Composites UK will return as a headline industry partner of the Composites Engineering Show, part of Advanced Engineering.
The event will take place on 4 and 5 November 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham, and will bring together professionals working in composites and advanced materials.
Following the 2025 edition, the Composites Engineering Show will again focus on the composites and advanced materials sector. As part of the Advanced Engineering group of events and Easyfairs’ wider manufacturing and engineering portfolio, the show brings together organisations from across the supply chain, including materials suppliers, process specialists, OEMs and Tier 1–3 manufacturers, at the NEC.
Alongside the Composites Engineering Show, UK Metals Expo and the wider Advanced Engineering zones will also take place, bringing in attendees from materials, design, production and supply chain roles.
Composites UK will again contribute to the composites-related content of the event, with a focus on industry collaboration and sector development.
A key part of Composites UK’s presence will be the Composites UK Pavilion, a shared exhibition space intended to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With capacity for 18–20 companies, the Pavilion provides an opportunity for participating businesses to present their work and meet attendees within the composites section of the event.
Composites UK will also organise the Composites Engineering Forum Stage, which will feature technical presentations and industry discussion. Submissions to present are open until 29 May.
Composites UK will also continue to highlight the range of organisations within the UK composites supply chain, with a number of member companies expected to exhibit independently across the show floor.
As a member of the Advanced Engineering advisory board, Composites UK plays an active role in guiding the direction and content of the event, ensuring it remains aligned with industry needs and priorities.
During the exhibition, Composites UK will also hold its annual Industry Awards Dinner on the evening of the first day of the show at the National Motorcycle Museum. The event will recognise work across the composites sector. Early bird bookings and award submissions are currently open.
Dr Sue Halliwell, Operations Manager at Composites UK, said: “We are delighted to return as a headline partner of Advanced Engineering and the Composites Engineering Show. This event is a cornerstone of the UK composites calendar and provides an invaluable platform for our members and the wider composites community to connect, collaborate and showcase their expertise.”
Simon Farnfield, Head of Manufacturing Cluster at Easyfairs, added: “Advanced Engineering, featuring the UK’s only Composites Engineering Show, is now firmly established as the leading annual gathering of the UK composites and advanced materials community.”