Cafe Business Expo

Cafés are facing a pivotal moment. With rising operational costs, unpredictable footfall, and an increasingly competitive high street, operators are having to make smarter decisions just to maintain margins, let alone grow.

At the same time, customer expectations are shifting fast: from ethically sourced coffee to frictionless ordering, all-day menus to brand storytelling, cafés are expected to deliver more, with less.

Café Business Expo is the event built specifically for the UK café sector, bringing together independent owners, branded chains, and aspiring operators to explore the future of café culture, commerce, and community.

The show offers direct access to the suppliers, tools, and strategies that matter: from coffee equipment and drinks innovation to operational tech, packaging, and sustainable sourcing. You’ll also hear from operators who are navigating the same pressures, sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s coming next.

With a sharp focus on practical, commercial insight, Café Business Expo is where café businesses come to rethink, reconnect, and refocus.

The event is free to attend and runs as part of the wider Hospitality B2B Portfolio, giving you access to a full spectrum of hospitality-focused shows under one roof, including Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo, Hospitality Tech Expo, Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo, Trade Drinks Expo, Street Food Business Expo and Responsible Packaging Expo.

Register here now!

Opening dates and times
Tuesday 30th September: 10.00am-4.00pm
Wednesday 1st October: 10.00am-4.00pm

Getting here
Custom House (Elizabeth line and DLR)
West entrance

Driving to Excel
Please note the road running across the campus, Sandstone Lane and Seagull Lane, is closed. Access to the car park under the venue and the lorryway for deliveries is only via Royal Victoria Dock Road or the A112. Click here for more information.