Why attend Advanced Engineering 2026
Built for engineering and operations leaders who want factories that perform better, cost less to run and are ready for what comes next.
If you are responsible and under pressure to increase capacity, improve reliability and make smarter investment choices, this is where you belong.
From flexible automation and high-performance components to smarter maintenance and line upgrades, this track brings together suppliers and practitioners from across the advanced manufacturing industry.
Free entry. 9000+ visitors, 6 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges, all in one venue.
Free entry. 400+ exhibitors, 6 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges – all in one venue.
The Advanced Engineering Show brings together professionals from across industries to explore cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions, fostering cross-sector collaboration that drives innovation and shapes the future of engineering.
You can register for free by using the registration or visit pages on the Advanced Engineering website. To plan your visit, check event dates, venue details, travel information, opening times and the exhibitor or programme listings for the relevant track content.
Advanced Engineering will take place on Wednesday, 4th, and Thursday, 5th of November 2026, at the NEC Halls 3 & 3a. The show opens at 9 am each day, closing at 5 pm on day 1 and 4 pm on day 2.
Yes, you can pre-book your parking directly with the NEC.
Yes, once you are registered, you will have access to the Industrial Connect app, where you will see the list of suppliers and products
Yes, Advanced Engineering’s unmatched value is the opportunity to get hands-on with real technologies. Many exhibitors bring working prototypes, demos and test set-ups so you can see systems and machinery running in real conditions.
Be in the same space as hundreds of engineers and suppliers across overlapping industrial sectors. At Advanced Engineering, the physical format encourages discovery beyond your usual supply chain, helping visitors identify emerging capability and alternative partners they would not typically encounter through digital sourcing alone.
Procurement and design engineers looking for sovereign capability solutions attend Advanced Engineering at the NEC, Birmingham. The event brings together UK-based manufacturers, tier suppliers and technology developers across defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing, making it a practical environment for mapping domestic supply chain options.
A UK engineering and manufacturing exhibition provides direct access to OEMs, procurement leads and industry investors in one place. Advanced Engineering is structured to support commercialisation by connecting SMEs with buyers and decision-makers, giving emerging businesses a credible platform to demonstrate technology and initiate commercial conversations.
NEC Birmingham · 4–5 November 2026 · Free entry to visit
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