Confex
International Confex 2026: A record year for the industry
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International Confex returned to Excel London at the end of February, welcoming 5,197 event professionals from across the UK and around the world for two days of insight, innovation and industry connection. Across the show floor, visitors explored 250 + exhibitors, discovered new suppliers and venues, and took part in a packed programme spanning nine conference theatres and more than 90 sessions covering event tech, marketing, sustainability, production and experiential design.
Reflecting on the show, Mash Media’ s event director Jack Newey said:
" Confex has always been about bringing the industry together at the start of the year, but this edition really captured the energy and ambition of the sector right now. From packed theatres to the conversations happening on the show floor, it was clear that people came not just to explore new suppliers, but to rethink how events can deliver real impact.”
From chance meetings to strategic partnerships, International Confex continues to prove why it remains one of the most important dates in the events industry calendar. EW
Confex 2026 by the numbers:
• 5197 attendees
• 63 % senior decision-makers( Director level and above)
• 17.47 % control budgets over £ 500,000
• 36 % have joint or sole budget responsibility www. exhibitionworld. co. uk Issue 2 2026 47