# Childcare & Education Expo National

- Dates: 2 October 2026 to 3 October 2026
- Location: CBS Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
- Organiser: Childcare & Education Expo
- Industry: EdTech
- Expected attendance: 3,000

## About

The Childcare & Education Expo National is the UK's largest event for early years education. It connects early years leaders and professionals from the UK and internationally with insights, products, and ideas shaping the future of early education, offering practical ideas and inspiration through CPD sessions.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.childcareexpo.co.uk/national/)
- [Registration](https://forms.reg.buzz/childcare-education-expo-national-2026/website)
- [Agenda](https://www.childcareexpo.co.uk/agenda)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.childcareexpo.co.uk/speaking) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- strategies to support staff and business
- latest thinking on child development, wellbeing and play
- expert speaker-led CPD sessions
- hands-on outdoor activities
- interactive workshops
- four content streams
- Ofsted Advice Corner

## Speakers

- Lanka Kade
- Create Visual Aids

## Sponsors and partners

- Morton Michel
- Broadway Events
- LiveBuzz

## Where to stay

- **Telegraph Hotel**: 440 m from the venue, 157 Corporation Street, Coventry, CV1 1GU
  - [Hotel website](https://www.telegraph-hotel.com/)
- **Hotel Indigo**: 460 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://coventry.hotelindigo.com/)
- **Britannia Hotel**: 470 m from the venue
- **Premier Inn**: 480 m from the venue, 12 Upper Well Street, Coventry, CV1 4BF
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/west-midlands/coventry/coventry-city-centre-belgrade-plaza.html)
- **Ibis Coventry Central**: 500 m from the venue, Mile Lane, CV1 2LN
- **Ramada Hotel & Suites Coventry**: 660 m from the venue, 4 stars, The Butts, Coventry, CV1 3GG
  - [Hotel website](https://ramadacoventry.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 2476 238110
- **Godiva Hotel**: 780 m from the venue, 80-90 Holyhead Road, Coventry, CV1 3AS
- **Hylands Hotel**: 970 m from the venue, 153 Warwick Road, Coventry, CV3 6AU
  - [Hotel website](http://www.hylandshotels.com/index.php)
  - Phone: +44 24 76501600

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