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24-25 JUNE 2026  ·  Excel London  ·  Free to attend

Shaping the
future of
meetings & events

Two days. One roof. Everything meetings, incentives and events planners like you need to source venues, discover destinations, meet suppliers and sharpen your thinking — all in one place.

Free to attend for event buyers and planners
550+ Exhibitors from across the globe
1,600+ Qualified buyers attending
16,000+ One-to-one appointments and presentations
100+ Education sessions & 78+ speakers across 2 days
Perfect for
Corporate event planners Association event managers Agency buyers Venues & hotels Destinations & DMCs
About the show

The UK's leading
meetings & events
exhibition

The Meetings Show is the UK's premier platform for the meetings and events industry — a two-day exhibition held every June at Excel London, bringing together event professionals from across the globe to do serious business.

Whether you're a corporate event planner sourcing new venues, an association manager looking for fresh ideas and contacts, or an agency buyer building a bank of reliable suppliers — this is where the industry comes together, every year.

Co-located with Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show, it's the most concentrated gathering of meetings and events professionals in the UK. All under one roof. All in two days.

It's not just an exhibition. It's where relationships are formed, decisions are made, and careers move forward.

Learn more about The Meetings Show →

Community

Connect with thousands of event professionals — the most concentrated gathering of meetings and events talent in the UK, all in one place.

Innovation

Explore forward-thinking education sessions, headline speakers and the ideas shaping the future of meetings and events.

Sustainability

Discover responsible suppliers, sustainable practices and industry-leading commitments to a greener events sector.

Who is it for?

Built for you
whichever side
of the floor you're on

Whether you're sourcing suppliers or looking to get in front of the right buyers, The Meetings Show has a clear path for you.

Primary audience

Event buyers
& planners

Corporate · Association · Agency
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Meet 550+ suppliers in two days

Venues, hotels, destinations, DMCs and service suppliers — all under one roof, so you can source, compare and connect without the legwork.

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Free education programme

100+ sessions and 78+ speakers covering sustainability, technology, leadership and event strategy — all included in your free registration.

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Network with thousands of peers

Connect with corporate planners, agency buyers and association managers from across the UK and internationally. Build relationships that last beyond the show floor.

Hosted Buyer Programme

Senior buyers with confirmed event budgets can apply for our exclusive Hosted Buyer Programme — offering complimentary travel and accommodation to the show, a pre-scheduled diary of 1-to-1 meetings with matched suppliers, and access to FAM trips and exclusive networking events.

Find out if you qualify →
Suppliers & exhibitors

Venues,
destinations
& suppliers

Hotels · DMCs · Tech · Services
  • Get face-to-face with 1,600+ qualified buyers who have real budgets to place
  • Pre-scheduled 1-to-1 meetings mean you meet the right people, not just anyone
  • Stand packages from pavilion pods to bespoke floor space
  • Sponsorship and media opportunities to amplify your brand
  • Co-located with Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show
See it for yourself

Last year's highlights

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Hear from attendees
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Buyer stories

Hear from event planners and buyers on what they got out of attending

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Exhibitor stories

Find out why suppliers and venues keep coming back year after year

What people say

Don't just take our word for it

Real words from buyers and suppliers who attended last year.

"
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.
SM
Stephanie Moss SM Solutions T/a Solutions Group 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.
SA
Sarah Ajeil Hamama
"
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!
CD
Claire Dunn Workgroup Events
"
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.
DG
Danielle Galway The Sociological Review Foundation
"
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. A valuable and well-organised event!
MY
Maryna Yemets Event United
"
Great Show, Great Team, Great Buyers... the UK desperately needs to have The Meetings Show as its marquee event for the market.
CJ
Chris Jordan Motivation — Special Effects
"
The Meetings Show this year was a success (as it always is!), with high quality attendees, conversations and opportunities generated. It's a joy to be at each year, and we already can't wait until next year!
DP
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.
MF
Mary Fitzgerald The Johnstown Estate
"
Excellent show, well organised and encapsulating great quality!
CB
Charles Blowfield Target Response
"
An extremely positive experience, well organised and a great host of attendees.
PG
Phoebe Glynn Embello

Ready to
turn up?

Join thousands of event professionals at Excel London this June. Registration is free — your next big opportunity starts here.

24-25 JUNE 2026 · Excel London · Free to attend

 

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