Why exhibit?
Rural Bus will showcase innovative approaches to services connecting rural communities with nearby towns and suburban areas.
Exhibiting provides organisations with direct access to budget holding decision makers working across the bus industry including local authorities, combined authorities, national government, bus operators large and small, product and service providers and lots more. We expect more than 250 attendees in 2026.


Who attends
Rural Bus attracts a wide range of professionals from across the bus spectrum. The event captures the full ecosystem of practitioners working to develop better rural bus services including:
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National and local government
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Operators
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Product and service providers
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Researchers and academics
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Lobby groups and campaign organisations
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NGOs and charities
Sponsorship package
Headline sponsorship includes:
(limited to 5 organisations)
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Company branding as 'Headline Sponsor' on all event collateral, including website, delegate pack, email communications and advertising
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Opportunity to present on the programme
(topics, speakers and themes to be agreed with steering group) -
Sponsorship of lunch or post event networking event (drinks and canapés)
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Large exhibition area - 6m wide x 2m deep
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10 delegate places with access for staff and clients to attend
Total rate for sponsorship:
£5,000 + VAT
Exhibition package
Exhibition package includes:
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3m x 2m table top exhibition area supplied with a table, chairs, power supply and wi-fi
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3 delegate places with full access to all seminars and sessions
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Organisation profile on the website –
logo and 100 words max
Total rate for exhibition package:
£3,000 + VAT
Exhibitors include:











