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The UK's leading advanced engineering exhibition

Welcome! I'm really glad you're here.

Advanced Engineering gives you a practical way to compare suppliers, discover new technologies 
and hear expert insights across aerospace, automotive, space, rail, maritime, energy, electronics and more.

Welcome! I'm really glad you're here.

It means a lot that you’re interested in joining me for my session at Advanced Engineering.

I can’t wait to take the stage, but what excites me even more is the thought of YOU being part of the audience. If you’re curious about innovation, collaboration, and staying ahead of the curve, you’re definitely in the right place.

On this page, you’ll not only find details about my session, but also discover the incredible program that’s waiting for you at Advanced Engineering.

From hands-on experiences with new manufacturing technologies to opportunities to connect with leading experts across the industry.

Take a moment to explore what’s ahead. I think you’ll be just as inspired by the event as I am.

Discover more about the show through links below:

I’m looking forward to connecting with you at the show this October – and don’t forget to invite your friends and family network to come along too!

What is Advanced Engineering?

If you haven’t experienced the show yet, this is how others will describe it to you:

So, will you join us to experience live and in action, the engineering innovations that are shaping the future of the manufacturing supply chain?

Just think about how cool it will be to stay one step ahead for the next 5 years!

What to expect across the forums

  • The Main Stage addresses 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.
  • Automotive, Mobility & Electrification Forum, has been reimagined for 2025, expanding beyond traditional automotive to address the broader ecosystem of mobility. Brands taking the stage include: GKN Automotive, McLaren Applied, Lotus, and more. 
  • AM² – Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials, this programme has been refined for 2025 as the AM² Forum, reflecting a renewed focus on Additive Manufacturing & 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.
  • Composites Engineering Forum, this forum features talks on how composites solve structural performance challenges across sectors & a featured project from GKN Aerospace – ASPIRE: Transforming high-rate composites airframe manufacturing through structural integration.
  • Aerospace, Defence & Satellite Engineering, this forum will showcase how leading aerospace and defence organisations are turning innovation into results. Featuring speakers from Boeing Global, Rolls-Royce, McLaren & Siemens. 

Why is it worth your time?

Someone on your network thought you'd love to:

Find solutions that boost efficiency, enhance performance, help you meet the Net Zero targets and future-proof your operations.

How, you ask?

  • Networking with 10,000+ engineering professionals
  • Sourcing the latest technologies and solutions from 400+ top manufacturing suppliers from the UK, Europe and the US
  • Learning from 180+ speakers across five CPD-accredited forums.
  • Earn up to 15 Professional Development Points, which are valuable for Chartered Engineers and those working towards chartership.

So,  are you ready to find solutions and suppliers that are just right for your industry, needs and goals? We’d love to see you there

When, where and how?

Advanced Engineering takes place on October 29 & 30, at the NEC, Birmingham.

People say that there is nothing free in this life, but we promise you can register for FREE.

After you register you can share with your network. Once they register, we recommend either planning your trip together by train or carpooling if decide to drive.

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Learn more about each of the industry focused stages

AM² Forum

Obtain insights into 3D printing, additive manufacturing and the next generation of materials with a strong focus on real projects with measurable benefits and “engineering-ready” technologies.

Transfer ideas into your own projects by learning how other industries are solving similar design and manufacturing challenges related to cost, performance, data gaps, process reliability and repeatability.

Aerospace, Defence and Space Forum

Supported by ADS

Headline Media: 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.

Future of Engineering

Powered by Make UK

Dedicated to exploring how smart technologies improve real-world production

Expect real case studies, live demonstrations, and testing examples that have been integrated into existing production environments to deliver positive, measurable results in reliability performance, quality, production rates, and costs.

Automotive, Mobility & Electrification Forum

Powered by SMMT

Headline Media: Manufacturing Engineering Magazine

Learn how electrification and new mobility concepts are changing design and manufacturing.

Through talks from leading OEMs and Tier suppliers, the forum highlights real‑world projects, production challenges and lessons learned in scaling new technologies, helping you understand where the industry is heading and what it means for manufacturing processes and future skills.

Composites Engineering Forum

Sponsored by PRF Composite Materials

Powered by Composites UK

Join a focused, expert-led view of how to design, manufacture and industrialise composite solutions at scale. 

With a strong focus on sustainability, materials circularity, recycling, and end-of-life solutions, learn where the demand is coming from and how the supply chain is evolving.  

NEW: Advanced Electronics & Semiconductors Forum

Gain practical insights on circuit design, embedded systems, PCB manufacturing, test & measurements, advanced electronic components and more. 

Understand how electronics and semiconductors impact wider manufacturing, including trade-offs in cost, lead time, design and manufacturability when electronics are part of the product. 

Hear from previous speakers.

Join 9,000+ engineers this November

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