itSHOWCASE - The Northwest Business Software Show 2026
Overview of the itSHOWCASE ERP Discovery Days
The itSHOWCASE series is the UK’s leading ERP software event, held in multiple cities throughout 2026. Attendees complete a brief registration, are matched with relevant solution providers, and meet them in pre‑arranged “speed‑dating” style sessions. The programme runs from April to December, covering major hubs such as Leeds, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Brighton, Manchester, London, Nottingham and Bristol.
Main Exhibitor Categories
Exhibitors are grouped by the type of ERP functionality they specialise in. The most common categories are:
| Category | Typical Focus |
|---|---|
| Management & Finance | Core financials, reporting, budgeting, cash‑flow management. |
| Inventory & Stock | Warehouse control, stock levels, replenishment, Kanban. |
| Manufacturing | Job‑shop, discrete, process, MRP, shop‑floor scheduling. |
| Professional Services | Project accounting, resource planning, service contracts. |
| Cloud & SaaS Platforms | Hosted ERP, rapid deployment, subscription pricing. |
| Industry‑Specific Solutions | Retail, distribution, shipbuilding, SMEs, large enterprises. |
Key Exhibitors (selected)
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner – Tailored ERP for ambitious SMEs.
- NetSuite Specialist – Intelligent, cloud‑native ERP with extensive integrations.
- Sage X3 Expert – Focus on merchants, retailers, wholesalers and distributors.
- Infor SyteLine – Manufacturing‑centric ERP with deep shop‑floor functionality.
- SAP Business One – Scalable ERP for SMBs, strong finance and analytics.
- SYSPRO – ERP built for manufacturers and distributors, strong production planning.
- Greentree (Unit4) – Leading UK supplier of flexible ERP and FSM solutions.
- Trax3ion Catalyst for Sage X3 – Add‑on suite enhancing Sage X3 capabilities.
Event Schedule Highlights
- Leeds – 28 Apr (Royal Armouries Museum)
- Birmingham – 29 Apr (Villa Park)
- Milton Keynes – 13 May (Leonardo Hotel)
- Brighton – 9 Jun (American Express Stadium)
- Manchester – 23 Jun (Sir Matt Busby Way)
- London – 23 Sep (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
- Nottingham – 6 Oct
- Bristol – 20 Oct
- Manchester – 1 Dec
Why Attend?
Participants gain direct access to a curated shortlist of ERP vendors, receive expert advice on matching technology to business challenges, and can compare solutions across functional categories in a single day. The events are free for local businesses, making them a cost‑effective way to accelerate ERP selection and implementation planning.
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Manchester - Old Trafford, England, UK