Early bird tickets to the ABC Conference are available until 30th June 2026
- What: Annual ABC Conference & AGM, packed with fantastic exhibitors, speakers, and industry professionals from around the UK and internationally.
- When: Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th September, 2026
- Where: Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham
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Delegate tickets are now on sale for the UK’s largest and most established event for the indoor climbing industry, the Association of British Climbing walls annual conference and tradeshow.
Join us at the UK’s largest and most established event for the indoor climbing industry. It’s an unparalleled opportunity for networking with peers and meeting with our wide range of fantastic exhibitors who will be displaying a huge variety of products and services – from the latest in wall manufacturing and innovative holds, to safety equipment and specialist professional services, and much more.
New for 2026
- Based on attendee feedback, we have moved the conference to Wednesday & Thursday and extended to two full days for more networking and exhibition time
- We are expanding the exhibition will into a second hall for the first time. A new demo area in the Face of Steel room will house a climbing tower, training boards, product spotlights and fun challenges
- We have introduced tradeshow-only tickets, enabling additional colleagues to join on Thursday afternoon for only £40 – perfect for retail or setting focused staff
- Our popular Inside Edge climbing and networking evening event will be hosted this year at The Climbing Works Sheffield, exclusively for conference attendees
Early bird offer: Save 25%
Early bird tickets are available until 30th June saving an average of 25%. ABC members also benefit from exclusive discounts and group pricing. 
The UK’s biggest dedicated indoor climbing tradeshow
We are thrilled to be welcoming back many of the biggest brands in indoor climbing as well as some brand new exhibitors.
Inside Edge
Our popular evening event Inside Edge returns for 2026! This year we’ll be at The Climbing Works Sheffield on 16th September.
Come and try out the latest holds in our friendly comp, do some social bouldering or just network over pizza and a drink courtesy of Walltopia.
What’s more, it’s all included in the 2-day conference ticket.
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