29th & 30th October 2025

NEC, Birmingham

30 & 31 Oct 2024 | NEC Birmingham

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Explore the unique features that set Advanced Engineering apart — from hands-on tech zones to focused networking areas designed to connect you with the right solutions

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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 fueled by sewage, aiming to break a land speed record
  • Durham University’s latest solar car, developed through extensive research and testing
  • Jota Hypercar with advanced Maxon photovoltaic cells 
  • Wing of Tomorrow: solar-powered high-altitude UAV with composite electric propulsion wing
  • Full-scale composite vertical stabiliser from Munro Technology highlighting aerospace innovation

Register to be the first to hear what else is building behind doors.

Discover the power of pavilions

Dedicated pavilions bring together forward-thinking companies, cutting-edge technologies, and practical solutions in one focused environment. Whether sourcing new suppliers, exploring innovation, or solving complex engineering challenges, pavilions offer unparalleled access to what’s next.

This year’s new pavilions:
You will find new dedicated spaces designed to meet evolving industry needs:

✈️ ADS Pavilion: Innovation focused on aerospace, defence, and security.

🚀 SME Pavilion: A spotlight on high-growth small businesses and emerging technologies.

🧪 Composites Village: A hub for advanced materials and lightweight solutions.

Each pavilion delivers targeted insights, efficient networking, and exclusive opportunities to discover breakthrough engineering solutions.

🌟NEW🌟: ASCEND’s Impact with GKN Aerospace

For the first time at Advanced Engineering, GKN Aerospace will present on the show floor, showcasing the ASCEND programme’s significant advancements. Attendees will have the opportunity to examine key components and structures developed as a direct outcome of this landmark initiative.

The ASCEND programme has successfully met its technological objectives while establishing a new paradigm for cross-sector collaboration. It has created a resilient supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, underpinning future innovations in composite manufacturing.

Visit GKN Aerospace at Advanced Engineering to engage with the programme’s innovations firsthand and connect with the technical experts advancing the future of composite manufacturing.

Composites Networking Lounge

As the ONLY UK meeting place for the composites industry, the Composites Networking Lounge will be recharged and better than ever in 2025. It is powered by PRF Composites Materials.

  • NEW: 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
  • NEW: Dedicated industry networking sessions for Aerospace, Motorsports, Automotive, Medical, Marine and maritime, DEFENCE, Sports and Leisure, and Renewables.
  • Composites components display and much more.

Auto & Aero Networking Lounge

Powered by Atlas Copco & ISRA VISION, along with its top-tier partners, visitors to the lounge will gain insights into state-of-the-art tooling and smart manufacturing solutions.

Expect to get up close with F1 car showcases and advanced assembly technologies, from smart tooling and software to Machine Vision Solutions that are setting new standards in optimising production, improving efficiency, and enhancing quality across the manufacturing industries.

The Innovation & Sustainability Trails

The innovation and sustainability trails allows you to follow on one of our guided tours or at your own leisure!

You will discover the latest, greenest developments from our exhibitors at the show, conveniently marked on the pocket guide, map and show app. 

The Conference Programme

Choose from 5 forums to further develop your career and find inspiration for your future projects. 

Each stage covers Innovation, Sustainability, Digitalisation, Government and Policy, and Levelling-Up and Skills.

Hear from peers who have been through your challenges, and come out the other side stronger.

Networking opportunities

The Composites and the Auto & Aero Networking lounges offer the perfect relaxing space to catch up with industry peers and meet new likeminded engineering professionals.

Features on the show floor

You’ll find prototype models of electric aircraft, an advanced marine engine, an interactive BEDEO Van, and the incredible Crusher Robot, among many other exciting exhibits.

Register today to start planning your visit and make sure you don’t miss a thing! See some of the confirmed features below…

What does Advanced Engineering mean for the industry?

We asked visitors and this is what they told us

Miss out on last year? Catch up here!

Best Sustainable Stand competition

At Advanced Engineering 2024, innovation meets sustainability in an exciting showdown! Witness the ‘Best Sustainable Stand Competition,’ where cutting-edge engineering and eco-conscious design collide. 

Exhibitors will showcase their ingenuity by creating stands that captivate the audience and highlight their commitment to a greener future.

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