Clean Energy and Net Zero Advanced Engineering 2026

The UK Sourcing Hub for Clean Energy and Net Zero Solutions

The Clean Energy and Net Zero track at Advanced Engineering brings together engineers, buyers and manufacturers tackling decarbonisation in practice. See how other organisations are actually cutting emissions and energy use, and what that means for your products, processes and investments, in a market where net zero deadlines, energy security and customer expectations are all colliding with budget scrutiny and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Clean Energy and Net Zero

Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery

R&D and Design Engineering

AI, Digitalisation and Automation

People Skills

Government, Regional hubs and Supply Chain

What will I discover in the Clean Energy and Net Zero track?

Decarbonisation and energy resilience in action

  • Energy efficiency, electrification, hydrogen and alternative fuels in real factories, fleets and products.
  • Automotive case studies: retooling for EV components, managing the transition from ICE to electric powertrains, diversifying into adjacent markets and navigating the ZEV mandate
  • Energy security strategies: on-site generation, fuel switching and reducing dependence on volatile global energy markets
  • Lifecycle assessment, circular design, recycling and low-carbon materials including composites and bio-based alternatives

Trade-offs and business cases

  • How organisations are balancing emissions reduction with cost, performance, regulatory compliance and energy security.
  • Managing transition risk in automotive: phasing ICE production, justifying EV tooling spend and dealing with uncertain demand
  • Navigating fuel and energy volatility: projects where high fossil fuel costs have shortened payback and changed the business case for efficiency or fuel switching
  • Materials alternatives and supply chain diversification in response to geopolitical constraints and critical mineral security

Cross-sector conversations

  • Compare approaches across aerospace, automotive, energy and high-value engineering - see how sectors with different constraints and timelines are tackling the same net zero and energy challenges
  • Talk directly to engineers and technical leaders who have implemented decarbonisation projects, not just consultants selling roadmaps

Who should attend the Clean Energy and Net Zero event track?

  • Sustainability & ESG Leaders Sustainability, ESG and net zero leads building roadmaps and business cases
  • Automotive Electrification Leaders Automotive suppliers, powertrain engineers and product leads navigating the ZEV mandate and EV transition
  • Decarbonisation & Engineering Leaders Process, product and manufacturing engineers tasked with emissions reduction
  • Energy & Facilities Leaders Energy managers and facility managers dealing with fuel cost and supply uncertainty
  • Materials & Supply Chain Resilience Leaders Materials engineers and supply chain managers navigating critical mineral security and geopolitical risk

This track brings together honest, cross-sector examples of what is actually working, from quick energy efficiency wins to longer-term electrification and alternative fuel strategies, so you can benchmark against others at the design and development stage and take home a plan that stands up to scrutiny.

Attended by engineers and manufacturers driving net zero and decarbonisation across UK industry

Why you should attend if decarbonisation and energy resilience matter to you?

  • For your team Build capability in low carbon manufacturing and electrification
  • Align on decarbonisation strategy and ZEV mandate compliance
  • Collaborate on circular design, lifecycle assessment and fuel switching
  • Tackle shared challenges in hydrogen, alternative fuels and energy security
  • For you Stay ahead of net zero regulation and the EV transition
  • Gain practical insights you can apply immediately to your projects
  • Connect with engineers and specialists driving the low carbon shift
  • Invest in your professional development and obtain accredited CPD points
  • For your organisation Accelerate innovation in low carbon materials and sustainable engineering
  • Anticipate industrial shifts driven by net zero policy
  • Access cross-sector solutions for energy resilience and decarbonisation
  • Build partnerships and strengthen your business case for net zero

Free entry. 400+ exhibitors, 6 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges, all in one venue.

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How does the Clean Energy and Net Zero track help you tackle emissions reduction?

  • Forum sessions Real-world approaches to emissions reduction and decarbonisation strategy. From energy efficiency and electrification to hydrogen, alternative fuels and low carbon materials.
  • Clean energy clinics Bring your specific challenges around energy resilience, fuel switching, on-site generation or lifecycle assessment and discuss options with specialists and peers.
  • Targeted networking Meet exhibitors showcasing clean energy and net zero solutions, and connect informally with engineers and manufacturers navigating the same decarbonisation pressures as you.

Discover solutions from innovators driving clean energy and net zero across industry

Main Stage

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

  • Automation & Robotics
  • Sustainability and Net Zero targets
  • Government and Policy
  • Skills gap

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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What visitors say

Visitors tell us net zero is no longer a long-term target – it is on their roadmaps today, alongside volatile energy costs, supply chain fragility and regulatory pressure that keeps shifting.

Many are working on:

Common questions

How can I register for this Clean Energy and Net Zero event track and plan my visit??

You can register for the Clean Energy and Net Zero event track in the UK by using the registration or visit pages on the Advanced Engineering website. To plan your visit, check event dates, venue details, travel information, opening times and the exhibitor or programme listings for the relevant track content.

Focused on industrial decarbonisation, energy efficiency and sustainable engineering, the track covers topics such as electrification, hydrogen and alternative fuels, low carbon materials, circular design and decarbonisation strategy, helping visitors explore practical solutions used across UK manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Advanced Engineering helps manufacturers compare approaches, suppliers and technologies that support lower emissions and stronger energy resilience. The Clean Energy and Net Zero track allow visitors to explore fuel switching, on-site generation, lifecycle assessment, battery materials supply chains and practical decarbonisation strategies, making better decisions across products, processes and investments.

The Clean Energy and Net Zero track brings together specialists and suppliers working on sustainable product design, critical minerals, battery materials and emissions reduction engineering relevant to automotive and adjacent sectors.

The Clean Energy and Net Zero track at Advanced Engineering can be valuable for teams that need to build a business case for decarbonisation, improve energy security and meet compliance requirements.

Yes. Several forums and solution providers at Advanced Engineering explore clean energy, decarbonisation and full-lifecycle design, with practical insight from OEMs, Tier suppliers and industry specialists on electrification, advanced materials, automation, reliability, maintainability and serviceability.

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, 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

When and where is this Clean Energy and Net Zero event track happening?

  • Venue details - NEC Birmingham, UK
    4th & 5th November 2026
    Venue details - NEC Birmingham, UK
    4th & 5th November 2026
  • Getting there - Train, car, bus, airport
  • Parking - On-site, nearby, costs, pre-booking links
  • Hotels nearby - Partner hotels
  • Accessibility - Wheelchair access, assistance, dietary info

Ready to attend? Your ticket is free.

NEC Birmingham · 4–5 November 2026 · Free entry to visit