Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2026 – UK

Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week 2026 will be held on June 3–4 at NEC Birmingham, featuring the UK’s largest showcase of advanced manufacturing and engineering innovation.

🏭 Event Overview

• Dates: 3–4 June 2026
• Venue: NEC Birmingham, Hall 5
• Organizers: The Manufacturer and Nineteen Group
• Theme: “The Festival of Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering”

🔧 What’s Included

Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week is a multi-show event combining several major exhibitions and summits:

• Smart Factory Expo: Focused on Industry 4.0 and digital transformation
• Maintec: Covers maintenance, reliability, and asset management
• Drives & Controls: Automation, power transmission, and motion control
• Design & Engineering Expo: Product design, prototyping, and innovation
• Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit: Strategic insights for digital leaders
• The Manufacturer Top 100 Awards: Celebrating industry trailblazers

🚀 New Features for 2026

• Innovation Alley: A dedicated space for startups and emerging tech
• Immersive Tech Zones: Hands-on demos of robotics, AI, and IoT
• Festival Energy: A refreshed look and feel with interactive experiences, networking lounges, and live entertainment