Powering the Possible in Automotive, Mobility & Electrification

The Automotive, Mobility & Electrification Forum covers the latest developments in commercial and private vehicles as well as motorsport and more. This forum has been reimagined for 2025, expanding beyond traditional automotive to address the broader ecosystem of mobility. Designed to reflect trends across industries, the programme will focus on electrification, smart mobility, sustainability, and manufacturing readiness.

The forum features speakers from the likes of: GKN Automotive, McLaren Applied, Lotus, and more.

This forum is sponsored by Optimas and supported by the SMMT and Manufacturing Engineering Magazine

The Main Stage

This forum is sponsored by Lloyds Bank and supported by Make UK


Discover the latest updates across all sectors on the Main Stage. This is your one-stop-shop for help with government policy, inspiring keynotes and the newest industry developments.

ERSH Forum

This forum is supported by Coventry University and Innovate UK       

A unique opportunity to gain access to a wealth of specialist sector knowledge, connect with key industry players, and engage in community-building activities…all designed to accelerate the UK’s electrification workforce.

AMT Forum

This forum is sponsored by Nanografi Nano Teknoloji A.Ş. and supported by Fluency

A unique platform for industry leaders, innovators, and experts to connect, share knowledge, and discuss the latest trends and advancements in the advanced materials and technologies sectors.

Auto Forum

This forum is supported by the SMMT and Manufacturing Engineering Magazine


Uncover the latest developments in lightweighting technology, electronics and future fuels. Hear case studies from key OEMs and Tier 1s.

Aero Forum

This forum is supported by Satellite Applications Catapult, HCL TECH and supported by Aerospace Magazine


Explore the latest developments in eVTOL, urban air mobility, space, in-orbit manufacture, lightweighting, hydrogen fuels and more.

Composites Forum

This forum is sponsored by PRF Composite Materials, Litecon GmbH and Vivid Technologies Limited and supported by Composites UK


Topics will cover developing and utilising new composite materials, lightweighting, made-for-purpose materials and more. 

Learn more about each of the industry focused stages

Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials - AM²

Formerly known as the Advanced Materials Technology (AMT) Forum, this programme has been refined for 2025 as the AM² Forum, reflecting a renewed focus on Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials.

The updated format puts application front and centre with sessions build around real case studies, measurable benefits, and engineering-ready technology being used across sectors.

Automation, Robotics & AI

Power by Make UK

The Main Stage sets the tone for the entire show, addressing the biggest sector changes and trends in engineering and advanced manufacturing.

Companies and associations taking part include Make UK, Schneider Electric, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Railway Industry Association, and many more. 

Last year, Guy Martin took the stage. Who will spark the next big conversation in 2025?

Register to be the first to get the show updated.

Automotive, Mobility & Electrification

Power by SMMT

Headline Media  Manufacturing Engineering Magazine

NEW >> This forum has been reimagined for 2025, expanding beyond traditional automotive to address the broader ecosystem of mobility. Designed to reflect trends across industries, the programme will focus on electrification, smart mobility, sustainability, and manufacturing readiness.

Brands taking the stage include: GKN Automotive, McLaren Applied, Lotus, and more. 

Aerospace, Defence & Satellite Engineering

This forum is supported by ADS

Headline Media Aerospace Magazine

This forum will showcase how leading aerospace and defence organisations are turning innovation into results. Speakers from Boeing Global, Siemens, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, and others will take to the stage to share insights, strategies, and cutting-edge case studies.

Composites Engineering

Sponsored by PRF Composite Materials and power by Composites UK.

Engineers and manufacturers will share how composites solve structural and performance challenges across sectors.

Featured project:

GKN Aerospace – ASPIRE: Transforming high-rate composite airframe manufacturing through structural integration.

Electronics & Semiconductors

Gain practical insights on circuit design, embedded systems, PCB manufacturing, test & measurements, advanced electronic components and more. 

Understand how electronics and semiconductors impact wider manufacturing, including trade-offs in cost, lead time, design and manufacturability when electronics are part of the product.