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Join us in 2026 for a fun-filled day of hands-on learning, inspiration and connections! 

15 May 2026 | Business Design Centre, London

100+ SPEAKERS    |     6 LIVE STAGES    |    1 UNMISSABLE BIG DAY OUT 

Don't miss the UK's largest early years festival!

This is your chance to connect, learn and grow at the ultimate event for forward-thinking educators and early years professionals!

Get ready for this...🎉

  • Six live stages packed with powerful sessions
  • 100+ expert speakers & educators ready to inspire
  • Interactive workshops & fun celebrations!

We know working with young children is one of the most rewarding and challenging careers, and we’ve gathered the best suppliers and top experts to support you in your endeavors!

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Check out these exciting videos from our 2025 Speakers

Dr Sue Allingham

Consultant, Author and Trainer
Early Years Out of the Box

Session Discussion

Creating a Developmentally Informed Curriculum


 

Ben Kingston-Hughes

Managing Director
Inspired Children Ltd

Session Discussion

The Power of Play


 

Here's why YOU need to be there...

NEW Programme & Speakers

Check out our programme and incredible line-up of expert speakers for 2026! 

2026 Programme

Hands-On Workshops 

Step into fun workshops packed with practical insights and innovative solutions to take your nursery to the next level. This is your chance to learn from the best, gain hands-on experience, and walk away with game-changing ideas for your setting.

Workshops

Learn. Connect. Elevate.

Meet like-minded early years professionals, make new friends, and share brilliant ideas from the workshops! Swap insights and gain practical tools to take back to your setting. 

Explore TOPICS that matter the most to you...

Learning & Development Innovations

Learning

Special Educational Needs (SEND)

Special Education

Technology & Artificial Intelligence

AI

Career Development & Leadership

Careers

Sustainability in Early Years

Sustainability

Ofsted Regulations & Government Policies

Ofsted

A gathering for big thinkers who nurture little learners!

3000+

Visitors

100+

Inspiring speakers

80+

Innovative vendors

6

Live stages

Plan your visit 

Nursery World's Big Day Out takes place at The Business Design Centre in London. This iconic venue is ideally suited to providing a welcoming, adaptable and engaging environment for all visitors and exhibitors. 

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