Why attend?
More than 300 attendees, 25+ expert speakers and two packed days of technical insight, war stories, and community connection. MacAD.UK is a major event in the Mac Admins calendar, built specifically for Apple admins and IT pros – and it’s back in 2026 with a brand-new venue, a fresh lineup of speakers, and even more space to learn, connect and share.
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Whether you’re coming to level up your skills, meet your peers, connect with representatives from leading MDM providers, security solutions and more (😉) or finally put faces to those Slack names, here’s why MacAD.UK 2026 should be in your calendar.
For the MacAD.UK regulars
You’ve been before. You know the vibe – useful sessions, practical advice, and a community that actually enjoys talking about SSO headaches and the latest Apple platform quirks. But just because you’ve seen one MacAD.UK doesn’t mean you’ve seen them all.
For 2026, we’re stepping things up. The new venue at Brighton Dome gives us more space to grow, new ways to mix up the format, and an even better experience for returning attendees. Expect deep-dive sessions that build on past topics, new tracks exploring up-and-coming tools and technologies, and more time for proper chats between talks. Plus, of course, a few returning favourites, because what’s MacAD.UK without a little tradition?
If you’ve come to learn, share, or just get your annual boost of community energy, we’ll make sure this year’s event delivers something new.
First time? You’ll fit right in
We get it, showing up to a new event can feel a bit daunting. But MacAD.UK isn’t your average tech conference. It’s small enough to be friendly, big enough to be valuable and designed from the ground up to be welcoming to first-timers. The talks are practical, not preachy. The speakers are approachable, not salesy. And the crowd? Full of people who’ve been where you are and are happy to share what they’ve learned. Whether you’re managing ten Macs or ten thousand, working solo or in-house, there’s something here for you.
You’ll leave with new ideas, a clearer sense of what’s out there, and a bunch of new contacts you’ll actually want to follow up with. And we’ve got informal socials and meetups built in, so there are plenty of chances to chat without awkward icebreakers.
Travelling from abroad? You’re in good company
Every year, MacAD.UK welcomes attendees from across Europe, the US, and beyond - because there’s nothing else quite like it. It’s a focused, community-driven event that delivers serious value without the usual conference overload. And it all happens in Brighton, one of the UK’s most laid-back, creative and welcoming seaside cities.
Brighton is just an hour from London by train, with easy connections to major airports and plenty of hotels within walking distance of the venue. You’ll find a warm welcome, great coffee and a growing international crowd who keep coming back year after year.
Need a visa to attend? You can download a letter of invitation here to support your visa application and make your travel planning a little easier.