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Advanced Engineering 2026 · NEC Birmingham

Join the UK's leading Composite Engineering event

The Composites Zone at Advanced Engineering is one of the UK’s largest dedicated exhibition and conference that gives you a unique opportunity to showcase the latest products and innovations in composites including: FRP (Fiber Reinforce Polymers), advanced materials, raw materials, design, processing, and their applications.

Why Visit

Benchmark technologies and accelerate your project

Learn from fellow engineers delivering real-world impact, stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends in composites, and take away proven, practical solutions for your projects.

Discover What's Happening

Composite UK Pavilion

The Composites UK Pavilion Stand (W170) is returning to Advanced Engineering, providing an unrivalled platform for the UK Electronics sector.

This year, the pavilion will host companies showcasing the latest innovations, products, and expertise driving growth in advanced materials. 

Composite Networking Lounge

Powered by PRF Composites Materials.

As one of the ONLY UK meeting place for the composites industry, the Composites Networking Lounge is a place to connect, discover and explore the latest in composites.

What’s happening:

  • UBRacing Formula Student car display, featuring an aero package made using PRF prepreg
  • Composite components on display
  • Live press demonstrations
  • Dedicated networking sessions for aerospace, automotive, defence, marine and maritime, medical, motorsports, renewables, and sports and leisure
  • Exhibitor Drinks Reception, sponsored by PRF Composites Materials, on Day 1 at 17:00

 

Composite Engineering Forum

Sponsored by PRF Composite Materials

Powered by Composites UK

Join a focused, expert-led view of how to design, manufacture and industrialise composite solutions at scale.

With a strong focus on sustainability, materials circularity, recycling, and end-of-life solutions, learn where the demand is coming from and how the supply chain is evolving.

Who is exhibiting

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Who is attending

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