FAQs
Advanced Engineering is an unmissable event for all industrial ecosystems. Below are some videos to give you a taste of what the event is all about!
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.
Register your interest here: Register your interest | Advanced Engineering
You do not need to print anything off in advance of the show. To ensure smooth and seamless interactions with exhibitors and features at the show you will be given a personal Smart Badge upon arrival. Your email confirmation shown on a device will secure your Smart Badge at the registration area.
Yes! UK Metals & Lab Innovations is co-located with Advanced Engineering, meaning you can walk from one straight to the other, using your badge for Advanced Engineering.
You can take the train or fly to Birmingham International, which brings you right to the front doorstep of the NEC.
Find out more here.
The NEC will be able to provide you will a cloakroom, please find more information here
No. We will NEVER share visitor data. If you receive an email from Advanced Engineering or any member of the team claiming to sell visitor lists please be aware this is a scam email. Report the sender and let a member of the team know so we can pass this on to our legal team.
If you are interested in exhibiting or want to see the floorplan, please fill in our exhibitor enquiry form and a member of our sales team will be in touch! You can access the form here
Please reach out to a member of the marketing team who will be able to help. You can find their contact details here. Please make sure you check your junk email for My Easyfairs log in details.
If you need help with your My Easyfairs account, please get in contact with someone from the marketing team who can help. You can find their details here. You can also sign up for our weekly exhibitor drop-in webinars here.
The webshop on My Easyfairs will be opening soon, and you will receive an email when it does. You will be able to purchase items for your stand directly via My Easyfairs under the ‘Manage my stand’ section.
Yes! You can access the operations manual by clicking on this link & find out more info on the documents tab on My Easyfairs. You can also contact the team with any enquiries in the meantime.
As sustainability champions we encourage you to take public transport to the show if possible. If you are driving, please book your parking in advance via the NEC website. Voyage control for stand builders will accept bookings closer to the event. You will be emailed once this is open.
My Easyfairs is the online portal for exhibitors at Advanced Engineering. This is where you will manage all of your information for the show, from updating your company profile and logo to inviting clients and prosects to visit your stand.
Once your stand has been booked you will automatically be sent access via email to the portal to log in. My Easyfairs has four easy sections, these are:
Visit Connect is a highly useful lead-generation tool to use onsite at Advanced Engineering. It allows you to scan visitors badges with your mobile device, qualify leads by making notes, and download all information via My Easyfairs. These leads will be available immediately after the are scanned.
Visit Connect is included as part of your EasyGo package. Information about this tool can be found on My Easyfairs under the ‘Manage your stand’ section.
Smart Badge readers allow you to collect leads even without speaking to visitors. If a visitor is interested in your products or solutions, they can simply tap their Smart Badge on your Smart Badge reader and your information will be automatically exchanged. It’s exactly like a digital business card!
This means you won’t miss any qualified leads, even if your team is busy speaking to clients or prospects, or away from the stand.
Your EasyGo package will tell you how many readers you have for your stand:
GoLeads – 1 reader
GoPlus – 2 readers
GoPremium – 3 readers
Once the show is over and your readers have been returned, you will receive an email to download all Smart Badge touches.
You can manage the information received by visitors in your My Easyfairs account under ‘Manage your stand’.
Registration is not yet open. You can register your interest here and we will inform you once registration opens: Register your interest | Advanced Engineering
Yes – the show is free to attend but registration in advance is required.
We welcome students aged 18 and over to attend Advanced Engineering on Day 2, 5th November 2026.
Over 16s who are in full time employment or part of an apprenticeship scheme, are more than welcome to register and attend the event.
By registering as a VIP visitor you will have exclusive access to the VIP lounge, allowing you to network with other VIPs and speakers, enjoy networking drinks and be entered into an exclusive VIP competition with many fantastic prizes. You can find out more information about being a VIP here.
If you are looking for exhibitors before Advanced Engineering, you can search via category, product or sector on our Exhibitor List. You can also discover products, services, job adverts and news items. You can reach out to exhibitors via the form at the bottom of their profile.
You will receive a Smart Badge when you arrive at the show. This will be your digital business card. By tapping your Smart Badge on readers around the show, you will be sent a convenient email at the end of the day highlighting all stands and features you have visited. No need to write anything down – you can just enjoy your day!
Yes! When you register to attend for Advanced Engineering, please select that you are a member of the press/ a student when filling out the registration form.
We welcome students aged 18 and over to attend Advanced Engineering on Day 2, 5th November 2026.
Over 16s who are in full time employment or part of an apprenticeship scheme, are more than welcome to register and attend the event.
Yes, you can invite your colleagues and network to join you for free. Once you are registered, you will receive a link with artwork and share it on any social platform, or via email or WhatsApp. Make sure to use the hashtag #AEUK25 and don’t forget to tag us!
Advanced Engineering is an event created specifically for professionals within the Engineering and Manufacturing industry and is strictly for individuals 18 years of age or older.
Are you a student under the age of 18?
Unfortunately, we are unable to admit students or individuals under the age of 18.
Advanced Engineering contains advanced technical content, tools, and professional discussions intended solely for adults pursuing or working in engineering fields.
Please follow us on our social channels to keep up to date as we often post snippets of our live content there, and please do register for Advanced Engineering when you are eligible to attend.
Thank you for respecting these guidelines.
Good News for Eligible Students
There is a tailored programme of sessions, exhibitor meetings, and networking events scheduled for Day 2 of the event. We welcome students aged 18 and over to attend Advanced Engineering on Day 2, 5th November 2026.
For more information: https://www.advancedengineeringuk.com/visit/student-faqs-advanced-engineering/
Over 16s who are in full time employment or part of an apprenticeship scheme, are more than welcome to register and attend the event.
Advanced Engineering hosts 200+ speakers across 6 CPD-accredited open forums on the show floor: Automation, Robotics & AI Forum, Composites Engineering Forum, Automotive, Mobility & Electrification Forum, and Aerospace, Defence & Satellite Engineering Forum, Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials – AM² Forum, Electronics & Semiconductor Forum.
There a lots of opportunities to sponsor Advanced Engineering, including the chance to build bespoke packages to best fit your goals. Find out more here.
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