The skills gap remains a pressing issue across sectors. Retrain Expo London 2026 runs on 11 and 12 November at ExCeL London and targets professionals focused on retraining, upskilling and career change.
Practical information for Retrain Expo London 2026
The event is scheduled for 11–12 November 2026 at ExCeL London. Opening hours are 10am to 5pm on day one and 10am to 4pm on day two. Published figures list 5,000 attendees and 150 exhibitors.
Exhibitors and attendee profiles
Exhibitors cover training providers, HR consultancies and learning technology firms. Featured exhibitors include ValueX2, BJR Solutions, The Thought Box, KoThinker and 01FOUNDERS. Attending profiles range from HR and talent leads to individuals pursuing career changes.
Program highlights at the venue
The show integrates interactive masterclasses and dedicated meeting areas. Masterclasses provide mentoring and practical sessions on learning and development and workforce upskilling. Designated networking zones support scheduled and ad hoc meetings.
Featured speakers
The program lists speakers such as Nessa O’Gorman from Expedia Group, Anne Marie Otanez, Danny Stacy from Indeed and Jennifer Eeles-Gosavi from Imperial Brands. Speaker topics span career development, workforce intelligence and learning strategy.
Key figures and format
The event runs across two days with exhibition stands and learning sessions. The declared attendance of 5,000 and 150 exhibitors outlines a mid-size professional trade format focused on training and HR solutions.
Commercial prospecting advice for exhibitors and buyers
Approach Retrain Expo London 2026 with a targeted plan. Preselect exhibitors and speakers to meet, book relevant masterclasses to assess product fit and set up meetings in the venue’s designated areas. Short, evidence-based presentations and customer cases are more effective than broad pitches.
Buyers should prepare evaluation criteria around integration, outcomes measurement and scalability to compare providers quickly during the show.
Closing note and official link
For schedules, exhibitor lists and ticketing consult the event site at http://www.retrainexpo.co.uk which contains the full showguide and logistic details for ExCeL London.
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