The Food Service Industry Expo (FSI) has announced a three-year agreement with Olympia London, relocating from ExCeL London after 16 years as the exhibition prepares for its next phase of development.
The event will take place across Olympia’s Grand and National Halls on 28–29 September 2027, with the venue managed by Legends Global.
Organised by Fortem International, the Food Service Industry Expo brings together hospitality and foodservice operators, suppliers and industry professionals through a programme of exhibitions, conferences, awards and networking opportunities.
According to the organisers, the event attracts more than 15,000 industry decision-makers and approximately 500 exhibitors annually, connecting businesses across the foodservice and hospitality sectors.
The relocation will provide opportunities to expand the exhibition’s format, introduce additional industry sectors and develop new opportunities for exhibitors and visitors.
Plans for the first edition at Olympia include the introduction of Stadium Expo, focusing on the stadium and venue operations sector, alongside additional networking activities designed to encourage collaboration between buyers and suppliers.
The move follows Olympia’s £1.3 billion redevelopment, which is transforming the historic West London venue into a destination combining exhibitions, entertainment, hospitality, accommodation and commercial facilities.
The development includes upgraded exhibition spaces alongside new restaurants, bars, hotels and entertainment venues, providing organisers with opportunities to extend the visitor experience beyond the exhibition halls.
For the Food Service Industry Expo, the additional facilities are expected to support the development of its event programme and provide further opportunities for business meetings, hospitality and networking.
George Brophy, Portfolio Director at Fortem International, said:
“We’re always looking at ways to grow and innovate, and Olympia’s significant redevelopment and investment in its facilities mirror that ambition. Combined with excellent transport links and central London location, it offers a refreshed environment and the right platform to take FSI into its next phase of growth. We want to explore ways to attract more buyers and exhibitors and introduce new areas of interest that can add another exciting dimension to the show.”
Olympia has continued to develop its events and hospitality operations following the redevelopment, introducing new dining destinations, entertainment facilities and hotel accommodation.
The venue has also invested in its exhibition and conference infrastructure, with its facilities designed to support trade shows, corporate events and international conferences.
Adam Pollington, Sales Director at Olympia Events, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome FSI to Olympia in 2027 and build a long-term partnership that supports the show’s ambitions for growth. Olympia’s transformation was designed to strengthen the exhibitions industry, and it’s exciting to see organisers embrace that vision and the opportunities it creates.
“Over the next three years, we look forward to working closely with the team at FSI Expo to explore how we can make the most of our event spaces and the wider destination, creating new opportunities for exhibitors and visitors while building on the show’s existing success.”
The agreement represents a significant change for the Food Service Industry Expo, which has been established at ExCeL London for more than a decade.
Its relocation to Olympia will bring the event into a wider hospitality and entertainment destination, with organisers aiming to develop the exhibition’s commercial reach and introduce additional opportunities for the UK foodservice sector.
The first Food Service Industry Expo at Olympia is scheduled for Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 September 2027.
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