What: The biggest event for the UK indoor climbing industry, with 1.5 days of talks, workshops, a bouldering comp and a jam-packed exhibition
When: 18-19 September 2025
Where: The Magna Science Adventure Centre & The Climbing Hangar Sheffield

It's nearly time for the UK indoor climbing industry to return to Sheffield for the ABC conference - have you got your ticket yet?

As in previous years we are bringing you an unrivalled line-up of speakers and exhibitors to offer you the latest in indoor climbing trends and tech. 

Don't miss this opportunity to network with industry peers at the UK's premier indoor climbing industry event and meet our wide range of fantastic exhibitors who will be offering the latest in wall manufacturing, booking management software, holds, clothing, professional services, and much much more.

Our keynote talks this year are "Can Climbing Walls Make Money?" from Jeremy Wilson MBE, founder of Lakeland Climbing Centres, and "AI as an Ally" from ethical AI expert Claire Farwell.

Other sessions include "Professionalising routesetting" and "The Changing Shape of Indoor Climbing", with industry experts including national setters, independent wall owners, and wall group directors. We will also hear from our industry partners at the BMC and Mountain Training, marketing, insurance & HR specialists, and many more.

Meet our speakers and exhibitors, and book your tickets today!

Get the Inside Edge 

After great feedback last year our evening event Inside Edge returns for 2025, this time at The Climbing Hangar Sheffield on 18th September. Whether you want to take on your industry friends (and rivals) in our bouldering comp or fancy a social climb and networking over dinner, this is an evening not to be missed.

What to expect

• Exclusive access to TCH for ABC conference attendees
• A friendly team comp with the newest holds to test out
• Mad Rock boot demo
• Scoring provided by Griptonite
• Dinner and drink included
• Some circus surprises…

Calling all route setters

Join us the day before the conference for a comp setting masterclass with Sup'r Climbing and IFSC World Cup and Paris 24 Olympics setter Tomasz Oleksy.

This full-day masterclass is for intermediate-advanced setters who are ready to push their skills in boulder comp setting, explore fresh styles and get creative.

Working with the latest Sup'r and Unleashed holds (on show at recent IFSC World Cups) you can test your creativity on The Climbing Hangar's comp wall, including Tokyo replica wall.

To book your spot on the masterclass or another route setting course, visit our website.

See you in September!

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