Smart Manufacturing Week 2027

June 9, 2027 - June 10, 2027

Birmingham, United Kingdom

About Smart Manufacturing Week

Smart Manufacturing Week is a Birmingham event for advanced manufacturing and engineering, combining Smart Factory Expo, Maintec, Design + Engineering Expo and Drives + Controls at the NEC. It is researched and produced by The Manufacturer and organised by Nineteen Group.

Smart Manufacturing Week 2027 in Birmingham

Smart Manufacturing Week returns to the NEC Birmingham on 9 and 10 June 2027, in Hall 5.

What it is

The organiser calls it the UK's leading event for advanced manufacturing and engineering, bringing together manufacturers, engineers and technology providers. It is made up of four shows under one roof: Smart Factory Expo, on digital manufacturing; Maintec, for maintenance, reliability and asset management; Design + Engineering Expo; and Drives + Controls, covering robotics and automation. The event is researched and produced by The Manufacturer and organised by Nineteen Group.

Visitors can compare hardware and software, watch live demonstrations and attend expert-led sessions. A separate high-level Summit and The Manufacturer's Director's Forum offer invitation-style networking for industry leaders.

Planning notes

Exhibition hours: Wednesday 9 June 09:30 to 17:00, Thursday 10 June 09:30 to 16:00, with VIP entry from 09:00 on both days.
A drinks reception runs from 16:30 to 18:00 on the first day.
Visitor registration for 2027 is not yet open; the organiser invites visitors to register their interest.
Subcon, a separate subcontract manufacturing show run by a different organiser, is scheduled for the same dates at the NEC.