SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND TO THOUSANDS OF EVENT PLANNERS

The Meetings Show brought together hundreds of hosted buyers, thousands of visitor buyers, and countless connections - and with another successful year behind us, demand for stand space at 2027 is already building.

Early-bird rates are now available. Book before 30 November and you'll lock in the lowest rates available for 2027, before prices rise.

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Applications for Tomorrow's Talent and our Call for Papers open later this year - the usual routes to get involved as a rising star or a speaker at the show. We'll announce dates soon, so watch this space.

IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN YOUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY, START HERE...

Our online sustainability courses are available on-demand, so you can learn at your own pace. Choose from an introductory course covering core principles such as travel, catering and event production, or the advanced course for a deeper dive into sustainability as a discipline and how it applies to events.

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What do event professionals want from the next decade?

At The Meetings Show 2026, we asked a room full of event professionals to imagine 2036. Not holograms or robot-run conferences - human connection, again and again. Explore the six shifts, eight tensions, and practical agenda shaping the next decade of events.

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If you're only just catching up, there's still plenty worth exploring: find your official show photos via GetPica (log in, take a selfie, and use event code NORTHSTAR to find yourself in the crowd), read our key takeaways in The Meetings Show Playbook, produced in partnership with Lim and available here, or catch up on any stage sessions you missed with Snapsight's AI session summaries. And if you're already thinking about next year, now's a good time to start...

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VISITORS

“What a phenomenal time we had connecting with amazing venues, travel and concierge suppliers, meeting new prospective clients from across the globe, and so much more! The facilitation and execution of the event made all the difference to every single person who attended over the 2 days. The follow-ups have begun today… and this is where the real magic begins!”
Tamika Martin
Culture Deluxe Limited
“The Meetings Show exceeded my expectations all round. Excellent organisation building up to it, great communication online. The app at the event worked well. The booking of appointments as a buyer is slick. The quality of stands and exhibitors is better than I expected. Very good educational programme. I'd definitely attend again.”
Stephanie Moss
SM Solutions T/a Solutions Group Events
“The Meetings Show is a really worthwhile day out for any events professional. It's a great place to learn of new venues and freshen your existing ideas as well as being the perfect opportunity to meet virtual contacts face to face.”
Rachel Chadwick
UK Kidney Association
“A great chance to meet thousands of like minded individuals and exhibitors. A real buzz and an exciting but full on couple of days designed to cover all your event needs. You might even be lucky enough to be hosted on a yacht hotel like I was! A proper treat - I'll be back for more next year!”
Claire Dunn
Workgroup Events
“The Meetings Show offers a great opportunity to grow global connections in the events industry while also giving inspirational and educational sessions to learn from! It is the show I would not miss and looking forward to coming back every year.”
Sarah Ajeil
Hamama
“Investing time in attending The Meetings Show is investing in the growth of your business by meeting new suppliers and learning about the latest trends in our industry. The Meetings Show is a playground for networking and collaboration for grown ups.”
Kerry Walsh
Hatch Events Ltd
“It was a pleasure connecting with many new, supportive, and inspiring people! The venue and service were excellent, and the content was high-quality and immediately applicable in my work. I also appreciated the additional activities that helped to build connections with professionals in the industry. A valuable and well-organised event!”
Maryna Yemets
Event United
“The Meetings Show was so much more than I expected, I came away genuinely inspired. I made some fantastic contacts, discovered brilliant venue options, and found the education sessions incredibly useful. The sessions on AI in particular really stood out, very useful and immediately relevant to my work. I’ll definitely be back next year.”
Danielle Galway
The Sociological Review Foundation
“The Meetings Show is a great event for the corporate industry, there are so many exhibitors from venues, to hotels and DMCs. It is great to find new suppliers, learn about trends or even build current relationships.”
Harriet Smith
Tyler Events
“Another fantastic TMS! It was a great opportunity to catch up with familiar faces and make some valuable new connections. Always great to be surrounded by fellow event professionals who truly understand the industry. Looking forward to the next one!”
Laura Bazile
French Chamber
“The Meetings Show continues to be an invaluable event for anyone involved in the meetings and events industry. It offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers, discover innovative solutions, and gain fresh insights from thought-provoking sessions. The atmosphere is always welcoming and energising, and We always leave feeling inspired and better equipped to deliver impactful events.”
Emily Lock
The Education and Training Foundation
“What's not to like about The Meetings Show?! It's the only large international mice trade show taking place in the summer in Europe and the energy around it is hard to beat. The show has been keeping up with the industry pace, evolving and embracing new trends, adapting where needed, while maintaining the same quality over the years.”
Neda Tootoonchi
Falkenberg & Florence

EXHIBITORS

“Attending The Meetings Show was a fantastic experience for us. It gave us the perfect platform to showcase our unique venues and sustainable events offering to a wide network of industry professionals. The quality of conversations, new connections, and insight into emerging trends has been invaluable for growing our corporate and events business.”
Clare Phillips
Chester Zoo
“It was my first time attending The Meetings Show, promoting our new Brand and Service. We met some fantastic people and business contacts, and really enjoyed the whole experience, from the stand design and build, to attending the show.”
Mandy West
Meet North Yorkshire
“The Meetings Show this year was a success (as it always is!), with high quality attendees, conversations and opportunities generated. Our Account Manager, Charlotte Bliss, is phenomenal in communicating with us and answering any QUESTIONS/queries we have. It's a joy to be at each year, and we already can't wait until next year!”
Daniel Payne
Lime Venue Portfolio
“I would highly recommend - you have access to a broad variety of participants and the hosted buyers. It was extremely well organised, and the choice of venue was excellent.”
Mary Fitzgerald
The Johnstown Estate
“The 2025 Meetings Show was the best one so far, and we have been attending since its conception in 2013. We met quality buyers, some with dated RFPs to follow up on. The App was brilliant and very USER-FRIENDLY!”
Sally Everton
Meet Devon
“TMS 2025 nailed it! A dynamic first experience packed with quality leads, fresh ideas, and real connections. Proud to represent AIM Group Spain on such a vibrant stage.”
Pau Fernandez
Labra Aim Group Spain
“An extremely positive experience, well organised and a great host of attendees.”
Phoebe Glynn
Embello
“Excellent show, well organised and encapsulating great quality!”
Charles Blowfield
Target Response
“The Meetings Show this year showed us that out of all the expos that are available for us as an industry, this is the one we need to be at!”
Dan Bell
Sheffield City Hall and Utility Arena Sheffield
“Great Show, Great Team, Great Buyers...the UK desperately needs to have The Meetings Show as its MARQUEE event for the market.”
Chris Jordan
Motivation - Special Effects
“This year's show exceeded our expectations. We received a record number of appointments, as did our stand partners. We believe that not only the quantity of appointments was good, but the quality too. The staff at Northstar are so helpful, Brett and Jack in particular - nothing is ever too much trouble. The show had a real 'buzz' about it and everyone I have spoken to has said a similar thing. Well done team!”
Rachael Lee
Academic Venue Solutions

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