Who is it aimed at?

Aimed at young people aged 14-19, teachers, parent carers, and all adults looking for a career change, the 2026 Skills Show will be bigger and better than ever - meaning there's even more reason to book your exhibitor place!

With a vibrant history and impressive reputation for inclusivity, what better place to hold the show than at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.

Why come?

We understand that recruitment can be a struggle for any business, so this show offers an opportunity to become the "go to" business for all future recruits into your sector. The Bucks Skills Show will enable you to become a stand out company that individuals will want to work for.

Why exhibit?

Playing a part in the Bucks Skills Show will help your organisation raise its profile as a key employer in the area.

• Do you have a skills shortage?
• Are you concerned about how work-ready young employees are?
• Do you want to support young people as they reach key decision points?
• Are you keen to raise your profile among future Bucks employees and their parents?
• Are you from a university, college, or independent provider and able to give advice on taking the next steps in education?

What we can offer:

• Stand at the Skills Show including a table and chair.
• Power and internet access.
• Up to 5,000 visitors across the two days.
• Outdoor space for those who want to bring a larger exhibit or activity.
• This is a great opportunity to showcase your business. We will be encouraging students to familiarise themselves with the businesses and come armed with questions and curiosity.

What we need from you: 

• An interactive stand that gives young people a chance to explore or try something.
• Lots of information about career and education choices.
• Please bring a table covering, banners and your activity.
• To exhibit, you must have public liability and professional indemnity insurance. You must risk assess your own stand and interactive display to ensure it complies with health and safety requirements.

To book your place

Stands are offered on a first-come first-served basis, so we recommend you book as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

This is a two day event - In signing up to this event you are committing to attend for 2 days and to host a stand from 9.30am to 8pm on the Wednesday and 9.30am to 3pm on the Thursday. Please ensure you can have cover for your stand for this entire period.

Please note, there is a £100 non-refundable admin fee.
(We are happy to waive this fee for charities and CICs, so these organisations should book the 'CHARITIES - Bucks Skills Show 2026 Exhibitor Space ' ticket at no charge.)