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Powering the possible for your manufacturing business
Advanced Engineering is the only UK event connecting you with all industrial ecosystems, driving high-value manufacturing and supply chain solutions.
Put your brand in front of the brightest minds in design, engineering, and manufacturing as they solve real-world challenges, accelerate innovation, develop skills, and build a more sustainable future.
From net-zero composites to energy-efficient processes, position your company at the heart of the future of engineering.
Show floor features
Experience groundbreaking innovations in person. See the technology up close, hear the details from experts, and understand how they’re shaping the future of sustainable engineering.
Sneak Peek
- Waste2Race hydrogen-powered car
- Jota Hypercar
- Gen-8 Maxon PV Cells Wing of Tomorrow
- Full-scale composite vertical stabiliser
Leading engineers attended from the following companies
New industry report: Is AI still just a buzzword?
Discover where the biggest skills gaps are. Track the initiatives closing them. See what it all means for workforce readiness in manufacturing and engineering. This is the shift from AI ambition to AI reality – preparing the industry to seize tomorrow’s opportunities today.
Showcase your manufacturing solutions in front of active buyers
Advanced Engineering features 12 dedicated product categories. Choose the ones that match your products and services so you can attract the most relevant buyers to your business.
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What's On in the Networking lounges
VIP Lounge powered by Silverstone Technology Cluster
As a VIP, you unlock a wealth of benefits that can significantly impact your experience Imagine engaging in high-level networking within a dedicated space designed for meaningful face-to-face meetings.
Aero & Auto Networking Lounge powered by Atlas Copco
Discover the latest developments in Smart Factory advancement which is shaping the way manufacturers are adapting to changing demands in their production environments.
Composites Engineering Networking Lounge powered by PRF Composite Materials
Witness PRF’s REEPREEG live demo, a revolutionary process completing fibre-reinforced polymer curing in just 5 minutes at 160°c. – ONLY at Advanced Engineering 2025
The value exhibiting will bring to your business
- Gain exposure for your latest solutions in composites, automation, additive manufacturing, testing, green technologies, and any other vertical, positioning your brand as a leader.
- Connect with 9,000+ decision-makers, including Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, unlocking new partnerships and opportunities.
- Drive transformation by demonstrating how your solutions solve key challenges, from supply chain resilience to Net Zero—strengthening your reputation as a key driver of change.
- Close deals faster with in-person interactions that build trust and forge lasting partnerships—something digital can’t replicate.
Enquire today to secure your place at the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing event!
Exhibitor profiles: finding your perfect fit
Explore exhibitor categories and choose the best match for your manufacturing and subcontracting business
The value of being an exhibitor:
- Gain exposure for your latest solutions in composites, automation, additive manufacturing, testing, green technologies, and any other vertical, positioning your brand as a leader.
- Connect with 9,000+ decision-makers, including Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, unlocking new partnerships and opportunities.
- Drive transformation by demonstrating how your solutions solve key challenges, from supply chain resilience to Net Zero—strengthening your reputation as a key driver of change.
- Close deals faster with in-person interactions that build trust and forge lasting partnerships—something digital can’t replicate.
Enquire today to secure your place at the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing event!
Build the Smart Factory of Tomorrow with Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco & ISRA VISION are excited to showcase our extensive portfolio at the upcoming Advanced Engineering show this October.
We will be showcasing our latest Smart Factory Assembly Solutions, an end-to-end ecosystem that combines advanced tooling, automation, machine vision, and data-driven software into one powerful platform. Designed to support manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, industrial, and electronics sectors, these solutions enable the seamless transition to smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable production environments.
Event App Ready to Download – Your Smart Networking Tool
Industrial Connect, the official Event App, is designed to enhance your networking experience, making meaningful connections simpler than ever.
Key benefits:
- AI-powered matchmaking service—Whether you are seeking a supplier, speakers, or fellow visitor, the app will help you connect with those who match your profile and interests.
- Arrange 1-2-1 meetings – Use our dedicated lounges to continue your conversation in comfort.
- Never miss a moment – Stay up to date with all events taking place at the show. From pop-up talks and product demos to informal networking sessions.
Find out why professionals across the industry consider Advanced Engineering a must-attend
We asked visitors and this is what they told us
Speaker submissions for 2025 are now open
Share Your Expertise at Advanced Engineering 2025!
Please submit your proposal by completing the form below. Our team will review all submissions and notify selected speakers in due course.
Secure Your Hotel for October 2025
We’ve partnered with local hotels to offer exclusive rates for Advanced Engineering attendees & Exhibitors.
- Walking distance to venue
- Exclusive discounted rates
- Guaranteed availability for event dates
Download the Advanced Engineering 2024 post-show report
Discover the key takeaways and the potential for your business growth that can be unlocked at our future events.
Show floor features from 2024
Showcase your brand in a way that leaves a lasting impression!
Stand out as an exhibitor by showcasing unique displays, live demos, or innovative features that captivate visitors and add value to the show, making your participation unforgettable.
30 & 31 October at the NEC - Inspiring the future of engineering and manufacturing
This is where engineering and manufacturing meet innovation
Be connected, be inspired, be innovative. This is your chance to discover products and solutions to streamline your processes and boost efficiency with leading suppliers from the UK, Europe, and the US.
Expand your network and gain insights from 180+ speakers in five CPD-accredited forums, ensuring you stay ahead with the latest manufacturing technologies.
Advanced Engineering is your ultimate event to conquer capability challenges, enhance your skills, and stay at the forefront of industry trends.
Visitors actively search for these high-demand solutions
• ADDITIVE MANUFACTRUING
• ADVACNED METALS
• COMPOSITES ENGINEERING
• DIGITALISATION & AUTOMATION
• Electrification
• Electronic Engineering
• Machines and Precision tools
• Material Innovations
- Sustainable fuel tech
- Product Design & Engineering
- Surface Treatment & Finishing
- Test & Quality Control
Show floor features from Advanced Engineering 2024
Close the search engine – there are innovations and products you’ll only see live at Advanced Engineering.
2024 Keynote Speakers
Brian Holliday
Managing Director - Siemens Digital Industries
Lucy Parsons
Sales Account Manager - Nikon
Matthew atkinson
Lead Research Engineer - JLR
Shaun Harris
Director Support - Royal Air Force
Solange Baena
UK Lead Aviation Environmental Roadmap - Airbus
Stefan lawrenson
Senior Polymer Chemist - Scott Bader
Tony Lloyd
Principle Research Engineering - GKN Aerospace
New: Inspiring the future of the UK’s electrification workforce
A unique opportunity to gain access to a wealth of specialist sector knowledge, the latest electrification skills insights, connect with key industry players, and engage in community-building activities…all designed to accelerate the UK’s electrification workforce.
Key themes include:
• Electrification skills landscape panel discussions
• Latest electrification skills gaps insights
• Hands-on practical electrification skills workshop
As well as valuable networking opportunities with industry leaders supporting the electrification skills agenda.
Click below to discover this year’s agenda and choose your favourite sessions!
What attendees have to say
#MINDTHEskillsGAP resource library
Closing the gap, one resource at the time
Explore the #MINDTHEskillsGAP resource library, a dedicated hub created to empower the engineering and manufacturing sectors with the tools, insights, and initiatives needed to address the industry’s skills gap.
This year at Advanced Engineering, we had the chance to connect with a range of professionals gathering a variety of valuable tools and insights. These handpicked resources are designed to equip and inspire both individuals and organisations with the assets and knowledge needed to drive meaningful change.
Are we missing a valuable resource? Get in touch with the team, and we’ll add it to library
Bridge-It Library
Closing the Skills Gap, One Resource at a Time
Meet some of the 2025 speakers
Jack Millar
Mr Jack Millar, senior composite research engineer at GKN Aerospace, presented ASPIRE: Advanced Structural Product Integrated Airframe in the Composites Engineering Forum and later joined our Meet the Speaker session to discuss automated composite manufacturing and advanced airframe innovation.
One badge, three shows
Advanced Engineering is proudly co-located with UK Metals and Lab Innovations
Experience and end-to-end journey that enables cross-sector innovation for engineers and manufacturers, delivering practical answers to design, materials, testing, production, and supply chain challenges.
What's on in 2024?
Find out everything you’ll discover at the show this year, from key speakers and topics to inspire you to exhibitors and their cutting-edge products. With visitors from Aerospace, Automotive, Composites, Construction, Defence & Security, Energy, Marine, Medical, Rail, Space, Sports & Leisure and more, Advanced Engineering is your central hub to meet the industry under one roof.
Read on to discover the keynote speakers who will inspire you, the industry-leaders who you will network with, the most up-to-date news in engineering and so much more. If you’re in the engineering and manufacturing sector, there’s something here for you.
Meet 2023 keynotes
Learn from industry-leading keynotes across both days of the show. Be inspired to innovate!
Richard Noble OBE
Former Land Speed World Record holder and serial innovator
Eman Matin-Vignerte
Director External Affairs & Government Relations at Bosch
Stephen Phipson CBE
Chief Executive Officer at Make UK
Mike Gascoyne PhD
Founder & CEO at MGI Engineering and eVTOL development expert
Networking & Connections
Meet the entire engineering and manufacturing industry. Speak with likeminded industry professionals from all sectors to expand your network, develop connections and meet new suppliers.
Exhibitors &
Products
Discover 400+ cutting-edge exhibitors offering solutions across the supply chain for all sectors. If you have a problem, they have the solution!