The UK's 18th EBME Expo: 270+ medical-device exhibitors and five CPD-accredited healthcare technology conferences at Coventry Building Society Arena, 23–24 June 2027.
Dates
23–24 Jun 2027
City / country
Coventry, United Kingdom
Venue
Coventry Building Society Arena
Time
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Event overview
EBME Expo 2027 is the 18th annual edition of the UK's independent exhibition and conference for healthcare technology, held at Coventry Building Society Arena on 23–24 June 2027. It brings clinical and biomedical engineers, EBME managers, procurement and NHS Supply Chain teams, operating-theatre and IT leads, estates teams, distributors and medical-device suppliers together for two days.
The official headline is 270+ exhibitors and 3,000+ healthcare professionals, with five CPD-accredited conferences and 75+ speakers. The exhibition and conference programme are free to registered NHS staff and healthcare professionals, but pre-registration is required.
The 2027 exhibitor list and full agenda were still to be published at research time, so the show should be planned around the established conference streams and a pre-booked meeting schedule rather than a final session list.
TL;DR
Visit to compare medical devices and service contracts, meet the engineers who run hospital equipment, and attend CPD-accredited sessions across five conference streams. It is a two-day, free-to-attend event for healthcare professionals, with workshops and technical demonstrations on the floor. Coventry is easy to reach by rail from London and Birmingham, and the arena has 2,000 on-site parking spaces.
Exhibit to reach NHS clinical engineers, EBME managers, procurement leads and distributors in one place. The organiser reports an 85% onsite rebooking rate for the last edition and positions the show as a route to distributors already holding NHS Supply Chain framework positions. The 2027 exhibitor list was not yet published, so early space booking and a clear meeting plan matter more than waiting for the final floor plan.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Longford, Coventry CV6 6AQ, United Kingdom
2,000 on-site spaces; event-day pricing not published.
2,000 spaces ·
Food options
The Mill Bar & Brasserie, The Anecdote
On-site diningParking: The arena has 2,000 on-site car park spaces and is just off Junction 3 of the M6; use postcode CV6 6AQ for sat-nav. Event-day parking charges are set per event and were not published for 2027.
Gate: Enter via the arena's main entrances; the exact 2027 hall and gate allocation was not published. Allow extra time for registration and bag checks.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Exhibition and conference visitor
Free for NHS staff and healthcare professionals after pre-registration; no public ticket price published.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Pre-register online before travelling and bring the confirmation plus professional ID. On-site registration may be possible but was not guaranteed for 2027.
Ticket notes
The exhibition is sponsored by exhibitors and offered free of charge to visitors; conference delegate places are also free. Registration is screened for healthcare professionals.
What's on
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 3,000
Exhibitors: 270
Edition #: 17
This edition
2027
Visitors: 3,000
Exhibitors: 270
Next edition
2028
The event's future-dates listing shows an EBME Expo 2028 in Coventry, but no dates or counts were published. The annual two-day format and Coventry venue are the working assumption.
Continued annual return to Coventry Building Society Arena Agenda and exhibitor list to be published closer to the event
Growth over time
Edition recap
EBME Expo 2026 returned to Coventry Building Society Arena on 24–25 June 2026 and was described by trade press as the largest edition to date. The organiser's event site reports 270+ exhibitors, 3,000 attendees, 5+ conference areas and 75+ speakers. The 2027 edition is confirmed for 23–24 June 2027.
New this edition
Five CPD-accredited conferences
EBME, Operating Theatre, Healthcare Procurement, Medical Devices Connectivity and Medical Device Training streams.
SourceInternational exhibitor pavilion
The 2026 edition included a special pavilion for med-tech manufacturers and suppliers from China.
SourceEBME Expo app
The organiser promotes pre-scheduled meetings with NHS trusts, private hospitals, wholesalers and distributors via the event app.
SourceTestimonials
This is our biggest expo. It means so much more to us because we get to see our engineers, connect, understand what's happening in the market, and see what other suppliers are doing.
EBME Expo is a huge opportunity to connect to the right stakeholders and the right clinicians. It's a great exposure for our brand, and year on year it's always been a very fruitful exhibition.
It's always a pleasure to be part of the EBME Expo. We look forward to exhibiting every year to create and maintain those key relationships. EBME gives us a great platform to stay current in the medical industry.
Impact
The 2026 edition appears to have been the largest to date: the official panel reports 270+ exhibitors and 3,000 attendees, up from the 200+/2,500+ signalled before the show. For 2027 the organiser is carrying those headline numbers forward while the exhibitor list and agenda are rebuilt. The practical read is a mid-size UK trade show with a dense NHS equipment-management audience rather than a mass-market exhibition.
Audience quality
The audience is narrow but high-intent. Published 2025 figures put clinical engineers at 34%, theatre/IT leads at 17%, procurement at 15%, NHS Supply Chain at 13% and importers/distributors at 14%. These are people who specify, buy, install or maintain medical equipment, so a stand conversation can sit close to a purchasing decision. The trade-off is volume: roughly 3,000 attendees over two days, not the tens of thousands seen at international fairs.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on meeting quality rather than footfall. The organiser reports an 85% onsite rebooking rate for the last edition and markets access to distributors with NHS Supply Chain framework positions. A 9 sqm stand plus two staff for two nights is likely to cost GBP 4,000–7,000 all-in; that is recoverable from a small number of NHS or distributor opportunities. Pre-book meetings through the app, staff the stand with technical people, and follow up within 48 hours.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
EBME Expo is the UK's specialist meeting point for the people who manage medical equipment across the NHS and independent sector. With an NHS England budget above GBP 215 billion for 2026-27 and GBP 64 billion earmarked for the New Hospitals Programme, equipment specification and procurement remain strategic. The show's value is its concentration of clinical engineers, EBME managers and procurement leads who influence which devices are bought, installed and maintained, plus distributors holding NHS Supply Chain framework positions.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Procurement consolidation and framework access
NHS Supply Chain, NWSSP, NSS and BSO PaLS shape which medical devices reach hospital shelves. Suppliers increasingly exhibit to meet distributors and framework holders rather than to sell directly.
What it changes: A route into a framework can shorten years of tendering; the organiser explicitly markets the show on this basis.
SourceConnected devices and IoMT cybersecurity
The Medical Devices Connectivity Conference focuses on the intelligent hospital, IoMT and data integration, reflecting the shift from standalone equipment to networked clinical systems.
What it changes: Cybersecurity and integration are now specification criteria, not afterthoughts.
SourceWhole-life equipment management
Clinical engineering teams are judged on uptime, maintenance and replacement planning across the equipment lifecycle, not just purchase price.
What it changes: Service, calibration and asset-management suppliers have a natural audience at EBME.
SourceWorkforce training and CPD
The event runs five CPD-accredited conferences plus workshops and technical demonstrations, with certificates for delegates.
What it changes: Training is a reason to attend even when capital budgets are tight.
SourceLatest updates from across the market.
EBME is the specialist clinical-engineering show; larger European trade fairs cover the wider medical-device market. Use EBME for NHS equipment-management and procurement contacts, and the larger fairs for international distribution.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dates are the published pattern; confirm on the official site.
websiteHealthcare Estates
Manchester, United Kingdom
October dates vary; confirm on the official site.
websiteMedica
Düsseldorf, Germany
Dates are the usual November slot; confirm on the official site.
websiteQ1 2027
International distributor conversations.
June 2027
UK NHS equipment and procurement focus.
Autumn 2027
UK estates follow-up and wider European distribution.
Event dates other than EBME are indicative patterns and must be re-checked before booking.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Best airport for the arena; direct rail connections to Coventry are also available.
about 18 miles / 29 km
to venue
20–30 minutes by road or taxi
by car
Useful for low-cost European flights; allow a taxi or coach transfer.
about 40 miles / 64 km
to venue
45–60 minutes by road
by car
A budget option only if the fare saving outweighs the transfer.
about 75 miles / 120 km
to venue
75–90 minutes by road; longer by rail
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 100–145 / night
Simple rooms, usually 10–20 minutes by bus or taxi to the arena; book early because the show fills the city.
sourceUSD 150–220 / night
The 119-room on-site DoubleTree is the most convenient; mid-tier city hotels offer more dining choice.
sourceUSD 230–330 / night
Best for a quieter stay or a client dinner; you will need a car or taxi.
sourceGet around the city with these convenient transport options.
Rail
About eight minutes; the arena is a short walk from Coventry Arena station.
Bus
Multiple bus routes serve the retail park opposite the arena.
Taxi / ride-hail
Use a licensed taxi or app; allow extra time at peak arrival.
Taxi / ride-hail
About 20–30 minutes; pre-book for early arrivals.
Car
2,000 on-site spaces; event-day pricing was not published for 2027.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Standard Visitor visa | Visa nationals visiting for business meetings, a conference or exhibition; check GOV.UK before booking. | $160.00 | typically about 3 weeks; allow 6–8 weeks |
Many EU, US, Canadian, Australian and Commonwealth passports can visit the UK visa-free for short business trips, but permitted activities differ; check GOV.UK.
The UK accepts ATA Carnets for temporary exhibition goods; list all items and respect the re-export deadline.
Official visa pageWeather
Late June in Coventry is mild and changeable: roughly 12–21 °C, with a mix of sun and showers. Pack layers and a light waterproof; the arena is a short outdoor walk from the station.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Venue-wide public Wi-Fi terms for 2027 were not published. UK mobile coverage is good; an eSIM or prepaid SIM is the reliable backup for email and the event app.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business etiquette
British business meetings are relatively informal; use surnames until invited otherwise and keep introductions brief. A business card is useful but not essential.
Tipping and payments
Card payments are widely accepted. Restaurants often add a 10–12.5% discretionary service charge; taxis usually accept card.
Punctuality
Arrive on time for meetings. Rail services are frequent but can be disrupted, so allow a buffer on show mornings.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Book 6–10 weeks ahead for the best fares; Birmingham is closer than London airports for this venue.
Book flightsVisa rules depend on nationality. Visa nationals need a UK Standard Visitor visa; many EU and US passport holders can visit visa-free for short business trips.
Estimated cost: USD 160 (indicative)
Processing: about 3 weeks; allow 6–8 weeks
Bring a letter confirming your role and the event if asked at the border. The UK is not in Schengen.
OfficialPartnerGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: BHX to the arena is about 20–30 minutes by taxi (GBP 30–45) or rail to Coventry then a local train/bus.
Hotel → venue: City-centre hotels are 10–20 minutes by bus or taxi; the on-site DoubleTree is a short walk.
Ride-hail: Uber and local licensed taxis operate in Coventry; pre-book for early mornings.
Public transit: Coventry Arena station is about eight minutes from Coventry main station; local buses serve the retail park opposite the arena.
Parking: 2,000 on-site spaces, off M6 Junction 3; use CV6 6AQ. Event-day charges are set per event.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: June
Temperature: 12–21 °C
Seasonality: Changeable with showers; no reliable dry season in the UK summer.
Packing: Layers, a light waterproof, comfortable shoes and a compact umbrella.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 1 — Wednesday 23 June 2027
Day 1 usually has the strongest conference opening, the freshest exhibitor schedules and the best chance of securing meetings before stand teams are booked out. If your priority is a quieter floor or a second pass at suppliers, Day 2 is the better follow-up.
Register online and save the confirmation; check whether your professional role qualifies for free entry. — Bring photo ID and a business card.
Book rail or flights and a hotel; the on-site DoubleTree sells out first. — Coventry Arena station is eight minutes from Coventry main station.
Download the event app and request meetings with target exhibitors. — The 2027 app and exhibitor list may launch late; have a shortlist ready.
Choose conference sessions across the five CPD streams and block the times. — Agenda may be published only weeks before the show.
Check travel disruption, print or save tickets and pack layers plus a waterproof. — June weather is changeable.
Confirm meeting times, charge devices and plan the route to the arena for a 09:00 start. — Allow a buffer for registration and bag checks.
Arrive at Coventry Arena, collect badge and coffee
Registration / The MillWalk the floor and book follow-up meetings with priority suppliers
Exhibition hallAttend the EBME conference keynote session
EBME conference areaLunch and informal networking
The Mill Bar & BrasserieProcurement or connectivity conference session, then supplier demos
Conference areas / exhibition floorFinal meetings and notes before the 17:00 close
Exhibition hallCoventry Cathedral
History and Architecture
About 15 minutes from the arena by taxi or bus
Iconic ruined cathedral and modern replacement; a compact half-day visit.
Warwick Castle
Heritage
About 30–40 minutes by car or train
A straightforward half-day or evening trip for first-time visitors to the region.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Culture
About 45 minutes by car or train
Shakespeare's birthplace, good for a pre- or post-show day.
The Mill Bar & Brasserie
Venue bar
On-site meeting point at the arena; open daily.
The Anecdote
Venue sports bar
Casual on-site option for post-show conversations.
Exhibitor stands and conference break areas
Show floor
The main networking happens in pre-booked stand meetings and between sessions.
EBME conversations are technical and involve several stakeholders — clinical engineering, procurement and sometimes IT/security. A single generic email is unlikely to convert; tailor the follow-up to the role you met and keep the 48-hour window.
Budget
Shell scheme
GBP 80–150 / m²
Raw space
GBP 250–400 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
VAT, furniture, AV, rigging, electrical work and stand staff are normally extra. Confirm all-in costs with the organiser before booking.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
Exhibition space
exhibitor · space only
GBP 2250–3600 / 9 sqm
Shell scheme build
exhibitor · 9 sqm
GBP 720–1350 / 9 sqm
Hotel
both · mid
USD 150–220 / per night
Per diem
both · standard
USD 60–90 / per day
Visa
both · Standard Visitor
USD 160 / per application
Exhibitor insurance
exhibitor · public liability
USD 200–350 / per event
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition space | exhibitor | space only | GBP 2250–3600 / 9 sqm | estimated | 2026-10-31 |
| Shell scheme build | exhibitor | 9 sqm | GBP 720–1350 / 9 sqm | estimated | 2026-10-31 |
| Hotel | both | mid | USD 150–220 / per night | estimated | 2026-10-31 |
| Per diem | both | standard | USD 60–90 / per day | estimated | 2026-10-31 |
| Visa | both | Standard Visitor | USD 160 / per application | estimated | 2026-10-31 |
| Exhibitor insurance | exhibitor | public liability | USD 200–350 / per event | estimated | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions score whether EBME Expo 2027 is best for a visit, an exhibiting commitment, or neither.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a live equipment or service requirement and can attend one or two days.
Best for
NHS clinical engineers, EBME managers, procurement teams and healthcare IT leads evaluating equipment or earning CPD.
Min. budget
$500.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks to register and book travel
Risks
2027 agenda may publish late
June hotel rates rise near the show
exhibit
You can staff a stand with technical people and have a follow-up process for NHS leads.
Best for
Medical-device manufacturers, distributors and service providers selling into the NHS and independent sector.
Min. budget
$5,000.00
Timeline
6–9 months to book space, build and arrange freight
Risks
Final floor plan and 2027 rate card not published
Audience is specialist and relatively small
Framework access may still require a distributor
skip
Your product is not sold into UK healthcare or you cannot act on leads within a month.
Best for
Consumer brands, non-medical products or teams with no UK healthcare route to market.
Timeline
None
Risks
Missing competitor intelligence
Losing relationships to exhibitors who attend annually
Book with
EBME Expo
Official event website with dates, exhibitor information and visitor registration links.
Official organiser site
Coventry Building Society Arena
Venue information, travel, on-site parking and food options.
Official venue site
BtoB Events
The event organiser since 2022; exhibition and sponsorship enquiries.
Organiser named in trade release
Coventry Arena railway station
Local rail stop on the Leamington–Nuneaton line, about eight minutes from Coventry main station.
Venue travel page
Recommended providers
GOV.UK — UK Visas and Immigration
Official visa guidance and application route.
Independent hotel booking; the on-site DoubleTree is the most convenient option.
Independent fare comparison; not an official event partner. Birmingham (BHX) is the closest airport.
Independent freight forwarder; UK customs and ATA Carnet experience.
Independent travel and exhibitor insurance option; confirm exhibition cover.
Independent tours and attractions around Coventry and Warwickshire.
Independent lead-capture option if the organiser does not provide a scanner.
FAQs & glossary
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