Following the launch of our new dates, delegate bookings for #TBF27 (15–17 March 2027 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester) are off to a flying start!
As the world’s leading conference dedicated to ticketing and eCommerce for experiences and live entertainment, we are thrilled to be moving back to March for our 15th Anniversary!
Senior leaders from across sports, music, arts, attractions and major events are already locking in their (discounted) passes for what is shaping up to be our biggest and best edition yet.
Here are some teasers as we evolve from Forum into Festival…
TENTS & STAGES
For our milestone 15th birthday, we are stepping up the event footprint.
Over the coming weeks, we will be unveiling some key Forum partners that will bringing their communities into the line-up – making #TBF27 the ultimate, cross-genre gathering for live entertainment e-commerce.
THE LINE-UP
Here is a glimpse of what awaits you in Manchester:
- Venue Visits & Excursions (Mon 15 March): Kick off your trip on Monday daytime with unique, behind-the-scenes tours across Manchester’s iconic venues;
- International Welcome Reception (Mon 15 March): Catch up with old friends and new faces on Monday evening at our official icebreaker – the perfect launchpad for conversations that matter;
- Essential Insights (16–17 March): Driven by our expert Advisory Panel, our stage will feature a world-class line-up of more than 75 expert speakers across the full customer journey – from marketing and discovery, through to pricing, payments, analytics, and loyalty;
- The Marketplace & VIP Connections: Explore our curated mini-expo of the latest tech and platforms while networking alongside 500+ industry leaders, including 100+ Hot Tickets – organisations actively ‘shopping around’ for new platforms and solutions;
- TheTicketingBusiness Awards 2027 (Tues 16 March): Celebrate industry leadership, innovation, and achievement across all sectors at our annual social highlight and Winners’ Party;
- Stay On-Site: Maximise your networking and eliminate travel time by staying right at the stadium in the connected 250-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn. (Discounted booking links provided with registration confirmation).
WHO’S IN THE CROWD?
Early registrations are rolling in from across the global ecosystem. Senior executives, venue directors, commercial heads, and tech innovators from sports clubs, major music promoters, historic venues, festival operators, and ticketing providers are already securing their places.
- 3D Digital Venue
- ABBA Voyage
- andR Music
- AXS
- Baltic Ticketing OU
- Barbican Centre
- Billy
- Blackpool FC
- Blackpool Grand Theatre
- British Airways ARC
- Cooltix
- Cover Genius
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Fanbase Club
- Janam Technologies
- Justtikit/Connect Tickets
- MARI Group
- menta tech
- Motorpoint Elite Ice Hockey League
- nolock
- Nuweb Group
- Ooval
- Ormer ICT
- pmt consultants
- Protect Group
- Queue-it
- RB Leipzig
- Road Rebel
- SecureMyBooking
- Skidata
- Smart Pricer
- The iLUKA Collective
- TicketPlan
- Ticket Fast (Brand Tuboleta)
- Tickets for Good
- Tixly
- TruCrowd
- UK Parliament
- Up – Audience Engagement
- vivenu
and so many, many more.
With places filling fast and the on-site hotel rooms in high demand, now is the time to book your passes.
Get your delegate pass at the Super Earlybird rate of £595 – saving £200 on the full rate – before the discount expires on Friday 30 October!
Group discounts? Get in touch to benefit from the group rates.
*subject to availability / price includes breakfast & VAT.
#TBF27: Connecting eCommerce and Entertainment.
15–17 March 2027 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
