Showcase your solutions to an audience with real buying power

Why exhibit?

As a prominent manufacturer, this is your chance to showcase how your products and solutions meet capability challenges, enhance manufacturing processes, and help companies stay at the forefront of industry trends.

In 2025, buyers & procurement teams, decision-makers, R&D, and directors from leading OEMs, Tier 1 & Tier 2 companies will be eager to engage with the latest technologies, witness machinery in action, and connect with the visionaries behind groundbreaking solutions.

Advanced Engineering 2025 is where the industry comes to learn, connect and do business – a year’s worth in just two days!

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Powering the Possible within the Defence and Security Sectors

Advanced Engineering brings together the entire manufacturing and engineering supply chain, attracting thousands of decision-makers and professionals from all sectors, offering exhibitors a unique platform to connect, engage, and drive business.

In 2025, buyers & procurement teams, decision-makers, R&D, and directors from leading OEMs, Tier 1 & Tier 2 companies will be eager to engage with the latest technologies, witness machinery in action, and connect with the visionaries behind groundbreaking solutions.

Advanced Engineering 2025 is where the industry comes to learn, connect and do business – a year’s worth in just two days!

Powering the Possible within the Defence and Security Sectors

Advanced Engineering brings together the entire manufacturing and engineering supply chain, attracting thousands of professionals and decision-makers from across the industry.

The Make UK Defence Pavilion is a must-visit hub for anyone looking to connect with leading suppliers and innovators within the defence sector. Showcasing members of Make UK Defence, the pavilion highlights cutting-edge technologies, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and specialist expertise supporting critical defence programmes across land, sea, air, and digital domains.

Advanced Engineering 2025 is where the industry comes to learn, connect and do business – a year’s worth in just two days!

Meet the Exhibitors at the Make UK Defence Pavilion

Defence features:

› New for 2025: Aerospace, Defence & Satellite Engineering Forum
› Meet the Buyer Programme
› Make UK Defence Pavilion.

Meet the Buyer Programme by ADS:

Organised by ADS for the third year, the Meet the Buyer Programme connected OEMs and Tier 1 buyers with manufacturers in the aerospace, security, defence, and space sectors. In 2024, the event hosted 103 suppliers and 18 buyer representatives.

Now in its fourth year, this programme has proven to be a reliable gateway for suppliers to connect with key-decision makers in their sector.

Find Make UK Defence Pavilion

2024 Visitors at a Glance

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Exhibitors' experience in their own words

We asked exhibitors and this is what they told us

Exhibit and have 1-1 meetings with decision-makers from the following companies

Defence features:

› New for 2025: Aerospace, Defence & Satellite Engineering Forum
› Meet the Buyer Programme
› Make UK Defence Pavilion.

Meet the Buyer Programme, by ADS in 2024:

Organised by ADS for the third year, the Meet the Buyer Programme connected OEMs and Tier 1 buyers with manufacturers in the aerospace, security, defence, and space sectors. In 2024, the event hosted 103 suppliers
and 18 buyer representatives.

Now in its fourth year, this programme has proven to be a reliable gateway for suppliers to connect with key-decision makers in their sector.

Updates in the defence sector:

The UK government announced a significant investment in the defence sector, with an immediate budget increase of £2.2bn in 2025-26. This comes alongside procurement reforms and a commitment to ensuring that at least 10% of the budget is spent on new technologies.

Harness this funding at Advanced Engineering. This means there are more sourcing opportunities than ever before.

Last year, we saw a 33% increase in visitor numbers from the top defence
companies. This reflects the growing interest in sourcing, and we anticipate an increase this year due to recent announcements.

What's Included?

Maximise online visibility and promotion: Feature your company profile to 300,000+ users online, enter the coveted Innovation and Sustainability Trails, and compete for our stand awards with added onsite marketing exposure.

Connect with our audience: Utilise smart-badge tech and our Visit Connect app to capture real-time leads, and receive real-time visitor alerts when your customers arrive onsite.

Leverage marketing support: Join weekly webinars, attend our live exhibitor open day, and access expert marketing tips and tools to boost your brand’s impact before, during and after the show.

Utilise powerful digital tools: Automatically link profiles via the app, schedule meetings with target companies, and message contacts to promote your offers and build relationships.

Submit an exhibitor enquiry for Make UK Defence Pavilion at Advanced Engineering 2025

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Exhibitor tips

Here are some actionable tips on how to make your participation more sustainable:

Select a reusable all-in stand model from the organiser or design your own stand so that the structure will be reused multiple times, year after year. Work with your stand builder to make your stand as sustainable as possible! Avoid creating a disposable stand just for one event…

Create reusable signage (without any date on it) made from recyclable materials and with eco-friendly ink when possible

Use LED lighting and other energy efficient equipment for your stand and don’t forget to turn it off at the end of the day

Try not to use carpet, and if your really need it, chose preferably reusable carpet tiles. If you use regular carpet, ensure that it is recyclable and that it will be recycled

When possible, chose public transport or carpool with your colleagues

Choose a hotel within walking distance and/or applying eco-friendly practices

For your transport, consolidate your shipments and use preferably transport and logistic companies applying sustainable practices

Favour local suppliers to support the local economy and reduce transport

Favour suppliers presenting environmental and social credentials

Bring your own reusable water bottle to take advantage of our water fountains and help us reduce the use of single-use plastic

If you serve food on your stand, select preferably locally sourced and plant-based options and avoid the use of single-use plastics

Avoid wasting food and only order the quantity needed

Take an active part to the multiple initiatives and discussions during the event which will support the sustainable development of your sector

Inspire visitors by showcasing the sustainable credentials of your products

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