27th April 26
Who’s coming to our 2026 conference: Meet our exhibitors
This year’s exhibitors, joining us in Birmingham and online, bring practical solutions, inspiring resources and expert insight to help you create more inclusive, engaging and welcoming spaces for children and young people. From discovering the latest children’s books, to finding ways to make your library more accessible and welcoming, to exploring the vital role of play in early development, you’ll leave with tools, inspiration and connections you can use straight away.
You’ll be able to explore the latest children’s titles with Alanna Max, Everything With Words, Hachette, Simon & Schuster and Usborne; discover approaches to making your library more accessible; learn about the importance of play with Boromi; find high-quality resources with Cosy Direct; and get fresh ideas for creating inviting, inclusive spaces with The Design Concept.
In-person you’ll have the opportunity to meet:
Play matters. That’s why Boromi – (‘borrow-me’) – are building a national, non-profit Network of Play. Through their evidence-based and multi-award-winning early years Play Libraries, Boromi are working partnership with educational and community settings across the UK to empower parents with children from 0-5+ years to nurture early language and development through playing and talking together.
At Cosy we know that teachers want to be a champion of childhood through natural learning. In order to do that, they need exciting early years ideas and affordable resources. The problem is often not knowing what is possible or where to find it.
We believe that learning spaces should delight and inspire children and educators. We understand the challenge of finding inspiring solutions that tick all the boxes which why, as an award-winning company, we have come up with over 30,000 product ideas in our 15 years.
Whether you are looking for room designs for your new or refurbished setting, or looking for that resource that will really make the difference to your children – you’ll find what you need at Cosy.
Imaginative resources to inspire young minds
Hachette Schools brings pupils, teachers and librarians closer to brilliant Hachette Children’s Group books and authors. Our extensive list of titles ranges from fantastic non-fiction that supports the curriculum, to well-loved authors including Cressida Cowell, Kes Gray, David Almond, Patrice Lawrence, Dermot O’Leary, Francesca Simon, Matthew Syed. Visit our Catalogues page to find out more. Here you can discover a wealth of free resources for new and well-loved books, specially written to support the curriculum and encourage discussion in the classroom or library, and hear about all the latest news and competitions.
Simon & Schuster Children’s Books is home to bestsellers, award-winners and quality commercial picture books, children’s fiction and YA. We are committed to publishing the very best books that children and young adults want to read. Our bestselling fiction authors include Ben Miller, A. F. Steadman, Katie & Kevin Tsang and Adam Silvera plus award-winners Benjamin Dean and Danielle Jawando. Stars on the picture book list include the million-copy bestselling authors Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, award-winning Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley and Smriti Halls & Steve Small.
thedesignconcept is an award-winning international interior design and furniture specialist, dedicated to shaping the future of library environments. Since 2008, we have built a reputation for creating innovative, people-centred spaces that inspire learning, creativity, and community connection. Working across public, academic and specialist libraries, our team delivers bespoke design solutions that combine striking aesthetics with practical functionality. From concept through to manufacture and installation, we provide a fully integrated service covering interior design, custom furniture and shelving systems. Our approach is rooted in originality. Every project is tailored to reflect its unique context, culture and users—ensuring no two libraries are ever the same. We are proud to be recognised as leaders in progressive library design, continually pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks across the sector. At thedesignconcept we don’t just design libraries—we design tomorrow’s library, today.
Joining us online:
Spaces are filling up, so make sure you don’t miss out!