29th & 30th October 2025

NEC, Birmingham
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30 & 31 Oct 2024 | NEC Birmingham

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The Advanced Engineering Main Stage

Powering the Possible

 This forum covers key themes across all industries, with focus on Innovation, Sustainability, Digitalisation, Government & Policy, People & Skills. 

The Main Stage is the place to find the latest developments in engineering and to have your burning questions answered by experts.

Scroll down for the 2024 agenda and register your interest to be the first to hear about the new 2025 agenda when it is released!

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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The Main Stage

This forum is supported 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?

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AM² - Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials

This forum is sponsored by Scott Bader and Goodfellow

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.

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Automotive, Mobility & Electrification

This forum is supported by the SMMT and 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. 

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Aerospace, Defence & Satellite Engineering

This forum is supported by ADS & 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.

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Composites Engineering

This forum is sponsored by PRF Composite Materials and supported 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

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Show opening times 2025

  • Wednesday 29th October
  • 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday 30th October
  • 09:00 - 16:00

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  • NEC Birmingham
  • Halls 3 & 3a
  • United Kingdom
  • You must be 18+ to attend

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