Conference

ABC Conference 2025

We are returning to the Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham, 18-19 September 2025!

The ABC Conference is well established as the biggest and most influential event for indoor climbing in the UK. We connect wall owners and indoor climbing professionals with the latest insights, ideas, and opportunities (and holds!) to drive the industry forward.

Book your tickets

Buy your tickets by 30th June and take advantage of 2024 prices

We’ve frozen prices on our Early Bird tickets offering an average saving of 25% over our standard pricing.

Tradeshow

Join us in September to showcase your brand at the UK’s premier tradeshow for indoor climbing. Our exhibition hall is very nearly full but we do have some sponsorship and exhibitor packages remaining.

All opportunities are first come, first served – so book early to avoid disappointment!

List of exhibitors 2025
Sponsor packages
Exhibitor packages

Programme: The Changing Shape of Indoor Climbing

The indoor climbing industry is going through a period of change, from global economics to new technologies and evolving consumer preferences.

This year, we are putting together an agenda which draws together insights from our national research and the expertise of industry leaders to help you nagivate this change. Together, we’ll be exploring climbing wall economics and what you need to succeed in this fast-moving market.

Scheduled sessions include:

  • State of the Nation: the changing shape of the indoor climbing market
  • Diversifying Revenue Streams: practical strategies for growth and customer retention
  • Can Climbing Walls Make Money? A personal reflection on industry dynamics and current trends

Look out for upcoming announcements about our fantastic line-up of speakers and a detailed agenda.

After great feedback last year and 300+ attendees, our evening event Inside Edge returns for 2025. This year we’ll be at The Climbing Hangar Sheffield on 18th September.

Come and try out the latest holds in our friendly comp, do some social bouldering or just network over pizza and drinks.

What’s more, it’s all included in your conference ticket, thanks to our sponsor EP Climbing!

2024 Conference highlights

If you’ve not attended the conference before, watch the highlights video below and check out last year’s speakers for an idea of what to expect.