Care Show London – Navigate the Future of Care with Confidence
Care Show London 2026 running on 29-30 April at Excel London, will be opening its doors for the third consecutive year to the whole care community. Matthew Moore, Show Manager highlights what is on offer at Care Show London as well as key speakers and sessions to look out for.
Key themes and goals for Care Show London this year
Care Show London is the meeting place for the social care community, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest standards of care. The show provides a platform to learn best practice, explore innovative products and services, and develop practical skills to support day-to-day work.
The focus this year is on helping you confidently navigate the future of care. Through expert-led sessions and sector insight, you’ll gain the clarity, support, and direction needed to prepare for what’s next, with key themes including workforce, regulation, policy, AI and technology, business sustainability, palliative care, and more.
Conference programme
Care Show London conference programme covers key challenges within the sector, matching these with established care professionals who are able to provide solutions to these. With over 180 experts in the sector speaking at the show, we’ll cover everything from strategic business support to specialised dementia care, to sustainability wins and so much more!
With seven dedicated theatres hosting sessions across the two days and over 60 hours of world-class education, attending this event will provide you with the tools and solutions to improve the quality of care you provide.
Must see sessions:
• Keynote Theatre – CQC update: our journey, priorities, and what’s next for adult social care
• People & Business Theatre – Winning self-funded clients through strategic marketing and sales
• Technology Theatre – What’s happening internationally? How social care across the globe is using technology to improve outcomes
• Catering, Hydration and Nutrition Theatre – Cognition-supporting Vitamin B12 needs our attention: how to incorporate more into meals with ease
• IHSCM Leadership in Tough Times Theatre – How to build an effective team
• Care Providers’ Voice Masterclasses – What will the care workforce look like in 2030?
• The Outstanding Society Learning Lounge – Safe medicines management: complex medication and reporting
Key speakers:
• Chris Badger, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care & Integrated Care, CQC
• Isaac Samuels OBE, Co-Chair, NCAG & TLAP
• Fran Vandelli, Dementia Lead, Bupa Care UK
• Aneurin Brown, CEO, Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
• Emma Jane Tinkler, Programme Manager, HC-One
• Kevin Humphrys, CEO, Oakland Care Group
• Ilona Tomza, Senior Head Chef, Porthaven Care Home (NACC Chef of the Year)
• Michelle Corrigan, Programme Director, Digital Care Hub
• Clare Jefferies, Business Director, Home Instead Wimbledon & Kingston
• Giuseppe Di Martino, Learning Disability and Autism Commissioner, Slough Borough Council
• Katy Hague, Chief of Staff, Crystal Care Homes
• Lucy Campbell, CEO, Right at Home UK
• Sarah Sabater, CEO, CareYourWay
• Charles Taylor, Owner, Taylor & Taylor Care Group
• Alyson Vale, Business & Operations Director, Abbotsford Care Ltd
Top suppliers
Alongside the dedicated conference programme, Care Show London hosts over 200 top suppliers from the sector, offering a wide range of products and solutions to help improve your business. From catering suppliers to software providers, you’re sure to find an exhibitor with what you’re looking for.
Networking
With so much happening at the show, don’t forget to make time to connect with sector peers. With over 3,750 care professionals expected at Care Show London, it’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded professionals who understand your challenges and desire to build strong relationships.
Care Show London 2026 is your opportunity to confidently navigate the future of social care. With expert-led sessions, innovative suppliers, and thousands of professionals under one roof, the show provides the knowledge, connections, and tools you need to stay ahead and succeed in a changing landscape.
Register now to join your community for two days of learning, networking and inspiration. Visit the Care Show London website or click visit https://forms.reg.buzz/care-show-london-2026/carer
To view the conference programme, visit: https://www.careshowlondon.co.uk/thecarer26
