The Meetings Show to become first event industry trade show to introduce dedicated crèche

The Meetings Show will mark a milestone this year as the first meetings, incentives, and events industry trade show to offer a fully staffed on-site crèche for attending families.

Delivered in partnership with event childcare specialist Nipperbout, the initiative forms part of The Meetings Show’s ongoing commitment to creating a more accessible and inclusive event experience, reflecting the evolving needs of today’s event professionals.

The crèche will be available for delegates attending the event on 24-25 June 2026 at Excel London and will welcome children of all ages, from babies and toddlers through to teenagers, and will also include a dedicated breast feeding and nappy changing area.

Staffed at all times by qualified Nipperbout childcare professionals, the Ofsted-accredited service will be located in the Gallery Rooms on the north side of the venue, just moments away from the main show floor, and is expected to accommodate between 10 and 15 children.

The theme for this year’s crèche, ‘Epic Play Quest’, will see the space transformed into a live-action adventure inspired by children’s favourite games. Activities will include creative crafts, active play, themed ‘power-up’ zones, and imaginative challenges designed to encourage creativity and social interaction.

Jack Marczewski, Portfolio Event Director, The Meetings Show, said: “Today’s event professionals are balancing busy careers alongside family life and other real-world responsibilities, and we wanted The Meetings Show to reflect that reality. Introducing an on-site crèche is about making it easier for people to attend, participate and get the most from the show without having to choose between professional opportunities and caring responsibilities. We know accessibility and inclusivity mean different things to different people, and this is one way we can better support our community and create an event experience that works for modern attendees.”

Janthea Brigden, CEO and Director of Childcare, Nipperbout, said: “For over 34 years, we’ve supported organisers to create environments where families are considered an integral part of the attendee experience and not an afterthought. Providing childcare within live events requires specialist expertise to deliver safely and effectively in busy, fast-paced environments. We’re proud to be partnering with The Meetings Show on this initiative, which reflects a growing recognition across the industry that accessibility and inclusion need to be embedded into event design from the outset, and we look forward to talking to organisers about our services on stand F52.”

Parents/carers looking to make the most of this service can pre-booked here quoting event code: TMS240626 by 10 June. Space permitting, the crèche will also be available for drop-ins on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, the crèche will close daily for lunch between 1:15pm and 2:00pm.

Now in its 14th year, The Meetings Show has established itself as a must-attend for event professionals across the UK and beyond. This year’s edition will see more than 550 exhibitors and over 80 international destinations represented under one roof, giving attendees unparalleled access to venues, hotels, destinations and services from across the globe.

There are various ways to register to attend The Meetings Show 2026, which will be co-located with Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show.