Where precision engineering meets industrial innovation
Discover the technologies, machinery and minds shaping the future of manufacturing, all under one roof.
Advanced Engineering is the UK event where engineers and technical leaders work on the problems that keep them – and their teams – up at night.
Across six tracks, you will see how aerospace, automotive, energy, defence, space and high‑value manufacturing are really tackling net zero, electrification, AI, new materials and skills.
If you are working on future products, systems, processes or test programmes and want practical ideas you can take back to your team, this event is for you.
Most visitors say it is the one time in the year they can compare so many technologies and suppliers in one place – and have the conversations that do not happen in formal meetings.
Alongside the exhibition, gain insights from six forums covering topics such as advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, sustainability, digitalisation, aerospace, automotive, defence, and future skills.
The conferences are designed for engineering professionals across design, R&D, production, operations and supply chain roles who want to stay ahead of industry trends, learn from real‑world case studies and hear directly from leading OEMs, tier suppliers, innovators and technical experts.
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
Design, development, manufacturing, test, sustainability and supply chain roles across aerospace, automotive, energy, defence, rail, space and high‑value engineering.
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.
Visitor entry is free; some features may require pre‑booking due to limited capacity.
Yes. Many visitors choose one focused day; others stay for both to cover multiple tracks.
Yes. Several tracks and sessions focus on design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA), jigs and fixtures, digital design tools, reliability, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality and service teams.
Yes, many exhibitors bring technical specialists and engineers who can discuss real-world challenges and applications.
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. Several sessions and solution providers focus on reliability engineering, maintainability, serviceability and designing for the full product lifecycle.
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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