Care Show Birmingham has unveiled its 2026 conference programme, featuring 7 theatres, brand-new content for senior decision-makers and some of the biggest names in care. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 7–8 October, the event will welcome more than 4,500 professionals from across the sector.

Designed to help providers navigate the evolving social care landscape, the event will offer attendees the opportunity to discover new ideas, hear from sector experts and gain practical insights to help shape their plans for the remainder of 2026 and beyond into 2027.

This year's event introduces several exciting new features, including the launch of the Owners' & Directors' Forum – a dedicated theatre created specifically for senior decision-makers and business leaders. Visitors will also be able to access the new Care Business Clinic, where leading sector experts and mentors will be on hand to answer questions and provide practical business advice. Names for this include Avnish Goyal, Executive Chair of Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, Jeremy Richardson, CEO of Avery Healthcare, and Angela Boxall, CEO of Majesticare.

As always, the conference programme will be CPD-accredited, with content covering the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including the future of care, workforce sustainability, funding pressures, compliance & regulation and technology. Attendees can expect thought-provoking discussions, practical case studies and expert-led sessions.

 

Programme highlights so far:

• An update from CQC
  Keynote Theatre | Wednesday 7th October
  Chris Badger, Chief Inspection of Adult Social Care and Integrated Care, Care Quality Commission (CQC)

 

• Supporting safety: a closer look at delegated healthcare tasks
  Home Care Theatre | Wednesday 7th October
  Dr Cat Forward, Research Association, The Policy Institute, Kings College London

 

• Staying stable: managing rising costs without compromising care
  Owners' & Directors' Forum | 
  Jay Dodhia, CEO & Founder, Serene Care
  Palvi Dodhia, CEO & Founder, Serene Care

 

"This year's conference programme is packed with new speakers, fresh topics, and invaluable insights. I'm really excited to share this first wave of sessions with our audience and showcase the incredible line-up for October!"

- Molly Benson, Senior Content Producer

 

Free registration is now open, giving attendees access to every conference session across all theatres, the Care Business Clinic, and the full exhibition featuring leading suppliers and service providers from across the care sector.

Care Show Birmingham is free to attend for care and healthcare professionals, those working for a social care provider, allied healthcare, NHS, public sector professionals, chefs and caterers, architects and interior designers.

 

Register here

View the conference programme here

 

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The organisers, CloserStill Media, specialise in global professional events within the healthcare and technology markets. The healthcare portfolio includes some of the UK’s fastest growing and award-winning events, such as The Clinical Pharmacy Congress, The Dentistry Show, The Pharmacy Show, and Best Practice.

It is a market leading innovator. With its teams and international events, it has won multiple awards, including Best Marketer – five times in succession – Best Trade Exhibition, Best Launch Exhibition, and Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For – four years in series – among others.

CloserStill Media delivers unparalleled quality and relevant audiences for all its exhibitions, delivering NHS and private sector healthcare professionals from across occupational therapy, pharmacy, dentistry, primary and secondary care with more than £16m worth of free training.

 

For more information please contact –

Exhibition enquiries:

Adam Camel – a.camel@closerstillmedia.com

Marketing enquiries:

Laura Waltham – l.waltham@closerstillmedia.com

Speaking enquiries:

Molly Benson – m.benson@closerstillmedia.com