As the UK trade show season kicks-off this month with ARE opening in Manchester EAG organisers will be using the platform to extend its’ industry engagement program, speaking with stakeholders and exploring every opportunity to leverage the influence of EAG to support their businesses.

Industry professionals attending the forthcoming Amusement & Retail Entertainment (ARE) Expo will have the chance to win a night for two in London courtesy of a free to enter prize draw organised by EAG Expo.  The draw, which can be entered by simply scanning the QR code on the promotional banner at the Bacta Stand at ARE entitles the winner to a double occupancy room including breakfast to be taken on either Tuesday 13th or Wednesday 14th January 2026.  

EAG Exhibition Director, Nicola Lazenby said: “ARE provides an invaluable opportunity to meet with our visitors and exhibitors. Having another touchpoint on the industry calendar is priceless as we continue our engagement program in preparation for the 2026 edition of EAG Expo. Exhibitions are a chance to take the temperature of the business and spend quality time speaking with our customers, listening to their challenges and establishing how we can leverage EAG on their behalf and in the most effective way possible.

“All of the comments that we receive will be fed back into our strategic plan which has the core objective of cementing EAG’s status as the UK’s biggest b2b expo dedicated to out of home entertainment and a must attend for the entire industry comprising amusements, attractions, high street gaming, casinos as well as all facets of immersive, competitive and social entertainment.”

The 2025 edition of EAG Expo was the biggest on record occupying just under 5,000 square metres of space. In tandem with the physical growth, EAG attendance rose by 23 percent and continued an upward trajectory which has seen numbers increase by 69 percent since 2022. A total of 1,973 businesses were represented at January’s show with 14 percent of visitors travelling to London from outside the UK.

EAG Expo 2026 including the co-located SIE Expo and London Casino and Gaming Show will be held across 13th/14th/15th January at ExCeL London.