Exhibition

Advanced Engineering 2026

UK's Advanced Engineering Exhibition

Birmingham, United Kingdom
4 November 2026 – 5 November 2026

About This Event

Birmingham, United Kingdom plays host to Advanced Engineering 2026, the UK's Advanced Engineering Exhibition, from 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026, welcoming the sector for another closely watched edition. The event pulls together voices from across the discipline — on stage, in the audience and in the conversations between. Its annual cadence means there is always a next date on the horizon to aim for. Expect to join around 9000 attendees over the course of the event. Easyfairs is at the helm, and their attention to the small things is what regular attendees notice most. Proceedings are hosted at National Exhibition Centre, a fitting stage for an event of this scale.

Set against the backdrop of Birmingham, Advanced Engineering 2026 benefits from everything the city has to offer — from its transport links to its after-hours appeal. Birmingham keeps travel simple, with international routes in and dependable transport once you are on the ground. Lodging is easy to sort in Birmingham, with everything from conference hotels to smaller stays with local flavour. Evenings in Birmingham are easy to fill, whether that means a memorable meal, a gallery or simply a wander through the streets. Use the trip as a springboard: Birmingham sits within easy reach of much of what the United Kingdom has to offer.

The content explores Engineering, Industrial Robotics, Maintenance, Materials, Machine Tools and Manufacturing & Engineering, mapping where the industry is today and where it is heading next. Highlights include keynote presentations, hands-on workshops and live demonstrations. With 400+ exhibitors in attendance, the hardest part is deciding which stands to visit first.

Whether you come to learn, to present or to connect, the return on your time is hard to beat. Advanced Engineering 2026 is well suited to researchers, operators and enthusiasts looking to stay close to the field and its latest developments.

As with most major events of this kind, registering in advance and planning your schedule ahead of time is recommended.

Event dates and details can change. Please verify on the official event website before booking travel or accommodation.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4th November
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 5th November
09:00 - 16:00

Visitor Profile

  • Director of engineering / manufacturing / operations
  • Head of manufacturing or production
  • Plant manager or site leader
  • Engineering manager or chief engineer
  • Senior manufacturing / production / process engineer
  • Continuous improvement manager
  • Operations director
  • Managing director or owner (manufacturing SME)
  • Machine builder, OEM or integrator lead

Exhibitor Profile

  • CNC machine tools & forming equipment
  • Industrial robotics & automation systems
  • Additive & hybrid manufacturing
  • Tooling, workholding & fixturing
  • Metrology, test & quality control
  • Maintenance technologies & condition monitoring
  • Safety systems & controls
  • Materials & process technologies