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 2025
Date Event Name City Venue Sector 22-24 BETT Show London Excel London Education technology Date Event Name City Venue Sector 2-5 Spring Fair Birmingham NEC Birmingham Retail 5-6 Digital Transformation Week London Olympia London Technology 9-11 Pure London London Olympia London Retail Date Event Name City Venue Sector 4-6 Futurebuild (previously Ecobuild) London Excel London Construction 11-12 Space-Comm Expo London Excel London Space 12-13 Tech Show London London Excel London Technology 17-19 IFE - International Food & Drink Event London Excel London Food & drink Date Event Name City Venue Sector 1-3 Advertising Week Europe London 180 Studios Advertising 2-3 DTX Manchester Tech Week Manchester Manchester Central Technology Date Event Name City Venue Sector 2-7 SXSW London London Various Creative 24-25 Reset Connect London Excel London Sustainability Date Event Name City Venue Sector 9-10 Vehicle Electrification Show Birmingham NEC Birmingham Automotive, Manufacturing Date Event Name City Venue Sector 23-25 Solar & Storage Live UK Birmingham NEC Birmingham Energy Date Event Name City Venue Sector 6-10 Bristol Technology Festival Bristol Various Technology Date Event Name City Venue Sector 19-20 London Build Expo London Olympia Events Real Estate 26-27 B2B Marketing Expo London Excel London Marketing
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.
