FleurEx 2026 returns to the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham on 3 and 4 October, bringing florists, floral designers, suppliers and industry professionals together for a weekend dedicated to creativity, education and connection. The award-winning event follows FleurEx’s success as 2025’s Event of the Year.
Creativity, Education and Business
The 2026 programme features live floral demonstrations, hands-on workshops and an exhibition showcasing leading floristry suppliers. Visitors can explore The Flower Lab and The Plant Lab, two interactive spaces designed to encourage experimentation, introduce new techniques and highlight emerging floral design and plant trends.
Business-focused sessions will also form an important part of the event, with drop-in opportunities offering practical advice and strategies for florists looking to strengthen their businesses. Whether attending as a retail florist, freelance designer, event specialist or aspiring professional, visitors can discover ideas and opportunities relevant to their work.
Competitions and Industry Awards
Saturday will feature the live final of the UK Florist of the Year competition, followed by the Industry Awards Evening celebrating achievement across the profession. Sunday will offer a range of creative competitions open to florists of all abilities.
With opportunities to learn, compete, network and discover new suppliers, FleurEx 2026 is set to be a key date in the UK floristry calendar.
Learn more at FleurEx.
