The UK’s leading early years event registration is now officially live! Childcare & Education Expo is returning to Olympia, London, across the 20th – 21st March 2026, and we can’t wait to see you there.
Get ready to join over 3,000 early years professionals for two packed days of connecting, learning and discovery at Childcare & Education Expo London 2026. Our Expo is the longest-running and award-winning early years event, designed to inspire and empower early years professionals from every corner of the UK. So, whether you’re a returning visitor or joining us for the first time, this year’s event promises fresh insights and learning opportunities, brand-new experiences, and a vibrant community ready to welcome you.
If you’re a Nursery Owner or Manager, Childminder, Pre-School Owner or Manager, School Headteacher, or simply anyone passionate about early education and childcare, it’s time to secure your spot and register today for one of the biggest early years events of the year.
Why Attend Childcare & Education Expo London 2026?
Bringing together expert speakers, industry leading suppliers, and dedicated early years professionals in one room, this is the must-attend date in the calendar for anyone passionate about shaping the future of early years education and childcare.
Everything about our event is designed to spark creativity and enhance professional practice, with exciting features and opportunities including:
- More than 40 hours of early years educational content, through our CPD-accredited seminars, interactive workshops, Share & Support Hub, and the new-for-2026 focussed business stage
- Access to over 40 expert speakers from across the day nursery and early years sector, including special guests Michael Rosen and Early Years Minister Olivia Bailey MP
- Thousands of the latest products, resources, services and support from over 100 leading educational and childcare suppliers
- Industry and regulation updates from leading institutions and figures such as the Early Years Minister, Ofsted, NDNA, Early Years Alliance and Montessori.
London 2026 promises the very best in innovation, training, and expert guidance from across the sector.
Highlights & What's New for 2026
Alongside familiar favourites such as our returning workshops and share & support hub, we’re excited to announce some new additions and features to the Expo for 2026.
- Business Theatre: A brand-new content stream with targeted seminars, dedicated towards leadership and business, perfect for the managers, owners, and senior leadership teams in the room
- Improved Entry Experience: Faster entry times and new morning queue entertainment, to get you ready and excited for two days of incredible content
- New All-Access Passes: Our new all-access passes make attending seminars cheaper than ever before, with access to 9 seminars at a discounted rate. It’s the perfect learning opportunity for you and your team!
- Free Session with Ofsted: A first for the London show, we’re delighted to welcome Ofsted back for a free session covering the latest updates and Q&A
And there’s still more to come! Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the latest features, exhibitor and speaker updates as we progress closer to the show.
Who Should Attend?
At Childcare & Education Expo, we welcome everyone working in the early years sector, including:
- Day Nursery Owners & Directors
- Day Nursery Group Senior Management
- Day Nursery Managers
- Pre-school Owners & Managers
- Heads of Early Years
- Day Nursery Deputy Managers & Room Leaders
- School Headteachers & Deputy Headteachers
- Childminders & Nannies
- Early Years Professionals & Consultants
If you’re an early years professional looking for inspiration, innovation, and learning, you need to be at London Olympia this March 20th - 21st!
How to Register & Secure Your Spot
From expert-led seminars to new ideas for the classroom, the Childcare & Education Expo offers something for everyone, including the opportunity to be part of the conversation that’s transforming early years education.
Our early years event registration is now open, and it’s never been easier to secure your spot: Register Free Today
We can’t wait to see you there!
