Listing some of the best trade shows you could visit.
Exciting Upcoming Shows Featuring Qimtek:
MENE in November
Join us at Manufacturing and Engineering Northeast (MENE) 2023 in Newcastle! Explore innovative manufacturing in the UK's North, connect with top suppliers, and attend expert-led seminars. Unmissable for northern industry professionals aiming to learn, connect, and flourish.
ESC (MACH) in April 2024
A new event that runs alongside MACH! The Engineering Supply Chain Show meets the growing demand for precision sub-contracting products and services. Engage with UK-based suppliers, connect with buyers, and showcase your offerings. Located in Hall 7 alongside MACH, this dedicated show-within-a-show ensures visibility and connections in the national event for manufacturing and engineering.
List of UK Manufacturing & Engineering Shows

Advanced Engineering
Usually: November
Where: NEC, Birmingham
Explore Advanced Engineering: Connect, learn, and network with 8,800+ attendees, 400+ suppliers, and 4 forums. Custom app for streamlined planning. Your UK engineering hub. Register now for free!

Design & Engineering Expo
Usually: June
Where: NEC, Birmingham
Design & Engineering Expo caters to supply chain professionals aiming to optimize strategy and cut costs. Join for innovation, tech insights, and supplier connections. Discover recent advancements in software, IoT, AI, and more. Explore solutions for supply chain, sustainability, skills, and energy. Don't miss this 2-day, free event shaping the future of design and engineering!

Drives & Controls Show
Usually: June
Where: NEC, Birminhgham
Drives and Controls showcases modern design engineering's versatility. Uniting energy efficiency, safety, drives, robotics, and more, it's your one-stop hub. With a focus on Industry 4.0, the expo embraces digital transformation across manufacturing and services. Experience education through Automation and Robotics Theatre, sharing problem-solving insights from peers and experts. Supported by Drives & Controls magazine, seize this opportunity for comprehensive learning and networking!

Engineering Design Show
Usually: Ocotber
Where: Coventry
Engage with engineering design at the Engineering Design Show – UK's niche event for engineering, electronics, and embedded design. Connect with new suppliers, foster relationships, and explore 220+ exhibitors. Your platform for business growth!

Engineering & Supply Chain Show
Usually: Bi-Annully April
Where: NEC, Birmingham
A new event that runs alongside MACH! The Engineering Supply Chain Show meets the growing demand for precision sub-contracting products and services. Engage with UK-based suppliers, connect with buyers, and showcase your offerings. Located in Hall 7 alongside MACH, this dedicated show-within-a-show ensures visibility and connections in the national event for manufacturing and engineering.

The Electronics Component Show
Usually: May & September
Where: Cambridge or Oxford
Welcome to the Electronic Component Show & Conference! Join us for a dynamic one-day event connecting design engineers, purchasers, manufacturers, and distributors. Explore cutting-edge components, trends, and challenges. Engage in seminars, networking, and gain industry insights. Enjoy free WiFi, parking, and lunch voucher for early registrants. Unlock new connections, solutions, and opportunities in the electronics sector.

MACH 2024
Usually: Bi-annually in April
Where: NEC, Birmingham
MACH, the UK's biggest engineering-based manufacturing tech showcase, invites you to shine. Connect with key decision-makers, showcase innovations, and expand your reach. Secure your spot at MACH 2024, where your products, services, and ideas find their audience with real buying power.

Manufacturing & Engineering North East
Usually: November
Where: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Join us at Manufacturing and Engineering Northeast (MENE) 2023 in Newcastle! Explore innovative manufacturing in the UK's North, connect with top suppliers, and attend expert-led seminars. Unmissable for northern industry professionals aiming to learn, connect, and flourish.

Maintec
Usually: June
Where: NEC, Birmingham
Experience 40 years of excellence at Maintec – the pinnacle event for maintenance, reliability, and asset management. Explore 100+ products, engage in tailored seminars, and connect with top suppliers. Gain insights, access co-located events, and enhance workplace practices. Join us for unprecedented content and networking opportunities!

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference, Milton Keynes
Usually: March
Where: Arena MK, Milton Keynes
Don't miss the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, Milton Keynes. Engage with UK manufacturing leaders, explore Industry 4.0, robotics, sustainability, and more. Connect, learn, and exhibit at this vital annual event.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference Scotland
Usually: October
Where: Glasgow
Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition. Connect with industry leaders, explore trends, solutions, and innovations in manufacturing. Join discussions on Industry 4.0, robotics, sustainability, and more. Engage with experts, discover cutting-edge tech, and boost business performance.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference, Northern Ireland
Usually: September
Where: TEC, Belfast
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expo where you can engage with industry leaders, explore innovations, and enhance your knowledge. Connect with peers, discuss trends, and access tech solutions. Discover insights on procurement, automation, sustainability, and more. Boost your business plan and expand your network.

Manufacturers Leaders Summit
Usually: November
Where: Liverpool
Meet top industry leaders at Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit 2023. Explore growth, innovation, and challenges, Nov 14-15 in Liverpool. Engage in thought-provoking sessions, networking, and insights for manufacturing excellence.

Smart Factory Expo
Usually: June
Where: NEC, Birmingham
Experience the forefront of Industry 4.0 at Smart Factory Expo, the premier manufacturing exhibition by The Manufacturer. Explore digital innovations, strategies, and technologies shaping the industrial revolution. Connect, learn, and stay updated on sector changes. Join us in 2024 for tech excitement, innovation alley, expert insights, and more!

Southern Manufacturing
Usually: February
Where: Farnborough Airport
Explore Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, UK's prime regional show for subcontract engineering. With a dedicated electronics zone and co-located AutoAero event, it's a hub for 9,000+ visitors and 800 exhibitors. Showcase expertise and network effectively!

Subcon
Usually: June
Where: NEC, Birmingham.
Subcon, The Engineer Expo, and the manufacturing management show. Subcon shines as a premier trade show spotlighting subcontract engineering services. With 4,000+ annual visitors, including 80% CEOs and managers, explore 350+ exhibitors offering cutting-edge solutions.

The Sustainable Manufacturing Summit
Usually: March
Where: Arena MK, Milton Keynes
Join the Sustainable Manufacturing Summit on March 28, 2024, at Arena MK, Milton Keynes. Explore green energy, circular economy, emissions reduction, and more. Learn how sustainable practices and digitalization drive success in manufacturing.

TCT3Sixty
Usually: June
Where: NEC, Birmingham
TCT 3Sixty stands as the UK's premier 3D printing and additive manufacturing event. With leading suppliers, tech, materials, and software, it's a hub of innovation. Dive deep into 3D printing's potential and its role in design, engineering, and manufacturing. Ideal for professionals seeking to enhance business via 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

UK Metals Expo
Usually: September
Where: NEC, Birmingham
Envision the UK Metals Industry flourishing by 2030 - a robust supplier of quality, innovative products. It'll empower manufacturers, projects, and global exports. Unveiling the potential of a dynamic sector, UK Metals Expo unites the entire industry. Championed by UK Metals Council, it's a year-round platform driving progress, skill enhancement, circular economy, and more. This is the event to shape the metals landscape, attracting professionals and providers alike.