Occupational Therapy Show 2026

The Occupational Therapy Show is a two-day exhibition and CPD-certified conference for occupational therapists, held at the NEC Birmingham. Therapists from health and social care, housing, education and independent practice, plus case managers and equipment services teams, meet suppliers of products and equipment. It is run by CloserStill Media.

Occupational Therapy Show 2026 in Birmingham

The Occupational Therapy Show runs on 25 and 26 November 2026 in Hall 6 at the NEC Birmingham.

What it is

CloserStill Media's show for occupational therapists combines an exhibition hall of products, equipment and services with a CPD-certified conference programme of talks, keynotes, workshops and exhibitor demos. Speakers come from the NHS, RCOT and other bodies. The organiser aims it at occupational therapists of all bands and specialisms, working in health and social care, housing, education, voluntary organisations and independent practice, as well as case managers and equipment services teams.

Planning notes

• Free for therapists: registration is free for occupational therapists and managers working alongside equipment service teams, and covers both days of the exhibition hall and conference theatres. Commercial and trade attendees pay for a pass.
• CPD: attendees receive a CPD certificate up to six weeks after the show, but only for sessions where you were scanned in and out of the theatre.
• Theatres and zones: the programme runs in the Keynote Theatre and Innovation Theatre, with the CMSUK Feature Zone, the Elizabeth Casson Feature Zone, a Poster Zone and a Networking Lounge on the floor.
• Hours: 09:00 to 17:30 on Wednesday, 09:00 to 16:30 on Thursday.
• Admission limits: under-18s and students in their preliminary years are not admitted.