discover futurebuild 2026

Futurebuild connects the built environment

Connect. Collaborate. Create impact at Futurebuild 2026

Taking place 3–5 March 2026 at Excel London, the 21st edition of the UK’s most impactful built environment event unites thousands of specifiers, decision-makers, and innovators.

Across three days, you’ll experience groundbreaking innovation, world-class knowledge, and unrivalled networking opportunities from thought-leading conference sessions and CPD-accredited seminars to cutting-edge exhibits and live demonstrations.

Built around this year’s theme, Connect, Futurebuild 2026 celebrates the power of collaboration between people, projects, and technologies to create a built environment that is more resilient, regenerative, and resource-efficient.

Join us to discover breakthrough solutions, meet the partners who can help move your projects forward, and turn sustainability ambition into real-world action.

Every great change begins with a connection, a shared idea, a conversation, a moment of collaboration.

we're more than an event,
we're a year round community

Connect365: your year-round hub for connection and innovation

Futurebuild’s story unfolds all year through Connect365, a digital hub bringing together the people and ideas driving real change.

Stay part of the conversation with:

Webinars and podcasts featuring trailblazers across sustainability, retrofit and innovation

Exclusive insights from leaders influencing policy and practice

On-demand content from Futurebuild and partner events

The Industry Insider newsletter with news and opportunities from across the sector

Connect365 keeps you connected to the progress that’s shaping tomorrow’s built environment.

Join today and be part of something bigger than a single event — a community creating the future together.

Futurebuild’s story unfolds all year through Connect365, a digital hub bringing together the people and ideas driving real change.

Stay part of the conversation with:

Webinars and podcasts featuring trailblazers across sustainability, retrofit and innovation
Exclusive insights from leaders influencing policy and practice
On-demand content from Futurebuild and partner events
The Industry Insider newsletter with news and opportunities from across the sector

Connect365 keeps you connected to the progress that’s shaping tomorrow’s built environment.

Join today and be part of something bigger than a single event — a community creating the future together.

From Conversations to Connections

Futurebuild is more than just an event; it’s a community-driven platform.

This is where the built environment connects in person, where ideas meet action, collaboration meets opportunity, and ambition meets impact.

Here’s what you’ll experience across three inspiring days:

400+ pioneering brands bringing the latest materials and technologies, transforming sustainability and construction
550+ expert speakers share knowledge and insight across seven CPD-accredited stages
133 hours of CPD content across 6 stages
Thousands of professionals — architects, contractors, developers and policymakers — come together to shape what’s next

Futurebuild 2026 connects ideas with impact.
Experience the UK’s most influential event for the built environment.

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Connect with the Futurebuild community

Over 9,000 key decision-makers attend Futurebuild to connect, collaborate, and drive progress with 23% returning for two or three days, year after year.

We bring together a highly engaged 9,000+ specifier audience including architects, contractors, developers, engineers and local authorities, who are all looking for connections to shape a more sustainable future.

66% of the UK’s top 100 construction companies (as cited by Barbour ABI) attended the event, representing over £59 billion in live and upcoming project value. These are the firms driving real change, and they come to Futurebuild to discover the solutions that will help them do it.

Connect with the built environment at Futurebuild, the only UK event dedicated to connecting people and ideas to drive sustainable change.

see what to expect at Futurebuild 2026

Keep checking back here to see what’s new and what to expect at Futurebuild 2026

The Big Retrofit Challenge

Futurebuild, NHDG and Innovate UK unite to fast-track building decarbonisation. Watch innovators in retrofit, digital and AI pitch live at the National Retrofit Conference.

An advanced Knowledge Programme

Two leading conference arenas and six CPD-accredited stages deliver the insight, innovation and collaboration driving a net-zero future.

The Big Innovation Pitch

Start-ups and entrepreneurs get the opportunity to pitch their ideas live against each other and be crowned the winner.

400+ game-changing brands

Join a community of thousands of specifiers and industry leaders driving real change.

Thoughts from the community

Don’t just take our word for it, hear from the community why Futurebuild is a must-attend event for the built environment.

Connect for innovations

Meet 400+ leading companies showcasing the latest materials, products, and technologies transforming construction and sustainability.

See who's exhbiting

Connect to collaborate

Network with thousands of built environment professionals, from specifiers to policymakers, in an environment built for genuine connection and opportunity.

Why visit

Connect to impact

Gain insights from 550+ expert speakers across seven CPD-accredited stages addressing the key challenges of our time, from net zero and circularity to digital transformation and social value.

GAIN INSIGHTS

Where the industry comes together

Join the UK’s most influential event for the built environment, where innovation meets specification and ideas turn into impact.

Across three inspiring days, architects, contractors, developers, policymakers and product innovators come together to collaborate, learn and lead change.

A Community Built on Connection

9,000+ unique professionals who share your passion for progress
250+ brands bringing innovation to life
500+ speakers inspiring action across the industry
95% say they left with new connections that moved projects forward

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new ways to connect in 2026

Experience a reimagined Futurebuild designed to help you connect more easily and meaningfully than ever before:

The Connect Bar & Hub, the social heart of the event.
The Zero Waste Zone, innovation in circularity and reuse.
The Expanded Retrofit Conference, tackling decarbonisation at scale.
Reimagined Floorplan, find people, products and opportunities faster.
Enhanced VIP Programme, connect with senior decision-makers.

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see what to expect at Futurebuild 2026

Keep checking back here to see what’s new and what to expect at Futurebuild 2026

The Big Retrofit Challenge

Futurebuild, NHDG and Innovate UK unite to fast-track building decarbonisation. Watch innovators in retrofit, digital and AI pitch live at the National Retrofit Conference.

An advanced Knowledge Programme

Two leading conference arenas and six CPD-accredited stages deliver the insight, innovation and collaboration driving a net-zero future.

The Big Innovation Pitch

Start-ups and entrepreneurs get the opportunity to pitch their ideas live against each other and be crowned the winner.

400+ game-changing brands

Join a community of thousands of specifiers and industry leaders driving real change.

HEAR FROM THE FUTUREBUILD COMMUNITY

Futurebuild is powered by people, innovators, leaders and changemakers committed to progress.

Connect, collaborate and be inspired by a community that’s shaping the future, together.

What makes Futurebuild unique?

This question reveals what makes Futurebuild unique and what sets it apart from other industry events. Our community share their thoughts on its strong focus on sustainability, innovation and meaningful collaboration. It’s a place where connections are made to drive real change.

How do you sum up Futurebuild in one word?

This video captures the essence of the event through the voices of its exhibitors and attendees. Each person sums up their experience in a single powerful word, reflecting the energy, innovation, and purpose that define Futurebuild. It’s a quick but impactful snapshot of how the event continues to inspire, connect and drive change across the built environment.

Why Futurebuild is a must attend event

See why the industry’s leading voices call Futurebuild an unmissable date in the built environment calendar.
In this video, exhibitors and attendees share what makes the event unique: the energy, the innovation, and the chance to connect with people shaping a more sustainable future.

From groundbreaking products and cutting edge ideas to the conversations that spark real change, Futurebuild is where inspiration becomes action.
Don’t just watch the future unfold. Be part of it.

See what's next at Futurebuild 2026

Everything is designed to help you build relationships that move projects, ideas and the industry forward.

Connect365: your year-round hub for connection and inSIGHTS

Futurebuild’s story unfolds across the year through Connect365, a digital hub bringing together the people and ideas driving real change.

Stay part of the conversation with:

Webinars and podcasts featuring trailblazers across sustainability, retrofit and innovation
Exclusive insights from leaders influencing policy and practice
On-demand content from Futurebuild and partner events
The Industry Insider newsletter with news and opportunities from across the sector

Connect365 keeps you connected to the progress that’s shaping tomorrow’s built environment.

Join today and be part of something bigger than a single event — a community creating the future together.

The Futurebuild Podcast

Tune in to hear from industry trailblazers

The Futurebuild Industry Insider Newsletter

Want to stay up to date with the latest industry news?

The Futurebuild Webinar

Catch up on the latest: From green claims to credible action: Rebuilding the built environment

Futurebuild 2025 on-demand

Missed a session or want a recap?

your journey starts here

This is your invitation to join the people shaping the future of the built environment.

Start your journey with Connect365, where insight and inspiration are shared year-round, and experience it all come to life at Futurebuild 2026.

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community shaping the future

Be part of a community that’s shaping the future of construction and sustainability. Exchange insights with experts, discover actionable solutions, and connect with professionals who are driving change in every part of the built environment.

Every great change begins with a connection, a shared idea, a conversation, a moment of collaboration.

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Why visit

Join the UK’s most forward-thinking community, shaping a sustainable built environment. Ready to see why Futurebuild 2026 is unmissable?

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2026 Exhibitors

2026 Exhibitor List

Discover the brands making an impact at Futurebuild 2026. From established industry leaders to emerging innovators, this is where you find the people and products driving sustainable transformation.

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we're more than an event, we're a year-round community

Through Connect365, Futurebuild keeps you connected to the people, ideas and innovations driving change across the built environment.

Be part of the conversation in the lead up to Futurebuild 2026 with exclusive access to webinars, podcasts and insights from industry leaders shaping a more sustainable future.

Stay connected beyond the event with Connect365, your platform for year-round insight, inspiration and collaboration.

new ways to connect in 2026

Experience a reimagined Futurebuild designed to help you connect more easily and meaningfully than ever before:

The Connect Bar & Hub, the social heart of the event.
The Zero Waste Zone, innovation in circularity and reuse.
The Expanded Retrofit Conference, tackling decarbonisation at scale.
Reimagined Floorplan, find people, products and opportunities faster.
Enhanced VIP Programme, connect with senior decision-makers.

DISCOVER FUTUREBUILD 2026

DOWNLOAD the National Retrofit conference 2026 BROCHURE

Explore how you can be part of the UK’s leading event dedicated to scaling retrofit solutions co-located at Futurebuild 2026. The brochure includes essential information about the event, audience insights and exhibiting opportunities, giving you a clear picture of how you can connect with the professionals driving retrofit at scale.

Start your journey to meaningful connections and measurable impact.

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