Professional Woodworking Expo 2026 continues to go from strength to strength as the UK’s dedicated event for woodworking and joinery professionals. Taking place from 17 to 19 May 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, the show is firmly establishing itself as the key platform for professionals to connect with suppliers, discover innovation, and grow their businesses.
Following the successful evolution of the Materials and Finishes Show, the rebranded PWE reflects a clear demand for a focused and high-quality showcase tailored specifically to the woodworking and joinery manufacturing sector. With expert guidance from a dedicated advisory board, the event will deliver curated content, practical training, and technical demonstrations shaped by real insight from across the industry.
The Professional Woodworking Expo advisory board, made up of experienced professionals and respected voices from across the woodworking and joinery landscape, is playing a key role in refining the 2026 programme. Their knowledge and industry perspective are helping to shape seminar content, ensure relevance, and spotlight emerging trends. Names such as Robin Clevett, presenter, carpenter and joiner, Mark Stevens,Director for Health and Safety at Didac Ltd, Adam the Welsh Woodworker, Owen Dare, Founder of OT Dare Joinery Consultants, Andy Ball, Co-Founder, The Joinery Network, and more will help lead the Advisory Board for next year’s show.
More than 6,000 woodworking professionals from across the UK and Ireland are expected to attend across three days, with over 200 leading exhibitors showcasing machinery, tools, software, coatings, finishes, and workshop essentials. The show offers a powerful opportunity for businesses to do face-to-face business, share best practice, and find the solutions they need to move forward.
The latest exhibitors to join the 2026 line-up include IMA Schelling, Festool, SawStop, Doucet, and ScanHugger. They join returning names such as Ostermann, AMS, VWM, Leitz Tooling, Elmbridge UK, and Mirka, reinforcing PWE’s position as the essential destination for professional woodworkers.
Event Director David Todd commented: “We are proud to see Professional Woodworking Expo continuing to grow and gain momentum within the sector. With such strong support from exhibitors, visitors, and our advisory board, we are confident that the 2026 edition will offer more value, more connections, and more opportunities than ever before.”
Key features of PWE 2026 include:
- More than 6,000 woodworking and joinery professionals expected
- Over 200 exhibiting brands from across the supply chain
- Live demonstrations and hands-on product testing
- Technical seminar sessions, peer-to-peer learning, and business networking
- Curated content shaped by a dedicated and experienced advisory board
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