Are you thinking about exhibiting in London this autumn/ winter?

Here are our recommendations for events and exhibitions to add to your events calendar

While some industries wind down for the autumn and winter, the UK’s events and exhibitions sector ramps up!

London is an exhibition hub all year round of course, but some of the biggest events of the year take place in the city from October to February.

If you’re looking at your exhibition calendar for late 2024-early 2025 and feel like it looks a little sparse, here are our top recommendations for shows to attend in the capital.

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Recommended exhibitions for retail, hospitality and food brands

Caffè Culture Show 2024
1 – 3 October, Business Design Centre

Caffè Culture is the UK’s premier B2B trade event for the café and coffee bar market.

Exhibitors and visitors will be able to mingle with key industry stakeholders and decision-makers, hear from an unparalleled line-up of international speakers, and learn about the latest industry trends.

This event is free for visitors to attend, so we’re sure it’ll be a knockout.

If this sounds right up your street but is a tad too early for you, we recommend you check out The London Coffee Festival, which will take place at Olympia, London, in May 2025.

In the meantime, get some inspo from BrewTea on how to make the most of a coffee-based exhibition.

Plant-based World Expo (Europe)
13-14 November, ExCeL London

Plant-based World Expo (Europe) is Europe’s only 100% plant-based B2B event.

This exciting exhibition connects plant-based brands with mainstream retailers, food industry professionals and investors.

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We had several clients who attended this event last year, and had such successful shows that they’re going again this year with much bigger stands.

“This exhibition provides a great way for hospitality and food brands to network through its buyer matchmaking programme. It’s also the ideal layout for companies to do live demos and showcase their products to an audience interested solely in new plant-based options”

Ed Marshall, Creative Director, Motive Exhibitions

Retail Technology Show
2-3 April 2025, ExCeL London

The Retail Technology Show brings together change-making retailers and leading technology innovators.

Over two days, visitors can expect to mingle with 13,000+ attendees and 400+ exhibitors. And, if you can get a break from your stand, you can listen to one of the 100 expert retail speakers at this event created for the industry by the industry.

Recommended exhibitions for sustainability and smart tech businesses

Smart Buildings Show
9-10 October, ExCeL London

Smart Buildings Show provides businesses with an opportunity to showcase their latest technology for the smart buildings industry.

Almost 100 exhibitors are currently signed up for the event, which will be attended by visitors looking for ways to make their buildings more sustainable, economical, and functional.

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“Our customers working within sustainability and smart tech are starting to really push the boundaries with their stands to match the cutting-edge technology they are promoting.

“We’ve delivered environmentally mindful, showstopping stands that can be reused while still putting our customer’s product at the heart of the design.”

David Hennessy, Director, Motive Exhibitions

Event Sustainability Live (ESL) London

20-21 November, ExCeL London

Event Sustainability Live (ESL) London will welcome visitors over two days later this year.

This two-day exhibition and conference brings together thought leaders, experts and visitors who are passionate about creating more sustainable events.

London EV Show
26-28 November, ExCeL London

The London EV show will welcome over 15,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors later this year.

Showcasing the most advanced electric vehicles and the latest mobility solutions, with a focus on cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly transportation solutions, this is the exhibition for you if you have anything to do with the EV space!

Recommended exhibitions for civil and construction businesses

London Build Expo
20-21 November 2024, Olympia London

London Build Expo is the UK’s largest construction show.

This year, you can expect to mingle with 35,000+ attendees and 450+ exhibitors. And, if you can get a break from your stand, you can listen to one of the 700 speakers leading events on 12 CPD stages.

With celebrity guests, entertainment, DJs, networking parties, and live music, this exhibition is as much about fun as it is about business!

Recommended exhibitions for professional services

The Finance Professional Show
8 November, London Olympia

The Finance Professional Show is a single-day event dedicated to the diverse range of funding providers in the regulated, commercial, and specialist financial markets.

Whether you’re a lender, service provider or broker, you’ll be able to interact and engage with some of the leading minds in specialist finance.

Exhibiting in London

As seasoned exhibition contractors, we attend events in London pretty much every week.

From purpose-built exhibition and conference centres to modified and adapted Victorian buildings, the capital has many exhibition venues to choose from – and they’ve all got their quirks.

We’ve rounded up all of our stand builder’s top tips for making the most out of an exhibition in London – regardless of the venue.