Visiting Advanced Engineering connects you with a community of engineers, procurement specialists and manufacturers across every major industrial sector in the UK. Whether you are sourcing supply chain partners, exploring advanced materials or comparing manufacturing solutions, this engineering meetup brings together the people and capabilities shaping high-value engineering. Meet OEMs, SMEs and investors under one roof, discover emerging technologies across every industrial sector, and find opportunities you were not expecting.
Networking is the number one reason visitors attend Advanced Engineering, and for good reason! The show is designed to maximise networking opportunities with peers across all sectors, introduce potential clients and partners in unexpected industries, and help enhance professional and personal development.
With two networking lounges, networking drinks, the ADS meet the buyer programme, a networking-focused show app and more, you won’t be short of opportunities to develop relationships and connect with your peers!
Elevate your networking experience and connect with an incredible network of dynamic professionals across the manufacturing supply chain. This is an opportunity to engage with experts who can help you progress and inspire you to learn and grow.
Save your place today and be the first to receive updates about tailored networking sessions across the VIP lounge, Aero & Auto lounge, Composites Lounge and Meet the Buyer program, giving you the power to tailor your experience and maximise your time according to your professional objectives.
Connect and engage with the most influential individuals in engineering and manufacturing. Powered by Silverstone Technology Cluster
As a VIP, you will:
VIP places are offered on a discretionary basis. Register free today, and you will be contacted if you have been offered a VIP upgrade.
As the ONLY UK meeting place for the composites industry, the Composites Networking Lounge will be recharged and better than ever. Powered by PRF Composites Materials.
Gain insights into state-of-the-art tooling and smart manufacturing solutions.
Expect to get up close with F1 car showcases and advanced assembly technologies, from smart tooling and software to Machine Vision Solutions that are setting new standards in optimising production, improving efficiency, and enhancing quality across the manufacturing industries.
Hosted by ADS, the Meet the Buyer programme returns to Advanced Engineering with a bigger and better offering.
Following the success of previous years, the programme will once again run across both days of the show, providing an exclusive opportunity for pre-qualified suppliers to connect directly with senior decision makers from across the advanced engineering sector.
Bridging the UK’s manufacturing skills gap
The Skills Junction is a dedicated zone designed to help bridge the skills gap in engineering and manufacturing.
By bringing together businesses, educational institutions, associations and government stakeholders, the Skills Junction raises awareness, shares best practice and fosters collaboration to develop the skilled workforce needed to drive the UK’s manufacturing and engineering sector forward.
Industrial Connect, the official Event App, is designed to enhance your networking experience, making meaningful connections simpler than ever.
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NEC Birmingham · 4–5 November 2026 · Free entry to visit
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