GroundsFest
2025-09-09 09:00 - 2025-09-10 16:00 (Europe/London) | NAEC Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG, United Kingdom
GroundsFest is the largest, annual, free must-attend event for grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, designers & architects, gardeners, local authorities, estate managers and contractors.
The event combines indoor business and education opportunities with outdoor demonstrations. After an action-packed day at GroundsFest unwind and continue networking at the unique live music festival.
Profits from GroundsFest are reinvested back into the industry to support education.
GroundsFest is a truly hands-on, interactive experience which strengthens the connection between exhibitors and visitors. You won’t find an atmosphere like it anywhere else!
See a huge range of exhibiting companies all in one place at GroundsFest. See and try products from an unrivalled collection of dealers, manufacturers, and suppliers. In fact, there is no other event in the UK where you can get up this close and personal with the equipment. Browse our exhibitor listings to see who’s taking part at the show.

UK Construction Week Birmingham
2025-09-30 10:00 - 2025-10-02 17:00 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Birmingham, the Midlands, was the centre of the industrial revolution in the UK and the legacy of the city that built Great Britain continues with UK Construction Week.
The NEC in Birmingham was the birthplace of UK Construction Week in 2015 and the tradeshow has grown to become the UK’s largest built environment event, held annually in the first week of October.
The halls of the NEC have been the key destination for the past 7 years for all in construction. There have been 1000s of international exhibitors showcasing 1000s of innovative products, materials and services and many more to come for our 100,000+ visitors.
UKCW is a catalyst for change in the sector as we gather the top speakers to panel our many seminar theatres to discuss and debates the issues affecting construction, and we believe this is where real change can happen.
The upcoming 2025 show will once again be a key destination for all in the sector.

Facilities & Estates Management Live
2025-10-07 09:00 - 2025-10-08 17:00 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
Welcome to Facilities & Estates Management Live, the brand new event in the calendar for FM & Estates practitioners. Brought to you by the team behind the award-winning Facilities Management Journal (FMJ), the show takes place at the Business Design Centre London on the 7th & 8th October 2025.
Our content theatres will appeal to Facilities & Estates practitioners of all levels, and some of the leading FM service providers & product suppliers will be showcasing their offerings via exhibition stands.
The seminar programme will reflect a wide range of topics impacting the sector, including meeting ESG goals, the Real Estate challenges in managing a hybrid workforce and the impact of AI and data technologies on the ways FM services are managed. Here, the Facilities & Estates Management Live organisers will draw on over 20-years covering the FM market to bring together some of the greatest minds in FM to share their valuable insights (CPD points will be available to those who attend).
There is also a product & service forum theatre, which will give visitors the opportunity to learn more about some of the latest products and innovations via a series of technical briefings.
If you work in Facilities & Estates, this event is not to be missed!

Smart Buildings Show
2025-10-15 09:00 - 2025-10-16 17:00 | ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Smart Buildings Show connects visitors to the latest information and technology in the smart buildings industry.
We give visitors the information they need to arrive at an informed decision on how to make their buildings more economic for owners and more functional for occupiers.
Smart Buildings Show gives visitors free access to the best speakers from across the sector. In 2025 we have four free to attend theatres:
Energy Management Theatre; Controls & Network Theatre; IT & Infrastructure Theatre; and Management & Proptech Theatre.

Highways UK 2025
2025-10-15 09:00 - 2025-10-16 18:00 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Highways UK is the premier event for professionals involved in the planning, development, and management of road networks. Bringing together over 11,000 attendees, 360+ exhibitors, and 350+ speakers, this event is an essential hub for innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in the roads sector.
The conference offers 9 dedicated theatres covering topics like Strategic Roads, Digital Roads, Network Resilience, and Sustainability, while the exhibition showcases cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
Register now for free to attend and gain access to in-person networking opportunities and insightful sessions. Don’t miss the chance to connect with leaders in the field!
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Homebuilding & Renovating Show
2025-10-31 10:00 - 2025-11-02 16:30 | Harrogate Convention Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5RA, United Kingdom
For over 30 years, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show has been the ultimate event for anyone planning a home project – big or small. Thousands of homeowners just like you have turned to us for trusted advice, expert insights, and inspiration to bring their ideas to life. With free consultations from industry specialists, engaging sessions, and access to hundreds of leading brands, everything you need to make your project a success is under one roof. We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people create their dream homes, why not let us help you next?
From practical tips to inspiring advice and the latest products, we’ve got it all under one roof at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, the go-to exhibition for self builders and renovators.
No matter what stage your project is at, we’ll help you to bring it to life! Come along for tailored, one-to-one advice; browse 1000s of new and innovative products to improve your home; and discover the ins and outs of everything from planning regulations for extensions and managing renovation budgets, to stylish kitchen design and integrating underfloor heating.
Visit our seminar theatre to hear inspiring experts talk about a range of topics including A beginner’s guide to building your own home, how to reclaim VAT or how to design a life enhancing home.
Get free impartial advice with a one-to-one consultation with the experts from Homebuilding and Renovating at our dedicated advice centre.
Explore an array of leading brands including flooring, doors and windows, heating, lighting, outdoor and much more.
Our masterclasses offer more detailed help where you need it most. Hear experts cover a range of topics including how to turn £2k into £200k in just two years and how to select your sliding doors.
We pride ourselves on giving you great value at the show. Visiting a show usually means you’ll get an offer you won’t see anywhere else.
Hear from Content Director Michael Holmes, Planning Expert, Sally Tagg, Interior Design Expert, Julia Kendall, Finance Expert Tom McSherry.
For anyone involved in the building trade, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the perfect place for you to find fresh inspiration and learn top tips and tricks to help you with your day to day. With innovative seminars and masterclasses from our experts, as well as hundreds of quality exhibitors to explore, the show is the ideal place for you to top up your knowledge.

Build2Perform Live
2025-11-19 08:00 - 2025-11-20 18:00 | ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
CIBSE Build2Perform Live at elementalLONDON
As part of a long-term strategic partnership, CIBSE’s Build2Perform Live will be aligned with elementalLONDON for 2025 and beyond, offering an enhanced experience for exhibitors and visitors alike, drawing on the expertise of both event teams.
The hallmarks of Build2Perform Live will also be at elementalLONDON through live content sessions, including the CIBSE-approved CPD programme in two Build2Perform Theatres.
Build2Perform Live has been a mainstay in the exhibition calendar for many years and is organised by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). The event is highly regarded as THE meeting place for forward-thinking industry professionals, visionary speakers, leading industry exhibitors and young talent.
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Homebuilding & Renovating Show
2026-01-17 10:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00 | Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Trenchard Way, Farnborough, Surrey, GU14 6TQ, United Kingdom
The UK’s best show for anyone looking to create their dream home

For over 30 years, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show has been the ultimate event for anyone planning a home project – big or small. Thousands of homeowners just like you have turned to us for trusted advice, expert insights, and inspiration to bring their ideas to life. With free consultations from industry specialists, engaging sessions, and access to hundreds of leading brands, everything you need to make your project a success is under one roof. We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people create their dream homes, why not let us help you next?
From practical tips to inspiring advice and the latest products, we’ve got it all under one roof at the South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show, the go-to exhibition for self builders and renovators.
No matter what stage your project is at, we’ll help you to bring it to life! Come along for tailored, one-to-one advice; browse 1,000s of new and innovative products to improve your home; and discover the ins and outs of everything from planning regulations for extensions and managing renovation budgets, to stylish kitchen design and integrating underfloor heating.
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Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live
2026-02-10 09:30 - 2026-02-11 15:30 | Manchester Central, Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
In the world of health and safety, fire safety risk management and workplace wellbeing, Safety, Health and Wellbeing Live and Fire Safety Live are making waves. Now an established event series, our mission remains the same – to champion excellence and elevate standards in the industry.
We’re committed to reconnecting and empowering regional safety professionals across the UK. This series offers two live events – Manchester and London, each spanning two days. Both health and safety events are tailored to their specific regional audience to deliver essential education, networking, and procurement opportunities.
Our goal is to give visitors and exhibitors the tools and the knowledge to help you shift the dial on health, safety, wellbeing and fire safety culture in the workplace.
Discover how you can attend the events today, whether you’re visiting, exhibiting, or booking an exhibition stand.

The Manchester Cleaning Show 2026
2026-02-18 09:00 - 2026-02-19 17:00 | Manchester Central, Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
The UK’s premier cleaning and hygiene event for the Midlands and the North returns, hosting over 2,500 attendees for two days of product sourcing, demonstrations, education and networking.
Organised by the industry for the industry, the Manchester Cleaning Show prides itself on bringing all sectors of the industry together. From the largest cleaning operators and facility management companies, to small businesses and end-users, there is something for everyone.

kbb
2026-03-01 09:30 - 2026-03-04 16:00 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The UK’s Meeting Place for the KBB Industry.

We host leading kitchen, bedroom and bathroom brands all under one roof.
Designers, Installers, Property Developers and Buyers converge at the NEC Birmingham biennially to source the latest collections and discover innovative products.
kbb Birmingham is a well-established date in the industry calendar. You can source the latest new product launches from  320+ exhibitors and explore technological advances through the Innovation Awards.
Our next event at The NEC Birmingham is easy to get to, with great transport links.

Futurebuild
2026-03-03 10:00 - 2026-03-05 16:00 | ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Futurebuild 2025 brought together thousands of industry professionals to explore the latest innovations, tackle key challenges, and make a real impact on the built environment.
The focus now shifts to Futurebuild 2026, where we’ll take things even further under the theme: Connect. It’s all about strengthening relationships across the industry, connecting specifiers with the supply chain, ideas with action, and people with opportunities to drive meaningful change.
Inspired by our Connect theme, Futurebuild 2026 introduces a radically redesigned floorplan to enhance networking, boost visibility, and create the best opportunities for exhibitors and visitors to connect and do business. Get in touch with the team to get involved.

At Futurebuild 2025, we worked closely with industry partners to deliver an event that showcased a diverse range of expertise and perspectives. This collaboration was evident in both our exhibition and knowledge programme, ensuring you gained valuable insights that aligned with the groundbreaking innovations on display.
Stay connected with all the exciting new developments and experiences…

Homebuilding & Renovating Show
2026-03-19 10:00 - 2026-03-22 16:30 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
For over 30 years, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show has been the ultimate event for anyone planning a home project—big or small. Thousands of homeowners just like you have turned to us for trusted advice, expert insights, and inspiration to bring their ideas to life. With free consultations from industry specialists, engaging sessions, and access to hundreds of leading brands, everything you need to make your project a success is under one roof. We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of people create their dream homes, why not let us help you next?
From practical tips to inspiring advice and the latest products, we’ve got it all under one roof at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, the go-to exhibition for self builders and renovators
No matter what stage your project is at, we’ll help you to bring it to life! Come along for tailored, one-to-one advice; browse 1000s of new and innovative products to improve your home; and discover the ins and outs of everything from planning regulations for extensions and managing renovation budgets, to stylish kitchen design and integrating underfloor heating.
For anyone involved in the building trade, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the perfect place for you to find fresh inspiration and learn top tips and tricks to help you with your day to day. With innovative seminars and masterclasses from our experts, as well as hundreds of quality exhibitors to explore, the show is the ideal place for you to top up your knowledge.

UKCS The UK Concrete Show 2026
2026-03-25 09:00 - 2026-03-26 16:00 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The UK Concrete industry comes together…
Unique attendees grew a further 21% this year with brisk business reported across the show floor.
Many of the seminar sessions were standing room only, and nearly 800 visitors cast their vote for the new product award.
A full review of the 2025 show will be available later this month.
The Concrete Connect Seminar Theatre, situated on the exhibition floor, features free-to-attend sessions across both show days.
Join us as we launch our Emerging Talent Awards to acknowledge the top five individuals who have made a positive contribution to the industry.
The go-to hub for industry connections and support – which showcases our partner organisations, each offering valuable insights, expert advice, and tailored guidance to attendees.
Discover more about the latest advancements in concrete technology, and celebrate the ingenuity of companies pushing the boundaries of innovation, sustainability, and productivity.
The event showcases over 200 key brands, with many of the world’s leading product and equipment manufacturers, suppliers and service providers taking part.
The UK Concrete Show is the annual meeting place for the trade to see new products in person, network and keep up-to-date with all the latest developments in the sector.
As the most used construction material both domestically and globally, concrete can be seen throughout the UK built landscape. Target and influence this important but hard-to-reach sector by exhibiting with us!

The Flooring Show South
2026-04-15 09:00 - 2026-04-16 16:30 | Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ, United Kingdom
The Flooring Show South is the brand-new event bringing the UK flooring industry together in the South. Discover new products, meet leading suppliers, and make connections that drive business.
Explore the full spectrum of flooring – from carpet, LVT, and vinyl to underlay, tools, adhesives, and accessories – all under one roof. The Flooring Show South will bring together over 100 top suppliers and manufacturers, including Furlong Flooring, Kellars, Likewise Floors, Cormar, Karndean, Tarkett, V4 Floors, and many more. Whether you’re sourcing new products, comparing ranges, or placing orders for the season ahead, this is your chance to connect with the brands shaping the future of UK flooring.
Designed as a focused buying event, The Flooring Show South offers a convenient, efficient way to meet suppliers, discover the latest collections, and discuss business face-to-face, all without the long journey north.
It’s the perfect setting to catch up with existing contacts, explore new supplier relationships, and find fresh inspiration for your showroom or projects.
Supported by six of the industry’s most respected and forward-thinking brands – Elements & Textures Inspirations, F. Ball & Co, Furlong Flooring, J2 Flooring, Kellars, and Likewise Floors – The Flooring Show South represents an exciting new chapter for the UK flooring community, extending the reach of its trusted national platform to the South of England.

The Workplace Event
2026-04-28 10:00 - 2026-04-30 15:30 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
As employee expectations shift, experience takes centre stage and work behaviours evolve it has never been more important to bring together the latest insights and innovations in workplace and facilities products and services.
The Workplace Event, a first of its kind, brings a wider scope and sharper focus on employee experience and workplace performance.

The Workplace Event will be bringing you closer to the workplace leaders and changemakers with an exciting programme of FREE-TO-ATTEND content, awards, and insight. Including the Workplace Leaders Summit, Workplace Leaders Top 50, Workplace Data Census, and more.
We will be powering new strategies and facilities innovations to transform the workplace.
Hear from leading thinkers and organisations who are shaping the workplace experience and moving the industry forward. Bringing innovative ideas and inspiration centre stage, The Workplace Event is a hive for collaboration and innovation to improve workplace experience.
Discover the latest products and services to opimitise your facility and workplace performance. From workplace interiors and design, digital technology, facilities services, building management and more, you will find a supplier to help you elevate your workplace strategy and performance.
The only UK event to bring together professionals from multiple disciplines that supports workplace experience. Network with practitioners from facilities, HR, technology, real estate, design, architecture, consultants and advisors to share best practice, expertise and ideas through their learning experience.

The Fire Safety Event
2026-04-28 10:00 - 2026-04-30 15:30 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
From 28–30 April 2026, The Fire Safety Event (FSE) returns to ignite the halls of NEC Birmingham, bringing together the entire fire safety community under one roof. FSE is the premier destination for fire safety professionals, installers, integrators, consultants, and end users to connect, collaborate, and stay ahead of the curve.
Discover cutting-edge solutions from the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors, alongside innovative start-ups driving disruption in the industry.
Enhance your knowledge with CPD-accredited content, developed in partnership with industry leaders and focused on the latest challenges, trends, and regulations.

The Security Event
2026-04-28 10:00 - 2026-04-30 15:30 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Designed by the industry for the industry, The Security Event returns to the Birmingham NEC over 28-30 April 2026, reuniting manufacturers, distributors, installers, integrators, consultants and end users.
The exhibition will showcase the world’s leading security brands, offering you the best opportunity to source the latest products, technologies and solutions, while networking and meeting face-to-face with key experts from across the industry. Ensure you’re up-to-date with the latest developments and issues in security via our comprehensive education programme.

UK Construction Week London
2026-05-12 10:00 - 2026-05-14 16:00 | ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Construction activity in London and the southeast continues to grow unabated, with a concentration of tier one contractors, architects, SME building firms and housebuilders clustered around the UK’s bustling capital.
UK Construction Week London ran for the first time in London’s ExCeL in 2022, as the only event designed to cater for the whole construction supply chain, and attracted over 18,000, alongside The Stone Show & Hard Surfaces, Onsite On Hire, The Offsite Show and Grand Designs Live. This made it the largest construction trade show in London.
With leading construction products, all of the major construction professional bodies, international pavilions, industry and government leaders, and plenty of entertainment over 3 days, this is the must attend event for construction professionals from all over the UK and beyond.

Futurebuild
2026-05-12 10:00 - 2026-05-14 16:00 | ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
In a landmark move for the UK construction sector, Futurebuild and UK Construction Week London, will come together from 12–14 May 2026, creating a new national platform for the built environment at Excel London.
The collaborative co-location will form the UK’s Built Environment Super Event, designed to reflect the full scale, complexity and ambition of an industry facing unprecedented change. Together, the events will bring 25,000 built environment professionals, 600+ exhibitors and 700+ speakers across 13 dedicated stages under one roof, making it the largest and most comprehensive construction event in the UK calendar.
The Futurebuild Knowledge Programme sits alongside the UK Construction Week and The Stone and Surfaces Show, uniting the brightest minds in the built environment for three days of insight, innovation and collaboration. Featuring a combined; 700+ speakers, across 13 stages, delivering 250+ hours of CPD-accredited content, and sessions curated by over 90 industry partners and associations, it delivers the knowledge and connections that drive real change.
The Futurebuild content programme is centred on Resilience, Reuse and Regenerative Design, spanning two major conference arenas and three seminar stages, offering actionable insights to help turn sustainability ambition into measurable impact.
Hear directly from the people who make Futurebuild what it is. In these short videos, our visitors and exhibitors share what makes the event truly unique: the meaningful connections, the game-changing innovations, and the opportunities to meet people shaping the future of the built environment.
This question reveals what makes Futurebuild unique and what sets it apart from other industry events. Our community share their thoughts on its strong focus on sustainability, innovation and meaningful collaboration. It’s a place where connections are made to drive real change.
Connect365 is your year-round platform for insight, innovation, and industry connection across the built environment.
Building on the momentum of Futurebuild, Connect365 brings together thought leaders, disruptors, and decision-makers through a dynamic programme of live discussions through webinars, podcasts and digital content.

Traffex - Parkex - Cold Comfort
2026-05-20 09:30 - 2026-05-21 16:30 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Longford, Coventry, CV6 6AQ, United Kingdom
From Coventry to Cardiff, Blackpool to Birmingham: councils across the UK will shape every stage of this year’s programme as Traffex returns to CBS Arena on 20–21 May 2026.
The road infrastructure sector’s most practically focused event is back, and this year the people who build, maintain and manage the UK’s roads are not just in the audience. Local authority engineers, service managers, asset managers and transport directors from councils across England and Wales have helped shape the programme, taken to the podium and are driving the conversation across every theatre at Traffex, Parkex and Cold Comfort 2026, taking place 20-21 May at CBS Arena, Coventry.
Produced by Hemming Group in partnership with National Highways and supported by the Department for Transport, the 2026 edition marks a deliberate shift in how the event is built, with councils not just consulted, but firmly embedded as co-authors of the content. The result is a programme that goes further than any trade show in the sector by grounding every session, workshop and debate in the day-to-day realities of local highway delivery.
It is a positioning that sets Traffex apart. Where other events in the sector offer policy announcements and strategic vision, Traffex 2026 asks a different question: what does that mean for the team on the ground, trying to get a project approved, funded and delivered before the financial year closes?
“At Traffex, local authorities shape the programme. This year, highway engineers and service managers from councils across the country helped us build sessions around the problems they are working on right now. You won’t find that at other events in this sector, and it is why the conversations at CBS Arena tend to be the ones people carry back to the office and act on.”
Gordon Kirk, Event Director, Traffex
Government sets the context – Local authorities do the work
The programme opens with a keynote from Elliot Shaw, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer at National Highways, setting out the implications of Road Investment Strategy 3 for local network managers. He is immediately joined by Rachel Gittens, Deputy Director for Strategic Road Network at the Office of Rail and Road, for a fireside conversation on data capability and asset management maturity, a topic local authorities have been wrestling with for years.
Day two brings a ministerial address from Simon Lightwood MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Roads and Buses, before the floor is handed back to practitioners. Ruth Cadbury MP, Chair of the Transport Select Committee, chairs the afternoon’s road safety panel, bringing together the Road Safety Foundation, PACTS, and the West Midlands Road Safety Commissioner in a session designed to interrogate the gap between the Government’s road safety ambitions and what councils can actually deliver.
This interplay between national policy and local delivery runs through the entire Roadmap Theatre. Jonathan Munslow, Chair of the NHT Network, opens day two with a presentation on improving public outcomes through better data understanding, drawing on the performance benchmarking work that dozens of councils contribute to every year. From there, the programme moves through live implementation case studies: Karl Rourke from East Riding of Yorkshire Council presents on the next phase of Live Labs 2 street lighting decarbonisation alongside a colleague from Lancashire County Council; and Laura Villanueva from Transport for London leads a session on lane rental alongside Allan Pike from West Sussex County Council, examining what experience from London and the counties has taught those looking to introduce similar schemes elsewhere.
Procurement, asset management and the pressures local highways teams actually face
One of the Roadmap Theatre’s sharpest sessions will be a frank examination of procurement: what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what still gets in the way. Ian Large, Head of Service at Blackpool Council, will give a ground-level account of moving from compliance-based commissioning to outcomes-focused delivery, before joining a panel with Sean Rooney (Oxfordshire County Council), and Sam Shean (Reading Borough Council) to explore how procurement frameworks can give smaller councils the flexibility they need to work with agile suppliers and SMEs.
Asset management rounds out the Roadmap Theatre with a session timed directly around the forthcoming update to the Well-Managed Highway Code. Amanda Richards, Assistant Director of Highways and Asset Management at Surrey County Council, joins colleagues from the Welsh Government and the UK Roads Leadership Group to give a practical read on where councils stand, and what the new Code will demand of them.
Active travel also features prominently, with Katie Myles of South Gloucestershire Council presenting alongside National Highways and Coventry City Council on designing streets that the public actually trust, which remains one of the most contested areas of delivery for highway teams at present.
The TechTalks Theatre: Technology grounded in local authority practice
Traffex’s dedicated technology programme, the TechTalks Theatre – moderated throughout by Alistair Gollop of ITS Now, is built around the same principle. Darren Capes, Head of Road Infrastructure Technology at the Department for Transport, opens day one with the national technology policy context, before sessions move firmly into practitioner territory.
The day two keynote comes from Max Sugarman, Chief Executive of ITS UK, with a session examining traffic signal obsolescence and what a modern, resilient network looks like. A particular highlight across both days will be the D-TRO compliance session with AppyWay, examining how councils can turn the digital traffic regulation deadline from a burden into a strategic advantage. National Highways and the Connected Places Catapult will also present the Launchpad innovation awards, showcasing emerging technology with direct application for local network managers.
The TechTalks Theatre also features sessions grounded in council practice. Astrid Vanhove of Intouch draws on implementation experience across Europe to examine what end-to-end digital transformation of enforcement operations looks like in practice, and what UK councils can take from it as they make the shift to digital-first working. Gafoor Din, Traffic Control and Information Systems Service Manager at Warwickshire County Council, brings a local authority perspective on traffic signal infrastructure, looking at design life expectations and what that means for network managers planning ahead.
Solutions Studio: Workshops built around real delivery problems
New for 2026, the Solutions Studio delivers collaborative workshops designed around the challenges the industry is actively trying to solve. Sessions are broad and participatory, led by the sector bodies that work most closely with local authorities day-to-day.
The confirmed workshop programme includes:

Incentivising Asset Management in Highways, led by Emily See, President of the Local Government Technical Advisers Group (LGTAG), this session brings together local highway authorities to examine what actually drives better asset management decisions at an organisational level.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention on the Highway Network, hosted by Blue Monkey and partner charities, this workshop addresses one of the most sensitive and under-discussed areas of highway operations, giving practitioners a space to share experience and develop a more consistent approach.
Barriers to Delivery of the Road Safety Strategy, run by PACTS, this session moves beyond the high-level ambitions of the national strategy and examines the specific operational, political and funding barriers councils face when trying to implement road safety improvements.
The RSTA Surgery: A Collaborative Session on Preventative Maintenance, an open-format discussion hosted by the Road Surface Treatment Association, giving local authority highway managers direct access to technical expertise on extending road surface life and managing maintenance budgets.

Cold Comfort: Winter service, climate and resilience
Cold Comfort, running across both event days in its dedicated theatre, offers one of the most practically focused winter maintenance programmes the event has delivered. A keynote from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration sets an international benchmark before the programme hands over to UK practitioners.
Ben Towse and colleagues from East Riding of Yorkshire Council present on how the authority has modernised its winter road services, whilst meteorologist-led session from Metdesk tackles how councils can better interpret forecast uncertainty when making operational decisions under pressure.
Councils including Lincolnshire County Council and Telford and Wrekin Council are presenting across both days on salting efficiency and winter communications respectively. Warwickshire County Council’s Director of Highways, Richard Fenwick, closes the programme with a collaborative session drawing on lessons the sector has only learned by doing, using live audience participation to surface practical experience from the room.
Climate adaptation runs as a consistent thread throughout, with the Climate Change Committee providing a keynote on day two that gives local authority highway teams a clear line of sight from national climate commitments to the network decisions they need to make now.
Parkex and EV Connect: Councils in the parking and mobility conversation
Parkex, the UK’s leading parking and mobility event, continues its deep connection with local authority practice. Councils including Ealing, Southwark, Brighton & Hove, Cheshire East and Coventry City Council are all presenting across the BPA Live and EV Connect programmes, covering everything from NPP implementation and high-volume permit systems to kerbside EV charging strategy, blue badge enforcement and inclusivity in parking services.
The EV Connect programme includes a keynote from Transport for Wales on delivering Wales’s EV charging strategy alongside sessions on fleet charging, coordinated kerbside management and the practical realities of policing EV bays, a growing area of operational pressure for local authority parking teams.
www.traffex.com/visit/registration
www.parkex.net
https://coldcomfort.tn-events.co.uk

Digital Construction Week
2026-06-03 09:00 - 2026-06-04 17:00 | ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Learn about the latest trends in digital construction, from BIM and AI to robotics and sustainable solutions.
Meet companies driving architecture and design, construction, engineering and operation forward. Discover how to use new technology to improve your projects, teams, business and the built environment.
Digital Construction Week is at Excel London on 3-4 June 2026.
Get up-to-speed on the latest trends shaping the future of the built environment.
Experience live demonstrations. And source cutting-edge technology from over 150 disruptive technology brands.
Collaborate, connect and share ideas with over 6,850 attendees from across the digital built environment community.
Source new products from 150+ disruptive technology brands for the built environment.
The education programme at DCW is designed to put you in the front row of innovation for the built environment. Choose from 200 free-to-attend talks, workshops and demos across to theatres. And top up your CPD points along the way.

InstallerSHOW
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-25 17:00 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Thank you to everyone who joined us for InstallerSHOW 2025 – our biggest and best event yet! Over three packed days, more than 31,000 industry professionals explored the latest innovations across heat, water, air, energy, and the built environment. With 800+ exhibitors, live demos, and thought-leading content sessions, the 2025 show was a landmark moment for the sector.
Plans are in full force for InstallerSHOW 2026, returning to the NEC Birmingham from 23rd to 25th June. Whether you’re looking to launch new products, build relationships, or lead industry conversations – now is the time to get involved to secure your preferred location!
Can’t wait until next year? Join us at InstallerFESTIVAL — a one-day celebration of industry success with installers, manufacturers, and merchants. Find out how to get involved today.
Looking to Exhibit! Get in touch with our team to secure your space early.
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Homebuilding & Renovating Show
2026-06-27 10:00 - 2026-06-28 16:30 | Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ, United Kingdom
Run by experienced self-builders and renovators, the Homebuilding & Renovating Shows are here to help you get your project off the ground. Established in 1990, Homebuilding & Renovating is the UK’s leading brand for anyone looking to build their own home or improve their current one.
We now host eight annual exhibitions across the UK, each packed with hundreds of suppliers, free expert advice, and inspiring seminars — all under one roof (a definite plus given the British weather!).
Our shows take place in Farnborough, London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Surrey, Harrogate, Somerset, and from 2025, Edinburgh will return to the calendar. At every event, you’ll find a full programme of free seminars and our popular Ask the Experts hub, where you can book one-to-one advice sessions with a panel of specialists, including architects, planning consultants, renewable energy experts, and heating engineers.
From practical tips to inspiring advice and the latest products, we’ve got it all under one roof at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, the go-to exhibition for you as a self builders or renovator.
No matter what stage your project is at, we’ll help you to bring it to life! Come along for tailored, one-to-one advice; browse 1000s of new and innovative products to improve your home; and discover the ins and outs of everything from planning regulations for extensions and managing renovation budgets, to stylish kitchen design and integrating underfloor heating.

Build It Live
2026-09-12 09:00 - 2026-09-13 17:00 | Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ, United Kingdom
For more than 30 years, Build It magazine has been providing expert guidance, inspiration and practical self build advice for those looking to build their own home, renovate a property or undertake an extension or conversion project.
As Britain’s longest running self build magazine, Build It is an indispensable monthly guide to custom home building, DIY and renovation.
Bringing the magazine to life, Build It Live is the annual exhibition, designed to provide face-to-face inspiration, thousands of products and expert consultations all under one roof. We’re proud to be the UK’s most practical and focused self build exhibition.
Our interactive exhibitions take place annually in Kent, Malvern and Exeter, and offer a wide range of one-to-one sessions and advice clinics for anyone looking to self build, renovate or extend their home. Learn more about build costs, basements, extensions and heating with these handy clinics, or attend one of our free seminars and workshops, which run throughout the weekend and cover topics like how to build a sustainable home and how to find the perfect plot.
There’s never been a better time to create the home of your dreams. Seek the inspiration you need to create a property that you will never want to leave, with Build It Live.

The Flooring Show
2026-09-20 09:30 - 2026-09-22 15:00 | Harrogate Convention Centre, Kings Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5RA, United Kingdom
The Flooring Show is where the entire UK flooring industry comes together to network, trade, and grow. Discover the latest products, connect with leading suppliers, and be part of the UK’s largest and longest-running flooring event.
At The Flooring Show, you’ll connect with the biggest names in UK and international flooring – all under one roof. Explore the latest innovations in carpet, laminate, LVT, wood, vinyl, cork, grass, underlay, adhesives, tools and more. Whether you’re sourcing new products or placing orders, Harrogate is the place to do business with over 400 top-tier flooring suppliers.
Take your flooring skills to the next level. The Flooring Show is packed with hands-on training, live product demos, and expert-led presentations designed for fitters, retailers, and flooring professionals. Discover the latest installation methods, get insider tips, and leave with actionable skills you can use right away.
Meet face-to-face with key decision-makers, buyers, designers, and specifiers from across the UK and beyond. The Flooring Show is a trade-only event designed to connect the flooring community, spark new collaborations, and help you grow your professional network in an environment built for business.

UK Construction Week Birmingham
2026-09-29 10:00 - 2026-10-01 16:00 | NEC, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The NEC in Birmingham was the birthplace of UK Construction Week in 2015 and the tradeshow has grown to become the UK’s largest built environment event, held annually in the first week of October.
The halls of the NEC have been the key destination for the past 7 years for all in construction. There have been 1000s of international exhibitors showcasing 1000s of innovative products, materials and services and many more to come for our 100,000+ visitors.
UKCW is a catalyst for change in the sector as we gather the top speakers to panel our many seminar theatres to discuss and debates the issues affecting construction, and we believe this is where real change can happen.

FutureScape
2026-10-13 08:00 - 2026-10-14 17:00 | Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Trenchard Way, Farnborough, Surrey, GU14 6TQ, United Kingdom
FutureScape has firmly established itself as the UK’s largest & most influential gathering for the landscaping industry. Now in its 15th edition, the event returns on the 13-14 October at our brand new home, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, bringing together professionals from across the sector for two days of insight, inspiration and innovation.
As the voice of the landscaping industry, FutureScape is committed to keeping professionals ahead of the curve. Our role is to reflect evolving trends, legislations and market shifts, ensuring visitors leave equipped with the knowledge and connections to drive their business forward.
Following the pandemic, FutureScape relocated to London ExCeL and expanded into a two-day event. The latest edition shattered records, with over 8,000 visitors, cementing FutureScape’s reputation as the UK’s most influential landscaping event.
In 2024, FutureScape’s success was further recognised when Portfolio Director Tom Proudley was awarded Event Director of the Year at the EN Indy Awards – a testament to the event’s industry-leading impact and continued growth.
Formerly held at London ExCeL, the move marks the next phase in the event’s growth and aims to deliver a more expansive, accessible, and immersive experience for exhibitors, visitors, and partners across the landscape, design, and outdoor living sectors.
With more than 20,000sqm of unpillared indoor space and 100,000sqm of outdoor hard standing, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre provides the ultimate platform for the event’s future success and expansion.

London Build Expo 2026
2026-11-25 09:30 - 2026-11-26 17:00 | ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
London Build Expo (25-26 November, ExCeL London) is the UK’s largest and most influential Festival of Construction, bringing together the entire industry for two days of innovation, networking, and knowledge sharing. This premier event offers an unparalleled platform for exhibitors to showcase their products and solutions to over 45,000 industry professionals.
With 650+ exhibitors, 900+ speakers across 17 stages, and 300+ hours of CPD training, London Build attracts senior decision-makers from both private and public sectors, including contractors, architects, engineers, housebuilders, developers, and government bodies.
For visitors, the event provides an unrivaled opportunity to explore cutting-edge products, gain insights from leading experts, and earn CPD points through interactive sessions and workshops. Attendees can connect with industry leaders, discover the latest trends shaping construction, and take part in live demos and networking events. Partners and sponsors benefit from exceptional brand exposure and the prestige of aligning with the UK’s most influential construction event.
Exhibitors enjoy exclusive networking opportunities, including Meet the Buyer sessions with top procurement teams, the Architect’s Hub, and the UK’s biggest diversity and inclusion events. Combined with live entertainment, celebrity guests, and a vibrant festival atmosphere, London Build is the ultimate platform to generate leads, build brand awareness, and connect with key players driving the future of construction.
