Showcase Sheffield Returns - Bigger, Bolder and Celebrating the Best of Sheffield Business

6th March 2026

Sheffield’s leading B2B exhibition, Showcase Sheffield, is returning to the Canon Medical Arena on 24 March 2026 - and this year it’s set to be the biggest yet.

Organised by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, alongside Headline Sponsor British Business Bank, the 2026 event will welcome over 70 exhibition stands, interactive feature zones, and opportunities for businesses to connect, collaborate and celebrate Sheffield.

Following its successful return in 2025, this year the event is scaling up. Last year saw 56 exhibitors and more than 300 attendees; this year, Showcase Sheffield is expected to attract 400+ business professionals, from SMEs to major employers, innovators and business leaders across the region.

The event will introduce four feature zones, positioned in each corner of the arena. Designed as interactive experiences, these spaces highlight organisations that reflect Sheffield’s creativity, culture and ambition. Confirmed so far include:

• Sheffield Children's Hospitals Charity and their Pride of Yorkshire - a celebration of Yorkshire identity, culture and spirit.
• Legends Global - the team behind iconic Sheffield venues including Sheffield Arena and Sheffield City Hall.
• Sheffield Sharks and Hatters - representing elite sport and community leadership in the city.
• The Great Escape and Gameshow All Stars - an interactive zone inspired by escape rooms and gameshow-style experiences.

Reinforcing Sheffield Chamber’s mission to make it easier to do business, and its commitment to supporting accessibility and growth across the region, the event is free to attend for all.

Louisa Harrison-Walker, Chief Executive of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, said:

“What better way to support our members ambitions to grow their markets by providing them with an opportunity to meet local suppliers and customers. We have incredible world-class businesses right here on our doorstep and we’re excited to provide the opportunity to showcase and connect them to each other.”

The event also features a central Business Lounge, designed to create space for high-value networking, informal meetings and building strategic relationships.

Cat Smith, Senior Network Manager for Yorkshire and the Humber at British Business Bank, said:

“Showcase Sheffield is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the innovation and ambition of local businesses. As a Sheffield-headquartered Bank, we’re incredibly proud of our roots in the city, which enables us to see firsthand the talent and creativity that exists here. With Yorkshire continuing to grow as a hub for innovation, along with Innovation Clusters focusing on regional strengths, events like this are more important than ever in bringing businesses together to connect and grow.”

The event is delivered with support from a strong line-up of partners. Joining Headline Sponsor British Business Bank are:

• Associate Sponsor: Business Sheffield
• Business Lounge Sponsor: Taylor Emmet Solicitors
• Exhibitor Breakfast Sponsor: TwentyFour IT Services
• Travel Partner: TravelMaster - returning for a second year and providing free bus and tram travel via the exclusive Special Showcase 1-Day Ticket.

Exhibitor stands continue to fill quickly, representing a wide range of sectors including business finance and investment funds, food, catering and hospitality, hotels and event venues, councils and public sector services, IT, digital and tech innovators, and many more.

Whether you're looking to attend for free, exhibit, or explore partnership opportunities, visit https://expo.scci.org.uk/.