A NEW-LOOK INDY EXPO FOR 2026
Built with the independent exhibition community
The EN Indy Expo 2026 has been redesigned following consultation with the Indy Advisory Board, the event format has evolved to create a more valuable and engaging experience for attendees.
The result is a more focused experience built around practical insight, meaningful networking, and commercially valuable conversations for organisers looking to launch, scale, and grow their event portfolios.
Designed specifically for the independent exhibition sector, the event will bring together senior organisers, event leaders, suppliers, venues, and partners for a day centred around collaboration, innovation, and business growth.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The EN Indy Expo 2026 has been designed as a dedicated space for independent exhibition organisers to openly discuss the challenges, opportunities, and realities of launching and growing event businesses alongside like-minded industry peers.
The conference content and networking opportunities will also be highly relevant for private equity-backed organiser businesses and senior industry partners. However, complimentary registration has been reserved exclusively for qualifying independent organiser companies until 23:59 on 31 May 2026 to help preserve the event’s community-led and peer-to-peer environment.
To support this, registration has been separated into three attendee categories based on company type and profile. This allows EN Indy Expo to maintain a balanced and senior-level audience, create more relevant networking opportunities, and ensure the event experience remains valuable for organisers, suppliers, and venues attending.
Early Bird pricing across all ticket types ends at 23:59 on 31 May 2026.
Please select the registration option most relevant to your organisation below.
Independent Organisers
Who is this for?
This registration option is available exclusively to independently owned exhibition organiser businesses.
Eligible attendees include founders, managing directors, portfolio directors, event directors, and senior leadership teams working within independent organiser companies.
Pricing
Free until 23:59 on 31 May 2026
Then £99 +VAT
PE-Backed Organisers
Who is this for?
This registration option is for exhibition organiser businesses that are private equity-backed, part of larger investment groups, or operating within larger organiser portfolios.
The conference content and networking opportunities will still be highly relevant for senior leaders within these businesses, including founders, managing directors, portfolio directors, event directors, and senior leadership teams.
Pricing
£99 +VAT until 23:59 on 31 May 2026
Then £249 +VAT
Suppliers & Venues
Who is this for?
This registration option is for suppliers, venues, freelancers, agencies, contractors, technology providers, and service businesses working within the exhibition industry.
Supplier and venue attendance is intentionally limited to maintain a balanced and high-quality networking environment for organiser attendees.
Pricing
£799 +VAT until 23:59 on 31 May 2026
Then £999 +VAT
Limited to 50 tickets available
THE 2026 THEATRES
THE INDY LAB
Where leaders step out of the main programme to pressure-test ideas, solve real business challenges, and access direct advice from peers and specialists.
FIERYSIDE CHATS
Informal, unscripted and unfiltered, these sessions bring bold voices together for panel-style forums that dive deep, and will likely spark debate.
Following a standout debut at International Confex, Fieryside Chats arrive at Indy Expo 2026 to tackle the conversations the independent events sector is really having behind closed doors.
REQUEST THE SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE
The EN Indy Expo 2026 offers sponsors direct access to independent exhibition organisers, founders, and senior decision-makers actively shaping the future growth of their event portfolios.
Built around meaningful networking, focused conference content, and commercially valuable conversations, the event has been specifically designed to create stronger engagement between organisers and trusted industry partners.
The sponsorship brochure includes: audience profile and attendee breakdown, sponsorship and branding opportunities, speaking, workshop, and roundtable opportunities, event format and networking structure, and delegate insight.
With limited sponsorship inventory and a curated senior-level audience, EN Indy Expo provides a highly targeted platform for brands looking to build meaningful relationships across the independent exhibition sector.