Two days in London focused on technical supply and market conversations for tunnelling professionals. The British Tunnelling Society Conference and Exhibition 2026 runs on 6 and 7 October 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. The format pairs an exhibition floor with a conference programme of presentations and debate.
Dates and venue for BTS 2026 in London
Official dates are 6–7 October 2026. The event will take place at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in central London and runs over two days combining exhibition stands with scheduled conference sessions.
Key numbers for the edition
The organisers list 800 tunnelling professionals and more than 55 exhibitors. Those figures indicate a compact trade show where suppliers, contractors and technical consultancies present equipment and construction solutions for underground works.
Exhibitor profile and covered sectors
The exhibitor roster features manufacturers of excavation equipment, construction chemicals and precast solutions. Confirmed names include Herrenknecht, CEMEX UK, Sika Limited, Arcelormittal, Normet UK and Brokk UK. The mix points to focus areas such as tunnel boring machines, concrete and lining systems, ventilation and site machinery.
What the two-day programme delivers
According to the event outline the programme offers two days of learning, debate and analysis with presentations from international tunnelling practitioners. The format supports product demonstrations on the floor and technical sessions aimed at applied project challenges.
Practical B2B prospecting steps for BTS 2026
- Filter exhibitors by solution match. Use the exhibitor list to shortlist suppliers that map directly to current or pipeline projects.
- Book short meetings. Reserve 15 to 20 minute slots for initial technical alignment and budget signals.
- Bring concise technical collateral. Single-page solution sheets and spec summaries speed decision making on the stand.
- Split objectives across the two days. Use day one for qualification and day two for negotiation or scheduling trials.
- Plan follow-up before leaving the venue. Agree next steps and propose dates for technical trials or commercial offers within the following week.
Closing note and official link
For companies supplying tunnel machinery, materials or specialist services, concentrating outreach and technical material into two days increases efficiency. Check registration, the full exhibitor list and floorplan on the official site http://www.btsconference.com to plan meetings and confirm stand locations.
