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.
To find out more about the buyer, hosted buyer and visitor registration
options, please sign uphere.
