About Advanced Engineering
Advanced Engineering is a two-day trade show at the NEC Birmingham for the engineering and manufacturing supply chain, organised by Easyfairs. Its organiser describes it as the UK's leading advanced engineering exhibition.
What sets it apart is its cross-sector reach. Rather than serving a single industry, it brings together original equipment manufacturers and their supply chains from aerospace, automotive, defence, space, rail, maritime, energy, electronics and composites. That breadth helps suppliers find customers in sectors they might not otherwise reach, and it allows engineers to discover capabilities developed for neighbouring industries.
Visitors are engineering and manufacturing professionals, including design engineers, research and development teams, and procurement and supply chain staff. Entry is free for qualified professionals. Exhibitors include subcontract manufacturers, materials and composites specialists, test and measurement companies, automation providers and design software developers.
The content programme is organised into tracks covering advanced manufacturing and industrial machinery, research and design engineering, clean energy and net zero, AI, digitalisation and automation, people and skills, and government, regional hubs and supply chain. The event also aims to connect smaller suppliers with larger OEMs and innovators with investors.
For suppliers, Advanced Engineering offers a cost-effective way to meet engineers who are actively looking for partners, in an environment where technical conversations are expected.
Next edition
Advanced Engineering 2026: what to expect
Advanced Engineering 2026 takes place in Halls 3 and 3a at the NEC Birmingham on 4 and 5 November, opening until 5pm on the Wednesday and 4pm on the Thursday. Easyfairs expects more than 9,000 engineers to attend. UK Metals Expo and Lab Innovations are co-located, widening the pool of visitors in the halls.
Topics highlighted for this edition include dual-use technologies, friend-shoring strategies and the net zero transition.
Engineers like to handle parts and samples, so build in display space for components and materials at a height where they can be picked up and examined. A small table for drawing reviews and technical discussion is worth more here than a large open lounge.