The nursing event of the year

5-6 November 2025
Hall 6, the NEC, Birmingham

Celebrate, Collaborate, Innovate

Book a stand for 2025

What a fantastic couple of days at Nursing Live 2024 in Liverpool - discounts and flexible payment options are available for exhibitors booking now.

Sponsorship and Exhibiting Opportunities

Engage with thousands of nurses across the profession. Nursing Live provides a unique opportunity to talk directly to nurses at all levels and from all specialties about your product or organisation.

Where nursing excellence comes together

There is something for everyone within the nursing profession - whether you’re a student, a senior leader or anywhere in between.

Careers, learning and development

Focus on your career – learn new skills, gain CPD hours plus meet recruiters to support your next nursing role.

Nursing today

Nursing today

Discover the latest updates on clinical practice helping you to deliver evidence-based care.

Medtech and pharma

Medtech and pharma

See the latest medical devices and innovations, plus discover evidence-based and innovative research.

Lifestyle and well-being

Helping you to thrive and focus on your own well-being and showcasing the latest fashion and beauty.

CPD alongside self-care and lifestyle

Over 50 speakers

Be motivated, informed, and empowered as you connect with our diverse array of thought leaders, industry experts, and visionaries.

Two days of CPD

Maximize your professional growth and earn CPD time by attending our panel discussions or talks from our esteemed lineup of speakers.

Lifestyle

There’s more than nursing at our event, with a range of exhibitors offering discounts to nurses alongside yoga, the Compassion Cafe and the choir.

Visitor testimonials

  • “An enjoyable experience that encompassed different areas of nursing within one room and provided an opportunity to network and watch key speakers and exhibitors, as well as gaining CPD hours.”

  • “Fantastic opportunity to receive lots of inspiration, practical advice and feel the power of Nursing. You go home feeling proud of being a Nurse and empowered to continue giving in a wise and compassionate way!”

  • "A building momentum of synchronicities with opportunities to keep moving forward with love in our hearts; to enhance sharing: enhance caring!"

  • "This two-day event covered a wide range of presentations and allowed the attendee flexibility in what they wished to attend and encouraged attendee participation."

  • "Excellent event for nurses and healthcare professionals alike, great opportunity for networking and CPD, and some really informative keynote speakers."

  • "Fabulous motivation and inspiring day, celebrating the nursing profession."

Frequently asked questions

  • Nursing Live is on Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 November 2025 at Hall 6, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Wednesday 5 November
    9:30 – 5pm 

    Thursday 6 November
    9:30 – 4.30pm

  • Absolutely, there is different content on both days so you’re welcome to attend both or just one. We’d suggest you look at the event programme before choosing which/how many days you attend.

  • Nursing Live is an in person event only.

  • All sessions operate on a first come, first serve basis.

  • Yes, there will be a number of cafes where you can purchase food.

  • Yes, there’s a cloakroom in the atrium of the NEC Birmingham. Items are charged at £2 per coat and £3 per bag (cloakrooms are open 30 minutes prior the event opening and close when the event closes).

  • We have a free accommodation booking service via Event Express which you could use to book your accommodation. This is a flexible service which allows you to book accommodation to suit your needs and budget.  

    Please click here to find a hotel.

    If you have any questions or would like to reserve alternative accommodation, please contact Event Express directly on +44 (0) 1905 732 737 or email reservations@eventexpressuk.com

  • The NEC is clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6. Please use B40 1NT in your sat nav. Once on site please stop using your Sat Nav and follow the digital screens displaying Nursing Live to direct you to the nearest car park. For more information on arriving by train, car, bus, bike or foot, please see here.

  • The NEC provides a free 5Mb Wi-Fi service across the venue for basic browsing needs, accessible using any compatible device, such as smart phone, laptop or tablet.

  • The NEC Birmingham has over 16,500 spaces available, including designated parking areas for blue badge holders. To find out more about available options and charges please click here

  • Yes, save money by pre-paying in advance and avoid payment queues on the day so you have more time to spend at Nursing Live. To book and for more information please click here

  • Yes. The NEC operates a free shuttle bus service between all car parks and the venue during exhibition open days. These usually start running one hour before the event and stop one hour after the event. You’ll find service times and alternative walking routes at all bus shelters, located near the car parks.

  • The NEC aims to be fully user-friendly for visitors with access needs. To view a quick guide to their facilities including wheelchair access, blue badge parking and mobility equipment hire please visit: https://www.thenec.co.uk/visitors/accessibility/