About International Confex

International Confex brings together the entire events community under one roof at Excel London.

Expect a floorplan packed with 330+ suppliers, venues, and tech innovators, alongside ten content theatres buzzing with ideas, insights, and future-thinking discussions.

Whether you’re an organiser, agency, brand, or not-for-profit, Confex is your one-stop shop for event inspiration, solutions, and networking. From cutting-edge technology, the most unique venues, and to yet-to-be-released software previews, this is where tomorrow’s event strategies come to life.

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Running for 43 years, Confex has become a household name for #eventprofs across every corner of the industry, connecting planners, suppliers, venues, and creative teams year after year.

The conference programme features over 100 industry-leading speakers, representing every sector of the events world, from corporate and agency planners to exhibition organisers and association event professionals.
These sessions are designed to question, educate, and inspire, helping you and your teams stay ahead of the curve and achieve your goals.

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Learning

Access 100+ free-to-attend sessions across ten specialist theatres. The programme is carefully curated to deliver insights for every level, from junior planners to senior strategists. Learn directly from industry pioneers and walk away with real-world takeaways.

Inspiration

Discover over 330 of the industry’s top suppliers, venues, and service providers. From event tech start-ups to global hotel groups, Confex makes it easy to meet potential partners and see the latest innovations firsthand.

Networking

Nothing beats face-to-face connection. Meet your peers, clients, and new collaborators in our networking zones, bars, lounges, and after-hours socials. The conversations that shape the next 12 months of events all start here.

WHAT 2025 ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY

I attended International Confex, which was an incredible opportunity to network with professionals from the event industry. From ground-breaking technology to incredible feature builders, it was a day filled with inspiration. It was also phenomenal to watch the transformation in the importance of sustainability and the event industry’s response to it. Conversations around carbon labelling, behaviour change and data-driven sustainability are taking shape and will drive green events in the future!
George P Johnson Experience Marketing
This year's event was vibrant, full of amazing content and lots of folks to network with. I very much enjoyed the speaker conference sessions were very relevant, insightful and not at all "salesy" like other events I have attended.

Assistant Director, Major Events and Sponsorship, EY
To some, it may be just another conference/exhibition, but for those in the trenches of the events world it’s a welcome release to see the latest and greatest our #eventsindustry has to offer and a chance to have some great conversations with your fellow #eventprofs - don’t mind if I do! For the Great British Events Company, this year felt very different with the brand recognised more than ever and even me (probably to do with the hats). It was just lovely catching up with those we’d worked with last year and even better to meet those we’re about to.
Great British Events Co
It was an amazing experience where I got to interact with potential vendors, try out some cool new products/services and attend live sessions about adapting to trends in the events industry. I also got to attend an engaging and informative live session by Jill Knox and Luke Buckley about virtual/live event data and how to prove ROI! Can’t wait for International Confex 2026!
TK Events
Great mix of vendors and suppliers to help improve our event offering. The session content was interesting and relevant. Definitely worth a visit!

Events & Marketing Manager, BAI
From exploring the latest trends to diving into cutting-edge technology, International Confex was a treasure trove of innovation. The energy and excitement were contagious as we connected with industry leaders, shared insights, and experienced the pulse of the events landscape.

Strategic Client Executive, B2b SaaS
This time last week i was enjoying my 1st experience of International International Confex. It was a long day but WOW what a valuable experience! It was brilliant to see what the events industry has to offer and its really inspiring to see how it all comes together!

Event Manager, Financial Services Company
International Confex is the ultimate opportunity to meet suppliers, reconnect with industry peers, and build new connections. With so much to see and do, I only made it down one aisle this year, definitely worth attending for two days!

Founder, Home, Life & You Show
A really helpful day out of the office to step-back, connect with peers, learn from others and reflect on future opportunities.

Senior Events Manager, Crystal Palace Park Trust
International Confex was a brilliant event that all event professionals should attend without a doubt. Attending Confex was great, there was a real sense of community. The exhibitors were approachable, and there was an excellent range of them. I’ve come away with valuable takeaways from the sessions, as well as new contacts to do business with.

Marketing Manager, Messe Frankfurt UK

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International Confex is where the events industry comes together to learn, network and gather event inspiration. With over 300+ exhibitors, more than 100 free-to-attend conference sessions and thousands of other industry professionals in attendance, Confex provides two days of unmissable content and is a key date in every event professional’s diary.

The atmosphere at Excel London on 25-26 February 2026 is unmatched, and we have huge ambitions!

Why be anywhere else when the entire industry gathers here?

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Exhibit

Confex acts as a vital link in the event industry supply chain, connecting solution providers with buyers looking to plan, deliver, and enhance their events.
Our audience attends to form new partnerships and source solutions to real-world challenges, and over 88% of our attendees are there to connect (and book) new suppliers and venues!

Whether you’re a tech start-up, a destination, a global hotel brand, or a creative agency, we offer exhibiting options to suit every budget and ambition.

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Speak

Launching in November 2025, the International Confex 2026 Conference Programme will feature 200+ expert speakers across ten content theatres, tackling the most pressing topics in creativity, sustainability, technology, and event strategy.

If you're an event professional tackling real-world events and you want to share your innovations, please email our team: international.confex@mashmedia.net

This year introduces new Content Sponsorship Packages, giving brands the chance to shape discussions and boost visibility through curated sessions and branded stages. Whether you’re looking to share insights or elevate your brand, Confex offers the ultimate platform to inspire and connect with event professionals from around the world.

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BRAINDATE - NEW FOR 2026!

Peer learning at its best!

Interested in picking someone’s brain about a particular topic during International Confex 2026?

We got you covered! We are very excited to bring Braidnate to International Confex this year! Get to know the Braindate platform and learn how it can maximise your networking experience. It is the best way to brainstorm and share expertise and experiences, all while connecting with new people!

More details to come, going live in January!

CO-LOCATED EVENTS

Your International Confex badge also gives you access to The PA Show and the Event Production Show, which run alongside Confex, just down the hall.
Each show complements the others, offering expanded networking, learning, and sourcing opportunities, all under one roof.

Walk freely between all three events (just follow the carpet colour change!) and explore new corners of the industry in a single day.
On-site signage will guide you to theatres, stands, and networking spaces.

ORGANISED BY

International Confex is proudly brought to you by Mash Media, the UK’s leading media company for the events industry.

Through our exhibitions, publications, awards, and roundtables, we engage with event professionals every day, all year round.

Our portfolio includes leading titles such as:

We provide a global forum for the events community to benchmark, share, and innovate, both online and face-to-face.