Advanced Engineering UK is set to return to the NEC, Birmingham, on October 29 and 30, 2025, showcasing the latest innovations from the manufacturing and engineering sectors. With eight months remaining, the exhibition halls are filling up as companies across the supply chain secure their spots. Currently, 70 per cent of the space is already booked, so interested exhibitors should act promptly to reserve their place.
Following a record-breaking 2024 event that welcomed over 9,800 professionals, Advanced Engineering 2025 is gearing up for another big year. Providing a platform for engineering and manufacturing professionals to connect, the show organisers are planning for two action-packed days where attendees will gain access to cutting-edge technologies, expert-led conference sessions and networking opportunities.
For exhibitors, the event offers an opportunity to showcase the latest solutions in composites, automation, additive manufacturing, testing, green technologies and more. With access to over 9,000 industry leaders from Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, businesses can position themselves at the forefront of industry transformation, helping manufacturers overcome critical challenges such as supply chain resilience and the journey to Net Zero.
Alongside the exhibition, attendees can expect over 200 expert speakers delivering insight across multiple forums, tackling key industry topics such as digitalisation, supply chain resilience and sustainability. Plus, in response to the ongoing skills shortage in the UK engineering and manufacturing sectors, Advanced Engineering is continuing its #MINDTHEskillsGAP initiative.
This campaign aims to address the critical skills gap by allowing collaboration between industry leaders, educational institutions and policymakers to develop effective training and recruitment strategies. By participating in the event, businesses can contribute to and benefit from efforts to build a skilled workforce for the future.
“Advanced Engineering is where the UK’s engineering and manufacturing community comes together to share ideas, do business and, ultimately, drive the industry forward,” explained Simon Farnfield, Event Director at Easyfairs, the organiser of Advanced Engineering. “Every year, we see the latest innovations on the show floor and the energy from exhibitors and attendees proves just how important this event is. We can’t wait to be back in 2025 with even more opportunities for businesses to connect and make an impact.”
The show is again supported by a range of industry partners, including the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Composites UK, Make UK, UKRI, UK Space Agency, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, GAMBICA, BARA, the Department for Business and Trade and ADS Group, who will be running Meet the Buyer progamme again this year.
Such partnerships, along many more, help the show to stay on top of the latest issues arising in the manufacturing and engineering industry, passing knowledge on these topics on to its visitors.
There is no place better to experience the innovation that the UK’s engineering and manufacturing industry has to offer. To book your stand, visit advancedengineeringuk.com and make an enquiry — but don’t hesitate as space is selling out fast.