Trade show
Childcare & Education Expo 2026
Childcare & Education Expo is the UK's largest early years event, held at Coventry Building Society Arena on 2-3 October 2026 (National) and ExCeL London on 5-6 March 2027 (London). It features CPD-accredited training, 100+ suppliers, expert speakers, and free Ofsted advice, attracting thousands of early years professionals.
Childcare & Education Expo is the UK's largest early years event, held at Coventry Building Society Arena on 2-3 October 2026 (National) and ExCeL London on 5-6 March 2027 (London). It features CPD-accredited training, 100+ suppliers, expert speakers, and free Ofsted advice, attracting thousands of early years professionals.
Event details
- Dates: 2–3 Oct 2026
- Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
- Venue: Coventry Building Society Arena
- Industry: Early Years Education
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 100+
- Attendees: 3,000+
Why exhibit
Exhibit at Childcare & Education Expo to connect with thousands of early years leaders and practitioners from across the UK. Showcase your products and services to a targeted audience of nursery owners, managers, and educators actively seeking innovative solutions. Benefit from high footfall, CPD-attendees, and media exposure in the UK's largest early years event.
Why visit
Visit Childcare & Education Expo for free CPD-accredited seminars, hands-on workshops, and direct access to over 100 leading suppliers. Meet Ofsted face-to-face, network with peers in the Share & Support Hub, and gain practical insights to enhance your early years setting. This is the premier event for early years professionals seeking inspiration and solutions.
Exhibitor profile
- Early Years Resources
- Childcare Products
- Educational Toys
- Outdoor Play Equipment
- Curriculum Materials
- Technology for Education
Visitor profile
- Nursery Owners
- Early Years Managers
- Practitioners
- Childminders
- Local Authority Advisors
- Ofsted Inspectors
Industries
- Early Years Education
- Childcare
- Education