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500
Exhibitors
20,000
Attendees
The UK's premier trade exhibition for the convenience retail market, bringing together brand owners, wholesalers, and independent retailers to explore the future of convenience store operations and products.
Exhibitor mix: Co-located under the broader UK Food & Drink Shows umbrella. Floor plan segments exhibitors into product sectors like Food & Beverage, Forecourt, and retail technology/services.
National Convenience Show is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — National Convenience Show 2028 dates will be added here once announced.
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Venue
The NECExhibition centre · 105,000 m² · 18 halls · ~15,685 people
The NEC is the UK's largest exhibition venue located in Birmingham. It offers 18 interconnected halls totaling over 100,000 sqm of indoor exhibition space, plus dedicated conference facilities and outdoor space, hosting major B2B trade shows, consumer exhibitions, and concerts.
📍 National Exhibition Centre, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK
Operated by NEC Group
Organizer
William ReedPrivate · Crawley, United Kingdom · Founded 1862
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Why people attend
Buyers attend to benchmark new inventory, review commercial equipment innovations, uncover regulatory market updates, and connect with direct wholesale suppliers to boost profit margins.
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Speakers
42 speakers at National Convenience Show
"Exhibiting in 2026: A Guide to Standing Out & Driving Real ROI"
Also speaking at FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW, National Convenience Show, The London Coffee Festival
NEC
"Your NEC Prep Guide: Stand Services, Deadlines & Smart Planning"
Also speaking at FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW, National Convenience Show, The Forecourt Show
Trading Director · Spar UK
"The female leaders shaping convenience"
Also speaking at National Convenience Show
Buyer · The Gorgeous Food Company
"Success Tips from Buyers"
Also speaking at FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW, National Convenience Show, The Forecourt Show
Head of Franchise · One Stop
"Retailers' Den"
Also speaking at National Convenience Show, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions
Buyer · Mahalo
"Success Tips from Buyers"
Also speaking at FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW, National Convenience Show, The Forecourt Show
Research Insight Manager · him!
"Food-to-Go"
Matt Smith is the Research Insight Manager at him!, a research and consulting agency specialising in convenience shopping.
Also speaking at Infosecurity Europe, National Convenience Show, London Tech Week
Superintendent · National Business Crime Centre
"Securing Retail Spaces"
Also speaking at National Convenience Show, Autumn Fair
Editor · C-Store Magazine
"Food-to-Go"
Also speaking at National Convenience Show
CEO · British Independent Retailers Association
"Securing Retail Spaces"
Also speaking at National Convenience Show, Speciality & Fine Food Fair, RLC Global Forum
Owner · Jack’s Convenience Store, Post Office and Filling Station
"Inspire your customers to spend more than the price of a parcel"
Chris Wardle runs Jack’s Convenience Store, Post Office and Filling Station in Stoke-on-Trent – dubbed by local media as 'The Happiest Shop in Stoke'.
Also speaking at National Convenience Show
Retail Director · Waitrose & Partners
Also speaking at National Convenience Show, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions
Retailer · Spar
"Food-to-Go"
Also speaking at National Convenience Show, The Northern Education Show
Managing Director for Retail · Booker
"Booker: Symbolising convenience"
Also speaking at National Convenience Show
Owner · Simply Fresh
"Food-to-Go"
Also speaking at National Convenience Show
Managing Director · Co-op Wholesale
"Co-Op Wholesale & Nisa: A fresh perspective"
Also speaking at National Convenience Show
+ 26 more speakers at this event.
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