Advanced Engineering 2026

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Event date: 04/11/2026 08:00:00

As the UK’s premier event for advanced manufacturing and engineering innovation, Advanced Engineering connects thousands of professionals across automotive, aerospace, composites, and emerging tech sectors. It provides a practical platform to explore supply chain solutions, cross-industry partnerships, and the latest engineering research. Attendance is completely free for all visitors.​

  • Date: 4-5 November 2026
  • Location: NEC, Birmingham (Halls 3 & 3a)

What we are showcasing​

This year, we are proud to host the Demonstrate stand, featuring the innovative results and real-world outcomes of the projects funded through the DRIVE35 Demonstrate programme.​ 

You can visit us across three designated demonstrator locations:​

  • H180: Our main Demonstrate stand, featuring co-exhibitors Advanced Electric Machines, Batri, Electrified Motors, Ford, Gelion, Lorillion, Morris JE, Talos, Thermulon, and YASA.
  • F190: Leyland Trucks Demonstrator​
  • H194: CoolVan Demonstrator​

Download our brochure to find out more about our exhibitors.

​Network with us

We are also sponsoring the Aerospace and Automotive Networking Lounge on space J150. Whether you want to discuss potential collaborations, funding pathways, or commercial opportunities, our team will be on hand to chat.​

Expert insights

Aditya Thiru, Senior Automotive Trend Strategist, will be joining a panel session on Power Electronics alongside representatives from Motion Applied and Dynex.​

  • Forum: Advanced Electronics & Semiconductors Forum​
  • Date & time: Day 1 (4 Nov), 10:40 – 11:40​

Alex Wood, Head of Product, and Angad Jessel, Automotive Trends Analyst, will be presenting a session titled “Why Software Readiness Levels Don’t Tell the Whole Story.”​

  • Forum: Automotive, Mobility & Electrification Forum​
  • Date & time: Day 2 (5 Nov), 13:00 – 13:20​

Plan your visit​

Attending the event? We would love to connect! Stop by stand J150 or any of our demonstrator spaces to meet our team, explore potential partnerships, and discover how our initiatives can support your goals.​

Join us on our social media channels for live updates from the exhibition floor and key takeaways from the event.