The meeting place for the global arena industry

What can you expect?


The Arenas Operators and Developers World Summit brings together arena operators, developers, architects and industry partners to explore the future of venue design, technology, operations, revenue and audience experience. 


This is a focused international summit for the people designing, developing, operating and commercialising indoor arenas and major live-event venues. Across two days, delegates will share practical ideas, examine new technologies and discuss how arenas can increase revenue, improve operations and deliver safer, more memorable audience experiences.


27-28 January 2027 | The NEC, Birmingham

Speaker presenting at the Arenas Operators and Developers World Summit
2 days of insight and ideas
30+ speakers from across the industry
Senior decision-makers from the UK and beyond
More than a conference Networking and supplier discovery

Who should attend?

Whether you manage an established arena, are developing a new venue or supply the technology and services behind successful live events, this is where you can meet the people shaping the sector.

Venue managers and directors

Architects and designers

Operations and facilities teams

Audience experience and hospitality

Programmers, bookers and ticketing teams

Technology, AV and production

Commercial and procurement leaders

Safety, security and transport

Why attend The Arenas Operators and Developers World Summit?

A must-attend event for you and your team. Gain practical ideas, make valuable connections and discover new ways to improve venue performance and audience experience.

Increase revenue

Explore opportunities across hospitality, ticketing, premium experiences, sponsorship, retail and venue utilisation.

Improve the audience journey

Discover how to improve arrival, access, movement, dwell time and the overall visitor experience.

Plan future-ready venues

Learn how flexible design, technology and adaptable spaces can meet changing event and audience needs.

Strengthen safety and operations

Discuss security, crowd management, staffing, facilities and operational resilience with experienced venue leaders.

Meet the arena community

Build relationships with operators, developers, architects, advisers and specialist suppliers from the UK and beyond.

Discover practical solutions

Evaluate technologies, products and services that can improve efficiency, performance and the live-event experience.

Among the exhibits and topics being discussed are:


Venue design

Attracting and increasing revenue

Security and safety

Venue access and ticketing  

Retail and catering

Staging, including lighting and AV

Enhancing the audience experience

Attracting headline artists and acts  

Spaces are extremely limited: Book your delegate pass here now!

Speakers from our 2026 show included:

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