Meet the first exhibitors already building the 2026 marketplace at FAB
The stands have only been down for just over two months, but the deals are already starting to flow. Here are the first brands that have staked their claim on next March’s show floor.
Bright (Platinum Partner): From tax to practice management, Bright promises live demos of its fully joined-up platform – and a few new workflow tricks.
Sage (Platinum Partner): The heavyweight returns with Co-Pilot AI and fresh integrations for mid-market ERPs – book a closed-door demo early.
Xero (Platinum Partner): The small-business platform will showcase its latest practice tools, reporting, and ecosystem integrations.
20:20 Innovation: Practice growth coaching and peer insight under one roof.
a2x: E-commerce accountants: see one-click reconciliations for Amazon, Shopify and more.
Adfin: Credit data and decisioning tools to help advisers de-risk lending recommendations.
Apex (New exhibitor in 2026): A brand-new approach to practice analytics – see the beta in action.
Apron Payments: See how Apron is shortening supplier payment cycles and lighting up cashflow dashboards for firms that manage hundreds of ledgers a month.
Artifact AI (New exhibitor in 2026): Early-stage AI that hunts data quality issues before they hit the trial balance.
BGL: Corporate compliance meets slick client portals – find out what’s new for multi-jurisdiction groups.
Capium: Cloud suite specialists with a sharp focus on automation for growing practices.
Cloud2Me: Secure hosting and migration services for hybrid software stacks.
CPD Store: On-demand CPD courses that keep your licence current – pick, click, learn.
Croner-i: Technical insight on tap; check out their latest CPD tools while you’re there.
Dext: From data capture to real-time spend control, Dext will preview upcoming AI features.
Eccoux: UK-based accounting outsourcing partner providing flexible prep and review capacity for busy firms.
First Corporate Law Services: Rapid company formations and secretarial support for deal-driven firms.
FreeAgent: The cloud pioneer will show finance teams how to push real-time bookkeeping data straight into board-level reporting.
FuseSign: Australian e-signature tech making its mark in the UK.
HTFT Partnership (New exhibitor in 2026): Apprenticeship training with pass-rate stats worth seeing.
IBCCS Tax Georgia: Gateway to Georgian tax structures for internationally minded practices.
Ideal Schools: Distance learning for bookkeepers looking to upskill fast.
Informanagement: Ready-made tax and business news branded for your firm – send client updates without writing a word.
The Insolvency Company: Licensed specialists who turn client distress into structured turnaround plans.
Iris: Talk to the architects behind Iris Elements and preview roadmap features built for complex, multi-entity practices.
Jenesys AI: Chat-style interrogation of client data – ask anything, see the answer in seconds.
Jobmate (New exhibitor in 2026): Job-costing software built with field-service businesses in mind.
Mercia: Training, compliance and marketing resources for firms that need turnkey support.
Mimo: Expenses, mileage and receipts captured on the fly – perfect for teams on the road.
Moyola Payroll Limited (New exhibitor in 2026): An independent bureau that takes the day-to-day payroll burden off finance teams.
Nest: Workplace pensions admin can be painless – ask the Nest team how.
Nomi: A practice suite aiming to cut out manual bookkeeping altogether.
Odoo: All-in-one ERP for ambitious SMEs; see why finance leaders are switching.
Oriel IPO: IP valuations and trademark services that open fresh advisory revenue.
PayCircle by Access Group: Batch payroll runs, bureau-grade controls and baked-in compliance: queue-jump if payroll is your bottleneck.
People’s Partnership: Auto-enrolment pensions made easy – see the not-for-profit platform that slashes setup and admin time.
Penfold: A digital pension solution with slick onboarding for freelancers and micro-businesses.
RandD UK: R&D tax credit specialists previewing a post-reform claim process.
Sustainability Suite: Data-driven ESG reporting that feeds straight into statutory accounts.
Talent Formula: Offshore staffing without the hassle; meet their India-based talent managers.
TaxCalc: If Making Tax Digital is on your risk register, let TaxCalc walk you through its latest compliance engine.
ThirdFort: Due-diligence tech that speeds up AML and KYC checks without the paperwork.
Wolters Kluwer: From audit to VAT, the CCH platform keeps scaling – grab a coffee with the product team and plan your next upgrade.
Xenon Connect: Integration middleware that lets on-premise and cloud apps talk to each other.
Zoho: Explore a finance stack that spans CRM to analytics without the enterprise price tag.
Why this first wave matters
Booking early matters. These exhibitors locked their spots to secure prime demo space, private meeting rooms and guaranteed speaking slots. For visitors, that means richer content and more deals to strike on the day.
Expect more soon. We’re busy curating the floor plan, so watch for further exhibitor annoucements over the summer.
Secure your place
Early-bird visitor passes and final prime stands go fast. If you want to meet these brands – and the next wave before your competitors do – reserve your ticket or enquire about exhibiting today.
FAB 2026 runs 11-12 March at the NEC, Birmingham. Bigger floor, sharper focus, same flair.
