Advanced Engineering Exhibition 2026

The UK Sourcing Hub for Government, Regional hubs and Supply Chain Solutions

The Government, Regional hubs and Supply Chain track at Advanced Engineering focuses on supply chain manufacturing, connecting engineers, buyers and manufacturers with UK suppliers, regional manufacturing hubs and government support for engineering. The track covers sourcing, funding and localisation to strengthen resilience, reduce risk and support better procurement decisions.

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Government, Regional hubs and Supply Chain

Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery

R&D and Design Engineering

Clean Energy and Net Zero

AI, Digitalisation and Automation

People Skills

What can I discover in the Government, Regional hubs, and Supply Chain track?

Connecting your projects to the Industrial Strategy

  • See how your work in clean energy, manufacturing, digitalisation or design aligns with the five pillars
  • Understand where funding, innovation programmes and government support are focused and how to access them
  • Real examples of organisations securing grants and support across the pillars

Regional clusters and ecosystems

  • Case studies showing how regional hubs support innovation, supply chains, skills and growth within the Industrial Strategy framework
  • Sector-specific clusters (aerospace, automotive, energy, defence, rail) and how they help members collaborate and access programmes

Supply chain resilience

  • How companies are mapping UK suppliers, reshoring and diversifying
  • Supplier–buyer matchmaking for critical components and materials
  • Examples of reducing geopolitical risk and lead times

Who can benefit from this procurement and sourcing track?

  • Senior decision-makers Business leaders, strategy and programme managers who want to align projects with Industrial Strategy priorities and funding
  • Technology providers Supply chain managers, procurement and sourcing professionals
  • Innovation ecosystem Cluster managers and economic development organisations
  • Engineers Engineers who want to understand how their technical work connects to wider government programmes, industry associations and regional support

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

Attended by the UK’s top engineering and manufacturing professionals shaping industrial strategy and supply chain resilience

Why explore reshoring and localisation strategies with this track?

  • For your team Strengthening technical skills
  • Align team perspective and expertise
  • Fuel collaboration and problem-solving
  • Tackle complex challenges
  • For you Stay ahead of trends and technologies
  • Gain practical insights you can apply to your projects
  • Build meaningful connections
  • Invest in your professional development
  • Obtain accredited CPD points
  • For your organisation Accelerate Innovation
  • Anticipate Industrial ships
  • Access cross-industrial solutions
  • Build partnerships

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

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How can I reduce programme and supply risk by attending?

Interactions at Advanced Engineering
  • Forum sessions UK Industrial Strategy, policy, funding and supply chain: connecting the five pillars to your technologies and projects.
  • Strategy, funding and supply chain clinics Discuss funding applications, supplier mapping, export support, tariffs and trade rules with government representatives, industry associations, cluster managers and peers.
  • Industry association and cluster networking Meet representatives from Make UK, Make UK Defence, ADS, SMMT, Royal Aeronautical Society and Rail Industry Association, plus region-led sessions (e.g. "Midlands manufacturing meetup", "North West aerospace cluster hour"), supplier–buyer matchmaking and conversations at regional hub stands.

Featuring the UK’s leading companies shaping industrial policy, regional growth and manufacturing supply chains

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.

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What visitors say

The UK Industrial Strategy’s five pillars, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, digital and technologies, defence and life sciences,  shape where investment is going, what support is available and how government expects industry to respond.

Visitors tell us:

Common questions

How can the Government, Regional Hubs and Supply Chain track help procurement teams identify agile UK suppliers and build a localisation strategy?

The Government, Regional hubs and Supply Chain track at Advanced Engineering gives direct access to verified suppliers, regional networks, and sourcing specialists in one place. Compare suppliers, explore localisation options, and build a clearer picture of  UK supply chain capability across multiple manufacturing sectors.

The Government, Regional Hubs and Supply Chain track at Advanced Engineering is one of the few supply chain manufacturing events in the UK where industrial policy, grants for manufacturers, and trade and export support are brought together for engineering and procurement teams.

A supply chain manufacturing event is particularly useful for design engineers and materials specialists who need to qualify new UK suppliers, understand reshoring options, and get up to date on post-Brexit trade rules and tariffs. It brings sourcing, policy, and supplier access together in a single, time-efficient visit.

The Government, Regional Hubs and Supply Chain track at Advanced Engineering covers UK industrial strategy, reshoring, economic development, and manufacturing partnerships. Visitors can explore the forum programme and exhibitor categories on the Advanced Engineering website at advancedengineeringuk.com to find relevant sessions and contacts.

A supply chain manufacturing event is particularly useful for design engineers and materials specialists who need to qualify new UK suppliers, understand reshoring options, and get up to date on post-Brexit trade rules and tariffs. It brings sourcing, policy, and supplier access together in a single, time-efficient visit.

You can register for the Government, Regional hubs and Supply Chain 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.

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. Several sessions and solution providers focus on reliability engineering, maintainability, serviceability and designing for the full product lifecycle.

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 Government, Regional hubs and Supply Chain event track happening?

Ready to attend? Your ticket is free.

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