From Blueprint Operations’ perspective, the arrival of ARE Expo last year filled a clear gap in the exhibition calendar. The Manchester-based event provided an opportunity to engage not only with existing customers, but also with operators from Scotland, Ireland and the North of England who are less likely to attend London shows.
Across the two days, the team reported strong footfall, focused conversations and a quality of engagement that exceeded expectations, thereby reinforcing the value of a northern event within the industry’s wider exhibition landscape.
Building on that momentum, Blueprint will return to ARE Expo 2026 with its latest range of CAT C and B3 cabinets, although the primary focus will once again be on content. Visitors to Stand 17 can expect a line-up of high-performing titles featuring major national and international licences, including Bullseye and Monopoly, which are both central to Blueprint’s ongoing content strategy.
The company continues to prioritise the development of engaging, revenue-driving games, with licensed content playing a key role in delivering performance for operators across a range of venues.
This year’s show also comes at a significant time for the sector. While attention remains on the implications of White Paper reforms, Blueprint is choosing to focus on the industry’s ongoing strengths – particularly its contribution to local economies and the resilience of the UK high street.
With ARE Expo returning to Manchester on 28–29 April, the show’s trajectory is clearly upward. For Blueprint, it offers a valuable platform to connect with a broader customer base, showcase new innovations, and support an event that is fast establishing itself as a truly national fixture.
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