Trade shows by sector
Education trade shows
Exhibitions where school, trust and university staff compare classroom technology, resources and services, with professional seminars alongside.
There are 6 upcoming education trade shows on the calendar. Next: The Schools & Academies Show at NEC Birmingham, 18–19 Nov 2026. Held at venues including Excel London, NEC Birmingham and Coventry Building Society Arena. By city: trade shows in Birmingham, trade shows in London and trade shows in Coventry. Exhibitor guide: Choosing your first UK trade show.
Show · 18–19 Nov 2026
The Schools & Academies Show
Meet suppliers and education leaders and attend CPD sessions, free if you work in schools, trusts or the public sector, in Hall 1 at NEC Birmingham, 18 to 19 November 2026.
Show · 27 Nov 2026
Nursery Management Show
Free entry for nursery providers to a one-day show at Excel London on 27 November 2026, with four theatres, free business clinics and about 100 exhibitors.
Show · 20–22 Jan 2027
Bett UK
Education technology exhibition and conference at Excel London for educators, education leaders and edtech suppliers, next held 20 to 22 January 2027.
Show · 5–6 Mar 2027
Childcare & Education Expo London
Free early years trade show at Excel London on 5 and 6 March 2027, with CPD seminars and over 4,000 visitors and 130+ exhibitors in 2026.
Show · 5–6 May 2027
Learning Technologies
Free two-day workplace learning exhibition at Excel London on 5 and 6 May 2027, with 200 exhibitors and 15,000 attendees in 2026.
Show · 1–2 Oct 2027
Childcare & Education Expo National
Free early years trade show at Coventry Building Society Arena on 1 and 2 October 2027, with over 2,000 visitors and 100+ exhibitors in 2025.
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