Welcome to The PA Show Spring 2025! Below you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions to help you make the most of your visit to Excel London on 26-27 February 2025.
FAQs for The PA Show Spring 2025
General Information
How to Get There:
Excel London is easily accessible via public transport, car, and other travel options. For full travel and transport details.
Public Transport: Served by the Elizabeth Line, DLR, and London Underground.
Car: Onsite parking is available.
Airport: London City Airport is just 10 minutes away.
Registration & Badge Information
What's included with a free pass?
- Unlimited access to Keynote Theatre sessions featuring industry leaders sharing career-changing advice.
- Explore the exhibition floor with 80+ handpicked exhibitors, offering tools and services tailored to your role.
- Network with thousands of like-minded professionals in dedicated spaces.
- Activities & Thorntons PA Passport Passport Trail - check out what's happening at the activity hub, plus don't forget to grab your Passport upon arrival and collect stamps from relevant exhibitors to receive a goody bag and entry into the prize draw.
- Access into our co-located shows International Confex and The Event Production Show!
What's included with a delegate pass?
- Everything that is included with the free pass!
- Full access to the full conference of CPD-accredited sessions across all theatre streams, including Keynote, Personal Development, Tech, VA, and EA Leadership & Progression Theatres.
- Deep-dive content designed to boost your career, leadership, and technical skills.
- A CPD points certificate for the day(s) you attend.
- Videos of the sessions from the day(s) you attend.
- Access to the show Delegate Lounge
- Free hot drinks
- An invitation to the Delegate/Exhibitor Drinks on day 1 of the show
- Exclusive workshops and hands-on learning opportunities.
Do I have to book individual sessions?
No. Sessions are first-come-first served so please arrive with good time to the sessions you wish to attend. If you have a free pass you can access the Keynote Sessions. If you have a delegate pass you can access all conference sessions for the day(s) you have purchased.
You are able to 'favourite' sessions in the app to help plan you day but this does not mean you are guaranteed a seat.
Can I bring a colleague?
Can I share I am attending?
Please share you are attending through your socials by using our special Ingo share links.
What’s On?
What can I expect at The PA Show Spring 2025?
- Over 50 CPD-accredited sessions across five conference streams.
- Networking opportunities with 90+ exhibitors offering tools, solutions, and services tailored to your role. Check out the exhibitor list here
- Exclusive activities such as the PA Passport Trail, where you can win prizes and collect a goody bag.
Premium Exhibitors
At The PA Show Spring 2025, you’ll find an unrivaled selection of hand-picked exhibitors, bringing together the best products, services, and solutions to support, streamline, and enhance your role. Whether you're sourcing business travel, corporate gifting, office essentials, or venue solutions, you'll have direct access to the industry's top suppliers in one place.
✨ Exhibitor Categories Include:
✔ Hotels & Business Travel – Corporate accommodation, travel management, private jet services.
✔ Event Venues & Private Dining – Stunning locations for meetings, conferences, and team celebrations.
✔ Corporate Gifting & Hospitality – Premium gifts, experiences, and event catering.
✔ Training & Professional Development – Upskill with leading training providers and executive coaching.
Theatre Sessions
- Free Keynote Sessions:
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All visitors and delegates can enjoy sessions in the Keynote Theatre, free of charge.
- Conference Theatres:
To attend sessions in the following theatres, you’ll need to purchase a one-day or two-day delegate pass:- Tech Theatre (both days)
- Personal Development Theatre (both days)
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VA (day 1 only)
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EA Leadership & Progression (day 2 only)
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Already Registered and want to attend the conference?
CPD Accreditation and Certificates
The PA Show Spring 2025 is proud to partner with The CPD Group, a leading UK certification provider. All delegate attendees will receive a CPD-accredited certificate with points for the days they attend.
📧 After the show, delegates can simply scan the QR code in the post-show follow-up email to download your certificate.
By attending, you’ll gain practical knowledge, grow your professional portfolio, and demonstrate your commitment to continuing professional development.
The PA Passport Sponsored by Thorntons
Collect your PA Passport when you arrive at the show and follow the exhibitor trail to receive:
- A goody bag filled with exciting items.
- Entry into the grand prize draw for your chance to win amazing prizes.
Make sure you visit all participating exhibitors to complete your passport trail!
Instructions
1. Collect Your PA Passport, Sponsored by Thorntons
Every PA Show delegate/visitor can take part in the PA Show Passport trail. Please be sure to pick up a passport at the collection point (stand C1P).
2. Visit the Exhibitor Stands
Inside your passport, you’ll find a list of participating exhibitors. Visit each stand, meet the exhibitors, and collect a stamp in the designated box on the last page of your passport.
3. Claim Your Reward
Once you’ve collected all the stamps, please bring your completed passport to the PA Show Stand (C40P). You will receive a goody bag full of gifts and be entered into the prize draw as a token of appreciation for your participation.
The Show App
Why Download the App?
- The PA Show app helps you:
- Network with other attendees.
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Plan your schedule and favourite sessions. Please note that favouriting sessions does not guarantee your seat. You must arrive in good time to the sessions you wish to attend.
- Explore exhibitors and connect directly.
- Need Help with the App?
Visit the GRIP desk by the registration area if you encounter any issues.
The Activity Hub
Activities Include:
- Speed Networking - 4 sessions across the two days.
✅ Meet 10 leading suppliers in one session
✅ Discover solutions for business travel, hotels & more
✅ Receive a special thank-you gift worth £50! 🎁
- Interactive Sessions with Pitman Training
✅ CV Review – Get professional feedback after the event on your CV to stand out in the job market.
⌨️ Typing Challenge & Training – Test your speed and accuracy or improve your skills with interactive exercises. Takeaway tips and tricks.
📚 Sample Courses – Experience mini-sessions on high-demand skills, from business essentials to tech training.
More activities to be announced...