exhibition trends for 2026
Experience on exhibition stands matters! As we are now fully immersed in 2026, our team have been buzzing with predictions on what the trends will be for the year. Interactive zones, immersive experiences, demo spaces and welcoming meeting hubs are high on our designers’ lists, but the real excitement lies in how technological integrations will be utilised creatively to engage attendees. Take a read below to check out the top 4 trends for 2026…
whats trending for 2026?
Edge-to-Edge LED Visuals
A modular stand featuring a seamless LED screen draws in crowds every time. Perfect for your stand if you want immersive brand storytelling, moving visuals, or live-feed demos at scale.
Zoned Experience Areas
Our team of experts design exhibition stands to include demo corners, seating zones and deliver structured visitor flow and social media-ready moments. The ideal solution for your stand if you want to combine conversation and demonstrate product capability all in one space.
LED Strip Lighting
As we look ahead to 2026, LED strip lighting is set to become a defining trend. Elevating show stands by seamlessly finishing floors, enhancing LED screens, and accentuating key structural elements. Subtle yet powerful, this lighting detail transforms the overall look and feel of a stand, helping brands attract attention and create a premium presence on the show floor.
Holograms To Capture Attention
Hologram technology can be strategically placed high up to capture the attention of attendees. This trend is proving to be a real hit for exhibitors to showcase brand awareness at busy exhibitions.
Case study spotlights
To highlight how these trends and more are already being used, read up on the relevant case studies from Ambien®360:
Client Tony Gee - Highways UK, NEC: A 6m x 4m exhibition stand making use of an engaging hologram and LED wall, as well as competitions to encourage visitors to the stand
Client Eakin - ICC, Wales: Double arched LED structure to stand out from the competition.
Client, Design Agency - ICE, Barcelona: Hanging LED structures and interactive games to entire attendees to the exhibition stand.
looking forward to 2026…
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the exhibition industry. The brands that will win are the ones that think beyond just “showing up.” It will be imperative to build stands that offer experiences, measure impact and scale sustainably.
At Ambien®360, we’re excited about 2026 and ready to guide our clients on how best to implement the trends for their exhibition stands. Get in touch with our team to discuss your next exhibition stand.
