Professional Woodworking Expo 2026 is here

There is just one day to go until Professional Woodworking Expo opens its doors (23-25 June 2026 at NEC, Birmingham).

Woodworking, joinery and furniture manufacturing professionals are invited to register for what it says is “three days of product sourcing, live innovation, practical insight and valuable industry connections”.

What’s on

Visitors will be able to:

Source machinery, tooling, software, materials, finishes and workshop solutions in one place
See live demonstrations of modern woodworking and joinery techniques with three dedicated demo zones: Machinery Showcase, Carpentry Skills Hub and Window Manufacturing Zone: find out more here
Learn from expert led sessions on efficiency, compliance, safety, sustainability and business growth. View all speaker sessions here
Meet suppliers face to face and get practical advice for their own projects and production challenges. View exhibitor list here
Access co-located InstallerSHOW and Painting & Decorating Show with the same ticket
Carpenter’s Social – catch up with the trade over drinks on day two of the event!

Networking and Wider Connections

Professional Woodworking Expo is co located with InstallerSHOW and Painting & Decorating Show, giving visitors access to a wider built environment, interiors, installation and finishing audience.

The co location gives woodworking professionals the chance to follow the full journey from structure to final finish, discover cross trade solutions and make new connections across the wider project supply chain.

Nathan Garnett, Event Director for Professional Woodworking Expo, said: “This year marks the start of a new era for woodworking exhibitions in the UK. Alongside InstallerSHOW and Painting and Decorating Show, Professional Woodworking Expo creates a unique meeting point for the wider manufacturing, construction and interiors supply chain.

“By bringing woodworking, installation and finishing together under one roof, we reflect how projects are delivered in the real world while creating new opportunities for visitors and exhibitors alike.”

He added: “Professional Woodworking Expo is now an annual event, and we are committed to growing it year after year into the UK’s leading gathering for the woodworking industry.”

Professional Woodworking Expo is open from 10am to 5pm on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 June, and from 10am to 4pm on Thursday 25 June.

Registration is open and visitors are encouraged to secure their free pass now and make the most of three days of sourcing, learning and networking at the NEC Birmingham.

Secure your free ticket for Professional Woodworking Expo via the dedicated Modern Joinery News and PiGs link: https://forms.reg.buzz/professional-woodworking-expo-2026/pigs

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