 Mar 2027Manchester, GB23 Mar 2027Manchester, GB55Fact
International ConfexInternational3 Mar 2027London, GB3 Mar 2027London, GB300Estimate
The Scottish Wedding ShowRegional17 Oct 2026Glasgow, GB17 Oct 2026Glasgow, GB188Fact
Event Production ShowRegional3 Mar 2027London, GB3 Mar 2027London, GB187Fact
Futurebuild 2026National11 May 2027London, GB11 May 2027London, GB500Estimate
Ticketing Business ForumInternational15 Mar 2027Manchester, GB15 Mar 2027Manchester, GB
The Stadium Business SummitInternational8 Jun 2027Manchester, GB8 Jun 2027Manchester, GB
CHS Manchester: The Next ChapterRegional30 Sep 2026Manchester, GB30 Sep 2026Manchester, GB100Estimate
6th Edition of International Conference on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative MedicineInternational28 Sep 2026London, GB28 Sep 2026London, GB
8th Edition of Euro-Global Conference on Pediatrics and NeonatologyInternational28 Sep 2026London, GB28 Sep 2026London, GB
CN Agency Awards HomepageSmall20 Mar 2027London, GB20 Mar 2027London, GB
Conference and Events Awards 2027Small1 Jun 2027London, GB1 Jun 2027London, GB
Event Organisers Summit12 Oct 2026London, GB12 Oct 2026London, GB
Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.
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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.
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