Smart Manufacturing Week
The UK's largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering at NEC Birmingham, co-locating Smart Factory Expo, Design & Engineering Expo, Maintec and Drives & Controls.
- Dates
- June 9, 2027 — June 10, 2027
- Hours
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Venue
- NEC Birmingham
Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer website before attending.
About the event
Smart Manufacturing Week is the UK's largest festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering, researched and produced by The Manufacturer. The sixth edition returns 9–10 June 2027 at the NEC Birmingham, connecting strategy, innovation, and practical implementation for organisations at every stage of their smart manufacturing journey.
Co-located shows
One free visitor pass provides access to all co-located events:
- Smart Factory Expo — digital manufacturing, AI, IoT, and smart factory solutions
- Design & Engineering Expo — design engineering and product development
- Maintec — maintenance, reliability and asset management
- Drives & Controls — drives, controls and automation
Opening times (2027)
- Wednesday 9 June: Exhibition 09:30–17:00 (VIP entry from 09:00); conference sessions 10:00–17:00; drinks reception 16:30–18:00
- Thursday 10 June: Exhibition 09:30–16:00 (VIP entry from 09:00); conference sessions 10:00–16:00
What to expect
The event features 450+ exhibitors, 200+ speakers, 13,500+ attendees, seven solution theatres with 170+ free sessions, immersive tech demos, and networking. Topics include AI-driven productivity, digital twins, robotics, net zero manufacturing, resilient supply chains, and workforce transformation.
Venue
NEC Birmingham (Hall 5) North Avenue, Marston Green Birmingham B40 1NT United Kingdom
Visitor information
Visitor passes are free. The event is organised by Nineteen Group on behalf of The Manufacturer.
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