Major event · Industrial · Automation & robotics · Additive manufacturing
Advanced Engineering 2026
- Dates
- 4–5 Nov 2026
- Where
- NEC Birmingham, Halls 3 and 3a, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Attendees
- 9,000+
- 2026 organizer figure
- Exhibitors
- 400+
- 2026 organizer figure
- Tickets
- Free
- Format
- In person
Organized by Easyfairs · Official site · Checked 22 Oct 2026 against the organizer's pages · Sources
What it is
Advanced Engineering is a two-day UK trade show for the engineering and manufacturing supply chain. It covers machine tools, automation, additive manufacturing, composites, electronics, metrology and materials for aerospace, automotive, defence, space, rail, maritime and energy. The organizer lists six CPD forums and co-located events on one badge.
Who attends
Engineering and manufacturing leads from aerospace, automotive, defence, space and rail firms. The organizer lists directors of engineering and operations, plant managers, chief engineers, continuous improvement managers and SME owners as target visitors. Exhibitors are mostly UK suppliers: machine tool dealers, automation and system integrators, metrology and quality vendors, and composites and materials makers.
Who exhibits
A sample from the official 2026 exhibitor list. 400 exhibitors in total.
- TRUMPF
- Beckhoff Automation
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
- KEYENCE
- ZEISS
- Formlabs
- Yokogawa
- Instron
- igus
- Evident Inspection Technologies
- HCL Software
- Electroimpact
- Beyond this sampleGet the exhibitor and attendee list →
Official lists: Exhibitors
Advanced Engineering UK: common questions
When and where is Advanced Engineering 2026?
Advanced Engineering 2026 runs 4–5 Nov 2026 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, at NEC Birmingham, Halls 3 and 3a.
How much does Advanced Engineering UK cost?
- Visitor registration: free for qualified professionals
- Entry to the co-located Lab Innovations and UK Metals Expo is included
- Visitors must be 18 or older
- Opening hours: 09:00 to 17:00 on 4 November, 09:00 to 16:00 on 5 November
Who attends Advanced Engineering UK?
Engineering and manufacturing leads from aerospace, automotive, defence, space and rail firms. The organizer lists directors of engineering and operations, plant managers, chief engineers, continuous improvement managers and SME owners as target visitors. Exhibitors are mostly UK suppliers: machine tool dealers, automation and system integrators, metrology and quality vendors, and composites and materials makers.
Is there an exhibitor list for Advanced Engineering UK?
Yes. The organizer publishes the exhibitor list on Easyfairs. The organizer states 400+ exhibitors for 2026. The online exhibitor list shows 410 entries, including some placeholder entries; 361 are marked United Kingdom.
Can I get the attendee list for Advanced Engineering UK?
Organizers rarely publish one. EarlyHall builds it from public sources: exhibitor and speaker pages and social posts, plus the event app when you give us access. Each person is tagged with their role at the event and the source we found them in, and a listing is never presented as confirmed attendance. Lists start at $349 per event.
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