Multimodal 2026 – Birmingham, United Kingdom

• June 30, 2026
  Event date:
• July 2, 2026
  Event end:

Overview

Multimodal 2026 stands as the UK and Ireland’s premier annual transport, logistics, and supply chain management exhibition. Hosted inside Hall 4 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, this massive three-day business-to-business forum addresses the rapid economic, environmental, and technological shifts altering the movement of cargo. By connecting thousands of cargo owners, shippers, and retailers with freight forwarding innovators, the exhibition serves as a critical laboratory for modern commercial growth and freight management optimization.

The structural blueprint of the summit provides an expansive, practical layout designed to map out the entire modern supply chain across road, rail, sea, air, and warehousing. Operating alongside newly integrated co-locations—including the Warehouse and Yard expo (formerly IWLEX and YARDX) and eDX (the retail delivery and last-mile fulfillment arm of IRX)—the floor layout facilitates frictionless physical and digital transit evaluation. Rather than browsing static vendor catalogs, industrial teams can inspect modern cargo-handling equipment, analyze route optimization software, and review heavy freight networks side by side.

Beyond the intensive showcase of logistics infrastructure, the event coordinates an expansive educational program across four specialized seminar theaters. Over seventy executive speakers and policy experts lead strategic panel debates covering supply chain resilience, artificial intelligence integration, and critical green transit mandates. Backed by industry data, the multi-track presentation agenda prioritizes immediate operational efficiency over abstract theory, enabling logistics networks to streamline their automated freight movements, reduce line-haul costs, and protect long-term margins.

Event Highlights

• Broad multi-modal trade floor covering all major cargo methods including road, rail, maritime ocean freight, air transport, and industrial warehousing.
• Co-located access to specialized adjacent spaces including the Warehouse and Yard exhibition and the last-mile focused eDX delivery expo.
• Comprehensive educational timetable featuring over 70 expert speakers delivering insights across four specialized presentation theaters.
• Key social and networking anchors including the prestigious evening Multimodal Awards and the popular day-two Multimodal Mixer reception.

Why Attend

Attending this prominent industrial expo provides a vital opportunity to step away from daily freight execution and analyze long-term transport infrastructure frameworks alongside industry peers. Supply chain leaders gain direct exposure to emerging shifts in decarbonization pathways, customs compliance software, and automated warehouse management. By investigating successful implementation models from leading global brands, corporate teams return to their facilities with verified strategies to eliminate distribution delays and enhance customer lifetime value.

The event is ideal for chief logistics officers, supply chain managers, warehouse directors, e-commerce fulfillment heads, and freight forwarding procurement teams. Participants benefit from the high concentration of industry decision-makers, allowing for immediate cross-examination of competitive carriers, freight brokers, and software providers in a single visit. Ultimately, the collaborative ecosystem ensures that operational teams acquire the necessary physical workflows and technical partnerships to convert complex logistics channels into predictable profit drivers.

Date & Duration

• Event Date: 30 June – 2 July 2026
• Event Duration: Three full days, with exhibition halls and seminar spaces operating from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM on Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM on Wednesday (including the Mixer), and 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM on Thursday.

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Ticket Information

• How Tickets Are Sold: Online pass registration through the official digital registration portal with digital entry barcodes issued prior to arrival.
• Admission Type: Free admission trade-only registration badge restricted to verified industry professionals, corporate cargo owners, and shipping delegates.
• Ticket Pricing: Free Admission for all pre-registered logistics professionals, manufacturers, importers, exporters, and supply chain partners.
• Special Seating Options: Open seating layout across all active panel theaters, keynote stages, and maritime seminar zones on a standard first-come basis.
• VIP Options: Upgraded access packages or corporate table bookings for the evening Multimodal Awards ceremony gala hosted on-site.

Venue / Location

• City and Country: Birmingham, United Kingdom
• Venue Name: National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham (Hall 4)
• Google Maps Address: Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, United Kingdom

Contact Information

• Email: multimodalteam@clarionevents.com
• Phone Number: +44 20 7384 7760
• Official Website: https://www.multimodal.org.uk/
• Social Media Links:
• https://twitter.com/multimodal
• https://www.facebook.com/multimodalNEC/
• https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2419329/profile
• https://www.instagram.com/multimodalexhibition?igsh=MWp5ZDNxODNyNGxhNA==

Getting There

• Nearest Airport: Birmingham Airport (BHX) is located directly adjacent to the venue complex and connects seamlessly via the free, rapid Air-Rail Link monorail transit system.
• Nearest Train/Metro Station: Birmingham International Railway Station is situated directly inside the NEC campus complex, providing step-free pedestrian access into the main registration halls.
• Bus Routes or Public Transport Options: National Express West Midlands routes 97, X1, and X12 stop regularly at the integrated onsite transport interchange.
• Parking Availability: Secure multi-zone vehicular parking spaces are managed by the venue complex, offering advanced online booking rates alongside electric vehicle charging bays.
• Directions by Car: The venue is easily approached via the M42 highway at Junction 6, leading drivers directly into the perimeter access network and automated electronic digital parking signage.

What is this event?

The exhibition is a massive commercial business-to-business trade show built specifically to showcase the modern tracking software, physical infrastructure, and intermodal networks guiding the logistics sector. It functions as a centralized ecosystem where cargo owners can evaluate container routes and inspect technical tools.

The three-day format blends comprehensive trade show floors with educational sessions to help industrial corporations solve supply chain tracking and customs hurdles. It is organized specifically to assist companies in sharpening their dispatch visibility, optimizing carrier networks, and driving overall operational efficiency.

Why is it popular?

The show is exceptionally popular because it removes financial entry barriers by providing complimentary trade admission to verified brand managers and manufacturing executives. It continuously draws massive crowds by combining high-capacity rail operators, ocean lines, regional trucking groups, and tech start-ups under a single roof.

Furthermore, the strategic co-location with warehouse automation and retail fulfillment sectors ensures that specialized engineering and shipping sub-disciplines can discover deeply relevant data. The convenient venue choice at the world-famous NEC in Birmingham adds massive geographical appeal, making it a preferred annual gathering for top-tier global brands.

Tips before you go

• Complete your professional registration online weeks in advance to secure quick entry codes and avoid administrative delays at the main doors.
• Utilize the official digital show guide before arriving to coordinate your path between the shipping booths and parallel warehouse halls.
• Plan your travel routes using the local rail network directly into Birmingham International for the fastest connection into the venue complex.
• Wear highly comfortable, supportive footwear as the vast layout of Hall 4 and adjacent co-located spaces requires substantial walking.
• Take advantage of the free direct shuttle buses connecting the venue to the nearby Road Transport Expo (RTX) at Stoneleigh Park if your team manages commercial heavy vehicle fleets.

Attendee Experiences

• Having rail, air, ocean, and final-mile delivery networks under one roof allowed our team to map out our entire next-season supply chain in a single afternoon.
• The focus on real decarbonization strategies in the panel theaters gave us clear, data-backed ideas for reducing our shipping emissions footprint.
• Navigating between the main freight booths and the co-located warehouse automation area was seamless and highly efficient for our logistics managers.

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