Occupational Therapy Show 2026

The UK’s leading annual event for occupational therapy professionals

Taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 25–26 November 2026, the Occupational Therapy Show brings thousands of practitioners, suppliers and sector leaders together under one roof.

Designed as both a learning and sourcing platform, the show combines a high-quality conference programme with a large-scale exhibition of products, services and innovations supporting occupational therapy practice across all settings.

Visitors can expect:

• Four CPD-accredited theatres featuring expert-led sessions on clinical practice, leadership, research, innovation and emerging trends
• Two exhibitor-led theatres showcasing the latest products, practical case studies and real-world solutions
• 200+ exhibitors offering equipment, technology, services and assistive solutions
• A new feature in partnership with the Case Management Society UK, exploring the growing role of case management
• The return of the Elizabeth Casson Trust Feature Zone, redesigned to celebrate innovation, collaboration and the future of the profession
• Opportunities to connect with peers, sector leaders and suppliers from across healthcare, social care, education, housing and independent practice

Whether you are looking for practical ideas, professional development, new solutions or valuable connections, the Occupational Therapy Show offers insight and inspiration for the whole profession.

Occupational Therapy Show 2026 takes place at NEC Birmingham, 25–26 Nov 2026. If you are exhibiting, we design, build and install custom exhibition stands here. Over a show of this length, the stands that perform are the ones where the layout was decided before the visuals.

The NEC is the UK's largest exhibition venue, and the scale changes what works. Halls are vast with long sightlines, so height, lighting and branding readable from the aisle do more work than detail at eye level. Build and breakdown run to allocated slots, and vehicle access to the loading bays is booked in advance.

A full build covers design, manufacture, transport, installation, on-site management and dismantle, along with the RAMS, structural sign-off and contractor coordination the venue requires. You do not need to wait for a callback to find out what it costs — enter your stand dimensions in our online builder for an instant estimate.