THE CARE SHOW
Dates: 07 October - 08 October 2026 Venue: NEC Visit Event Website
Care Show Birmingham 2026 is one of the UK's leading events for the social care and retirement living sector, bringing together care providers, managers, owners and industry leaders at a time of significant change. As the sector continues to adapt to workforce shortages, funding pressures, regulatory developments and digital transformation, the event provides practical guidance, expert insight and innovative solutions to help organisations deliver high-quality care.
Visitors can explore more than 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest products, services and technologies, while connecting with over 4,500 professionals from across the care and retirement living community. A comprehensive programme of expert-led sessions covers key topics including the future of care, workforce sustainability, funding, compliance, regulation and technology, offering practical advice and real-world solutions that can be applied within care organisations. Care Show Birmingham is the ideal event for anyone looking to stay informed, build valuable connections and shape the future of care.
About NEC
In 1976, HM The Queen officially opened the NEC in Birmingham. The NEC has grown in size and notoriety and it has become one of the UK’s primary venues for event organisers, exhibitors and visitors by choice. The NEC initially housed seven exhibition halls – where as to date they house 19, and in addition to this they offer 34 conference suites and numerous outdoor spaces.
For 40 years the NEC has faced challenges, been questioned and propelled itself into exhibition industry to ensure they continue to grow and move with the times because only by doing so can they ensure their exhibitors and visitors can too. It’s an approach that is solid, and the NEC now hosts to over six million visitors and 500 exhibitions each year.
