Future Careers Expo

The Future Careers Expo (formerly Festival of Knowledge) enables local businesses to inspire the next generation of talent to explore innovative and diverse career pathways in Norfolk.

Taking place on 4th and 5th March 2026 at the Norfolk Showground, the two-day event is an opportunity to showcase your business, engage with young people aged 14-17 and spark their curiosity about potential careers in your sector.

Exhibition Zones

For 2026, we’re transforming this year’s experience with dedicated career zones. These zones offer a more interactive and engaging experience for students, highlight key growth sectors in Norfolk and provide targeted visibility for businesses. This layout also encourages networking between all businesses. 

These zones are:

• Agri-Tech & Food
• Apprenticeships and Colleges
• Charity Sector
• Creative, Marketing & Media
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Engineering & Manufacturing
• Financial, Business & Professional Services
• Public Sector
• Technology & Digital
• Transport & Aerospace  
  

Exhibitors already confirmed for 2026!

• Cranswick (Agri-Tech & Food)
• City College Norwich (Apprenticeships & Colleges)
• University Technical College Norfolk (Apprenticeships & Colleges)
• Access Creative College (Apprenticeships & Colleges)
• St Edmunds Society (Apprenticeships & Colleges)
• Swarm Group (Apprenticeships & Colleges)
• Lovell Partnership Ltd (Construction)
• Morgan Sindall Construction (Construction)
• EEEGR (East Of England Energy Group) (Energy)
• REAGIT UK Ltd (Engineering & Manufacturing)
• First Intuition (Financial, Business & Professional Services)
• Alan Boswell Group (Financial, Business & Professional Services)
• Aviva Insurance UK Ltd (Financial, Business & Professional Services)
• Sarah Knights Coaching Ltd (Financial, Business & Professional Services)
• Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (Healthcare)
• Broadland District Council and South Norfolk Council (Public Sector)
• Uptech Ltd (Technology & Digital)
• Transport Made Simple (Transport)

How to Book Your Stand

This year, we are implementing a standard flat rate of £400 for all exhibitors. To book your stand, you will need to select the sector zone that best aligns with your business. This is done by clicking on the ‘BOOK NOW’ button below. The standard size for exhibition space is a 3m x 3m stand or combine spaces for a larger 6m x 3m presence. Please ensure that the company details and contact information are correct before you submit your stand booking. We will be in touch at the end of January with the event layout, helping you visualise your location.

For Schools attending

Attendance at the Future Careers Expo is completely free for schools. Please note that the costs mentioned above are applicable only to exhibitors, not to attendees.

Invitations for schools are coordinated by Norfolk Chambers, schools will receive detailed guidance on how to participate or contact [email protected]

What’s New for students?

Each student will receive a Future Careers Expo showguide. This guide will include a listing of all exhibitors, as well as a QR code which can be used for further engagement and follow-up after the event. With over 7,000 students participating, this guide will reach thousands of households, extending your business exposure beyond the event.

To book please follow this link: BOOK A STAND AT FUTURE CAREERS EXPO 2026