Trade shows by sector
Manufacturing and engineering trade shows
Exhibitions for engineers, buyers and production teams: subcontract manufacturing, metals, packaging, print and the supply chains behind them.
There are 9 upcoming manufacturing and engineering trade shows on the calendar. Next: Southern Manufacturing & Electronics at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, 2–4 Feb 2027. Held at venues including NEC Birmingham, Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre and ICC Wales. By city: trade shows in Farnborough, trade shows in Birmingham and trade shows in London. Exhibitor guides: Choosing your first UK trade show · Following up exhibition leads. Related sectors: Automotive, Science and laboratory and Safety and facilities.
Show · 2–4 Feb 2027
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics
Find manufacturing and electronics suppliers at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics, Hall 1, Farnborough International, 2 to 4 February 2027. Free if you register and are 16+.
Show · 21–23 Feb 2027
Printwear & Promotion LIVE!
Free trade entry for garment and promotional product decorators, with clothing brands and decoration equipment suppliers in Hall 20, NEC Birmingham, 21 to 23 February 2027.
Show · 24–25 Feb 2027
Packaging Innovations & Empack
Free entry to three packaging shows on one ticket at NEC Birmingham on 24 and 25 February 2027, covering materials, machinery and contract packing, run by Easyfairs.
Show · 25 Feb 2027
Wales Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
Get an exhibition floor and a conference of talks, panels and demonstrations for manufacturing and supply chain in one free day at ICC Wales, Newport, on 25 February 2027.
Show · 19–20 May 2027
CHEMUK
Free chemicals supply chain show in Hall 5, NEC Birmingham, on 19 and 20 May 2027, with five zones and 600+ exhibitors in 2026.
Show · 9–10 Jun 2027
Subcon
Meet 200+ subcontract suppliers and bring your drawings to Subcon, free with registration, in Hall 4 at NEC Birmingham on 9 to 10 June 2027 for the show's 50th year.
Show · 22–23 Sep 2027
London Packaging Week
Meet packaging suppliers for luxury, beauty, drinks and FMCG brands free at London Packaging Week, Excel London, on 22 and 23 September 2027.
Show · 3–4 Nov 2027
Advanced Engineering
Meet 400+ exhibitors and attend six CPD forums at Advanced Engineering, free for qualified professionals, at NEC Birmingham. The 2027 show runs on 3 and 4 November at the NEC.
Show · 3–4 Nov 2027
UK Metals Expo
Two-day metals supply chain show with a free conference at NEC Birmingham, co-located with Advanced Engineering and Lab Innovations.
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