Trade Fairs & Exhibitions 2026
The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support a selection of leading international trade shows across a wide range of sectors. As a contact point in Portugal, we assist member companies interested in exploring new markets, connecting with global partners, and showcasing their products or services on an international stage.
Whether you’re planning to exhibit or simply visit, our team can guide you through the registration and onboarding process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. Below, you will find a curated list of upcoming trade shows that offer exceptional opportunities for networking, innovation, and business growth.
Futurebuild 2026 brings together the entire built‑environment community for three days of innovation, insight, and collaboration. The event forms part of the UK’s new Built Environment Super Event, co‑located with UK Construction Week London, featuring 600+ exhibitors, 700+ speakers and attracting more than 25,000 industry professionals — making it one of the most comprehensive construction and sustainability events in the UK.
Showcasing pioneering materials, technologies and regenerative design approaches, Futurebuild provides an influential platform for organisations aiming to turn sustainability ambitions into measurable impact. With a CPD‑accredited knowledge programme spanning multiple conference arenas and seminar stages, attendees can explore actionable insights and connect with key decision‑makers from across the built environment.
As the British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce’s contact point in Portugal, we are available to assist companies interested in registering, joining as exhibitors or visitors, and navigating the onboarding process.
https://www.futurebuild.co.uk/
Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 brings together the UK’s manufacturing and engineering community for two high‑impact days of innovation, technology, and industry insight. Taking place on 3–4 June 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, it is recognised as the UK’s largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering, uniting strategy, smart technologies, and practical implementation across the sector.
Showcasing cutting‑edge hardware, software, automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing solutions, the event offers expert‑led content, peer‑to‑peer networking, and a comprehensive exhibition hall featuring the latest products and services shaping the future of industry. Designed to support organisations at every stage of their smart manufacturing journey, it provides a unique platform to stay ahead of technological trends and sector developments.
https://www.smartmanufacturingweek.com/
Subcon 2026 is the UK’s biggest manufacturing supply chain show, returning to the NEC Birmingham on 3–4 June 2026. Bringing together more than 200 subcontractors and thousands of industry professionals, the event showcases every aspect of subcontracting, outsourced manufacturing, and advanced engineering solutions. It has grown rapidly in recent years, offering CPD‑accredited sessions, live demonstrations, and a comprehensive range of suppliers across multiple sectors.
Designed for manufacturing buyers, procurement specialists, engineers and decision‑makers, Subcon provides a practical, hands‑on platform to explore new technologies, benchmark suppliers, and stay aligned with the latest industry innovations. With a strong focus on sourcing, supply chain optimisation, and engineering excellence, it is a key event for organisations looking to strengthen partnerships and drive operational efficiency.
https://www.subconshow.co.uk/
London Tech Week 2026 returns from 8–12 June 2026, transforming London into a global hub for technology, innovation, and investment. With its main expo and content programme taking place at Olympia London, the event brings together leading founders, enterprise leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators from around the world. It offers a wide-ranging agenda centred on AI, deep tech, quantum technologies, frontier science, enterprise transformation, and the future of global tech leadership.
Featuring 400+ speakers, immersive showcases, multi‑stage content, and tens of thousands of attendees, London Tech Week provides an unparalleled platform for exploring new technologies, forging partnerships, and understanding how innovation is reshaping industries and society. With city‑wide events and sessions led by global experts, it serves as one of Europe’s most influential technology gatherings.
https://londontechweek.com/
Autumn Fair 2026 returns to the NEC Birmingham from 6–9 September 2026, bringing together the UK and international retail community for the season’s leading home, gift, and fashion trade event. Recognised as a must‑attend marketplace for retailers preparing for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter and the Spring season, the fair showcases thousands of new products across home décor, gifts, beauty, wellbeing, kids’ items, toys, fashion, jewellery and accessories.
Featuring a curated layout across its Home, Gift and Moda sectors, Autumn Fair offers buyers access to an extensive range of suppliers, trend inspiration, and opportunities to discover new brands for the year ahead. The 2026 edition also coincides with Glee for part of the event, creating an expanded retail environment with even greater sourcing potential and cross‑sector value.
https://www.autumnfair.com/
Spring Fair 2026, taking place from 1–4 February 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, is the UK’s largest retail trade show and the definitive marketplace for home, gift, and fashion collections. Welcoming tens of thousands of buyers and featuring more than a thousand exhibitors, the fair brings together leading brands, emerging designers, and key industry decision‑makers under one roof for four days of sourcing, inspiration, and retail innovation.
Across its curated sectors—from Home, Living & Décor and The Summerhouse to Gift, Christmas, Everyday, Fashion and Jewellery—the event showcases the season’s most influential products, trends, and launches. Visitors can expect a dynamic programme of free content sessions, design‑led features, and opportunities to connect directly with suppliers shaping the year ahead in British and international retail.
https://www.springfair.com/
For more information please contact Helena Fernandes