The Great Exhibition 2026
One day, three zones and the people building the technology that feeds, powers and protects the nation. Free to attend.
On the day
Come to see it. Stay to meet who built it.
Watch a driverless bus go to work
Autonomous vehicles and the future of transport, demonstrated on the showground, not on a slide.
Get a free pass to see it → On the main stageA robot holds the mic
A multilingual robot compère introduces every speaker and keeps the programme moving.
See the main stage → GlobalInternational speakers and visitors
Trade, investment and opportunity, with delegates and exhibitors from around the world.
Meet the speakers → Hands-onInteractive exhibits
Agri-tech, energy and engineering displays you can try, not just read about.
Browse the exhibitors → BusinessFive business panels
Investment, skills, energy infrastructure and how to get investor ready.
See the panels → NetworkMeet the people behind it
Founders, engineers, growers and industry leaders, all in one hall for one day.
Find who to meet →Three zones
Feed. Power. Protect. Pick your floor.
The exhibition is laid out around the three things Greater Lincolnshire does for the nation. Each zone has its own colour on the floor, so you can head straight for what matters to you.
Programme · 10:00–16:00
Seven headline voices. Five business panels.
Tap Add on anything you don't want to miss. We'll put it in your plan when you claim your free pass.
Main stage Hosted by the robot compère
Running order as published. Session times will be confirmed before the day.
Business panels Running through the day
Organisations taking part in the panels
Speakers
On the main stage
Share a speaker with your network. Each card copies a ready-to-post message with the ticket link.
Exhibitors
Who you'll meet on the floor
Every exhibitor gets a profile: what they do, what to see on their stand and who to talk to. Tap a card to open it.
Partners
Made possible by
Ten organisations backing Greater Lincolnshire's biggest showcase. Find all of them on the exhibition floor.
Put your organisation in the frame
Sponsorship puts you in front of the region's business, investment and political leaders, with your logo on stage, on screen and across our channels before and after the day.
Presented by Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority
Free pass
Plan your day. Claim your ticket.
Answer two quick questions and we'll build a plan for your day: the sessions, panels and stands most worth your time. Tickets are free and issued through FIXR.
- Tell us who you areSo we can point you at the right panels.
- Pick what interests youFeed, Power, Protect, investment or the main stage.
- Get your plan and claim your ticketFree, on your phone, and added to your calendar.
Plan your visit
Getting there and on the day
The venue
EPIC Centre, Lincolnshire Showground
Grange-de-LingsLincoln LN2 2NA
Questions
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The Great Exhibition is free to attend. You just need to book a free ticket through FIXR so we know you're coming.
Who is it for?
Businesses, investors, innovators, students, educators, the public sector and anyone curious about how Greater Lincolnshire feeds, powers and protects the nation.
Do I have to stay all day?
No. The exhibition is open from 10:00 to 16:00. Use the programme to plan around the sessions you want, and explore the zones in between.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking at the Showground is free. Use Gate 1, the main entrance off the A15.
What happened at the 2025 exhibition?
More than 1,100 visitors and 90 exhibitors came, along with international representatives. This year puts more focus on business development, investment and making useful connections.
Can my organisation exhibit or sponsor?
Yes. Download the sponsorship packages from the Partners section above, or contact the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority.