Do you have an idea, insight or story that could inspire the meetings, incentives and events community? If so, The Meetings Show is calling on speakers with something powerful to share to be part of its world-class education programme โ a space where ideas spark action and voices inspire change…
Returning to Excel London on 24โ25 June 2026, The Meetings Show brings together thousands of meetings and events professionals from around the world. Each year, its education programme is one of the showโs most talked-about features โ offering buyers the chance to learn from industry experts, innovators and emerging voices as they share their experiences, challenge perceptions and shape the future of events.
The Meetings Show calls on speakers to join its education programme to empower event professionals
Curated in partnership with The Attendee Experience Company (atex), the 2026 programme for the two-day Northstar Meetings Group show will once again deliver actionable learning through inspiring and engaging sessions โ from hands-on workshops and data-led discussions to immersive storytelling and lively debate.
Further building on the success of this yearโs highly rated sessions, the 2026 edition will focus on empowering event professionals to navigate the challenges that matter most. Budgets are under strain, technology is evolving at rapid speed, wellbeing is under pressure, and demonstrating the true value and impact of meetings and events has never been more important.
The Meetings Show is seeking speakers who can bring these conversations to life โ offering practical insight, future-focused ideas and tools that attendees can apply immediately to strengthen their organisations and careers.
Samme Allen
Are you a speaker with fresh ideas to inspire others to find fresh solutions?
โWeโre looking for bold thinkers and fresh perspectives, both from within the events sector and beyond,โ said The Meetings Showโs knowledge director, Samme Allen. โWhether youโre an experienced leader or an emerging voice with a powerful story to tell, this is your opportunity to connect with an audience thatโs actively seeking new ideas, practical solutions and inspiration.โ
Jack Marczewski, portfolio event director, Northstar Meetings Group, said: โThe Meetings Show thrives on the sharing of ideas and experience. Weโre looking for speakers who can connect and empower delegates with insight, spark meaningful conversations and contribute to real progress across the meetings and events community. If youโve got something to say and share that helps others to think differently or work smarter, we want to hear from you.โ
Speaking at The Meetings Show is more than a moment on stage โ itโs a chance for those taking part to raise their profile as a thought leader and connect directly with the decision-makers shaping tomorrowโs events. Speakers enjoy high visibility through the showโs marketing and PR activity, extended reach via its Speaker Playbook, and valuable networking opportunities across curated events and exhibition-floor conversations.
Beyond the stage, they can also join exclusive Meet the Speaker sessions, enjoy complimentary access to The Meetings Show as well as its collocated events โ TravelTech Show and Business Travel Show Europe โ and take advantage of the speaker lounge hospitality.
To apply, speakers should submit a session title, a concise synopsis of what delegates will gain, and their preferred presentation format here. Applications close at 17:30 on Friday 16 January 2026.
AboutโฏTheโฏMeetingsโฏShow:
TheโฏMeetingsโฏShow, which is part ofโฏNorthstarโฏTravelโฏGroup, isโฏtheโฏUKโs leading exhibition for event, meeting and conference professionals. Organised by meeting professionals for meeting professionals,โฏtheโฏshowโฏincludes an exhibition, educational sessions and networking and attracts buyers fromโฏtheโฏcorporate, association, agency and public sectors.โฏTheโฏshowโฏfeatures destinations from over 50 countries across six continents, venues, hotels and key providers ofโฏmeetings products and services.
TheโฏMeetingsโฏShowโฏhas an Advisory Board that meets several times a year both in-person and virtually, bringing togetherโฏtheir wealth of experience, ideas and strategic understanding ofโฏtheโฏmeetingsโฏindustry.
The Meetings Show 2026 will take place on 24-25 June at Excel London. For updates and information visit The Meetings Show.
The Meetings Show Asia Pacific takes place on 14-15 April 2026 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. It will welcome MICE buyers interested in the APAC region to meet global suppliers over two full days. Follow @tmsapac for more information.
