Advanced Engineering Exhibition 2026
The Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery track is Advanced Engineering UK’s zone for production engineers and machine builders covering factory modernisation, automation, precision machining and legacy equipment integration.
Whether you are specifying new machining centres, exploring automation for end-of-line inspection, or looking for flexible solutions that fit high-mix, low-volume work, this track connects you with people facing the same production realities.
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Free entry. 400+ exhibitors, 6 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges — all in one venue.
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The Main Stage sets the tone for the entire show, addressing the biggest sector changes and trends in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
Key themes include
Expect headline speakers, sector leaders and forward-thinking discussions designed to deliver insights that apply across industries and job functions.
Companies and associations taking part include Make UK, Schneider Electric, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Railway Industry Association, and many more.
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Visitors working in aerospace, defence, motion control and precision engineering tell us they are under pressure to:
You can claim your complimentary ticket here. This will include free access to all forums and features, including entrance to the co-located events Lab Innovations and UK Metals expo
Registration on arrival is usually possible, but we strongly recommend registering online in advance. It is faster, guarantees your free entry, and gives you access to programme updates and planning tools.
Yes, and this is highly encouraged. Many teams attend as a group from design, manufacturing, quality, procurement and R&D so they can explore different areas of the show.
Yes. Many design engineers plan a focused 3 – 4-hour visit following a clear itinerary. Register early and access the event app to view the exhibitor list, shortlist suppliers, products, and sessions, and book meetings before you arrive.
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 here
The advanced Manufacturing and Machinery track will cover practical ways to improve production flow, equipment performance and line design. Production engineers and factory improvement teams can expect sessions and suppliers focused on automation, machining, quality control, maintenance strategy and process optimisation in existing manufacturing environments.
Advanced Engineering provides a setting where manufacturers can assess automation options, retrofit approaches and practical solutions for improving existing production lines in the UK.
You can find this at the Advanced Manufacturing and Machinery track at Advanced Engineering. It brings together machine builders UK, systems integrators manufacturing and specialist equipment providers. It is designed to connect manufacturing professionals with end-to-end manufacturing solutions relevant to production improvement, automation and plant development.
Yes, The Net Zero track will cover suppliers, solutions and conference sessions on topics such as lightweight structures, materials selection and circular design. Following this track, you can discover materials and methods that will help you meet sustainability targets without compromising performance.
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.
Yes, once you are registered, you will have access to the Industrial Connect app, where you will see the list of suppliers and products
NEC Birmingham · 4–5 November 2026 · Free entry to visit
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