A new dedicated exhibition for the vending industry will launch next year. Datateam Business Media, organiser of The Vendies Awards, unveils Vendies Live – a standalone event designed to give suppliers greater opportunity to showcase their latest products and innovations.
Traditionally, The Vendies has included a morning product demonstration area as part of the awards programme. However, following feedback from across the industry, organisers have decided to expand the concept into a full one-day exhibition taking place the day before the awards ceremony.
Vendies Live will be held on Tuesday 8 June 2027 in the Chablis Suite at the Novotel London West. The event will precede The Vendies Awards, which will take place on Wednesday 9 June 2027 at the Grand Connaught Rooms.
The Chablis Suite is a purpose-built exhibition space offering both space-only and shell-scheme stand options. With strong transport connections and direct rail access to central London, the venue provides an ideal environment for exhibitors to meet vending operators and buyers in a focused trade show setting.
Vendies Live will fill an important gap in the market as the only dedicated vending exhibition in the south of England. By running alongside The Vendies Awards, the show is expected to benefit from strong attendance from operators, suppliers and industry stakeholders already travelling to London for the sector’s flagship awards evening.
Exhibitors will also benefit from a targeted marketing campaign across leading vending media channels, industry associations and operator buying groups to maximise visitor footfall.
Organiser Datateam Business Media runs more than 35 live events across the UK including awards ceremonies and medium-to-large exhibitions. The company says its events, logistics and marketing teams will work together to deliver a high-quality launch event for the vending sector.
Exhibition space is limited, and companies interested in participating are being encouraged to secure their stand early.
Contact Natalie Harman at nharman@datateam.co.uk
