Advanced Engineering 2025 to reflect the changing state of industry
Advanced Engineering 2025 will return to Birmingham, UK, on October 28-29, with over 400 exhibitors and over 200 expert speakers. Intended to reflect the changing state of UK industry, the event will present topics from net-zero targets and digital transformation to skills development and supply chain resilience to its anticipated 9,000 attendees.
This year’s Advanced Engineering follows the UK Government’s announcement of a ten-year industrial strategy intended to reduce electricity costs by up to 25% for more than 7,000 manufacturing firms. This move is hoped to result in billions in investment in R&D, AI and energy infrastructure.
“Every year, we see the latest innovations on display and the energy from exhibitors and attendees proves just how important this event is,” said Simon Farnfield, Event Director at Easyfairs UK & Global. “The 2025 edition is set to deliver even more value for visitors and exhibitors alike.”
Advanced Engineering will again be co-located with Lab Innovations. All attendees will receive a single badge granting access to both shows.
Meet the Buyers
Another highlight of this year’s event is the return of the Meet the Buyer programme, developed in collaboration with ADS Group.
Taking place inside collaborator ADS’s pavilion, the curated Meet the Buyer matchmaking initiative pairs OEM procurement teams with suppliers across the advanced manufacturing industry.
Last year, more than 100 suppliers and eighteen major buyer representatives took part. Successful applicants will be offered pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, tailored introductions and a dedicated networking lunch.
Smart factory transformation
Advanced Engineering also sees the return of Atlas Copco as sponsor of the Automotive & Aerospace Networking Lounge. The lounge will host demonstrations and discussions around Smart Factory transformation, covering automation, vision inspection, data-driven analysis and sustainable production.
“By harnessing digitalisation and advanced tooling, manufacturers are reshaping their production environments,” said Jessica Porter, Marketing & Comms Manager at Atlas Copco Tools & Industrial Assembly Solutions. “It’s all about making sustainability, productivity and profitability work together – not in isolation.”
Addressing the skills gap
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the UK’s industrial future, the show will also continue its #MINDTHEskillsGAP initiative. The campaign brings together industry, education and government to tackle the talent shortage in engineering and manufacturing. Visitors can expect a series of sessions, workshops and networking opportunities that explore how to attract, retain and upskill the next generation.
Industry support
The show is further supported by industry bodies, including Make UK, Composites UK, UKRI, ADS, Engineering UK, Rail Industry Association and SMMT, helping keep the event aligned with the sector’s current issues and needs.
Those interested can register here.
