The Meetings Show 2026

Discover the best of Manchester. Join the Manchester Convention Bureau and our top partners from across the region at The Meetings Show 2026, held at Excel London on the 24th and 25th of June. Visit us at Stand D41 to discover why Manchester is your next must-visit destination for unforgettable events.

Key Details:

  • 📍 Stand D41
  • 📅 24–25 June 2026
  • 🍸 Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception

Meet our team at Stand D41

Talk to us about venues, bids, connections and making your event work harder in Manchester.

What is happening at The Meetings Show?

Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception

We are proud to sponsor the highly anticipated welcome reception, taking place the night before the show on the 23rd of June. It brings together over 200 meetings and event planners and gives hosted buyers the opportunity to start conversations ahead of two busy days at The Meetings Show.

Set at Savage Garden in London, the evening creates space for more informal networking and early connections with Manchester partners.

Activations

  • Collect & Connect

Meet partners from across Manchester and collect stickers in your event passport. Complete your passport for a chance to win prizes while building valuable connections.

  • Social Media Competition

Take a photo with our signature frame prop and share it on social media to enter the competition.

  • Paint-by-numbers Mural

Join fellow attendees in bringing a Manchester-themed paint-by-numbers mural to life. 

Meet our partners

Visit the stand to meet the Manchester Convention Bureau Team, alongside a selection of fantastic partners from across the region.

Plan your next event in Manchester