Where precision engineering meets industrial innovation
Discover the technologies, machinery and minds shaping the future of manufacturing, all under one roof.
You already know Advanced Engineering is where UK engineers and manufacturing professionals come to see what else is out there.
In 2026, the focus is sharper than ever: six tracks designed around the real pressure you are under –
If you have joined us before, this edition is built to move you on from “interesting ideas” to concrete progress on live programmes.
Alongside the exhibition, gain insights from six forums covering topics such as advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, sustainability, digitalisation, aerospace, automotive, defence, and future skills.
The conferences are designed for engineering professionals across design, R&D, production, operations and supply chain roles who want to stay ahead of industry trends, learn from real‑world case studies and hear directly from leading OEMs, tier suppliers, innovators and technical experts.
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.
Free entry. 400+ exhibitors, 5 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges — all in one venue.
Explore hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest machinery, automation, tooling and production technologies, including:
Free entry. 400+ exhibitors, 5 CPD forums, live demos and networking lounges — all in one venue.
NEC Birmingham · 4–5 November 2026 · Free entry to visit
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