Smart Manufacturing Week 2025

Smart Manufacturing Week returns for its fourth edition on June 4–5 2025 at the NEC Birmingham as the UK's premier festival for advanced manufacturing and engineering. Organised by the UK’s leading industry publication, The Manufacturer, this event is designed to support the sector at all stages of their smart manufacturing and engineering journeys.

The 2025 edition builds upon the success of previous years, with the 2024 event attracting over 13,500 attendees, more than 450 exhibitors, and 150+ speakers. The upcoming event aims to be even larger, featuring a diverse lineup of co-located events:

• Smart Factory Expo: Showcasing the latest digital innovations in technology, processes, and thinking behind Industry 4.0.
• Maintec: Focusing on predictive maintenance, reliability, and asset management, this is the UK's longest-standing exhibition in its field.
• Drives & Controls: Covering critical areas such as energy efficiency, machine safety, drives, motion control, power transmission, robotics, and automation.
• Design & Engineering Expo: Aimed at designers and engineering professionals seeking to reduce costs, streamline operations, and optimize future strategies.

Download the event app to view the show guide, exhibitor and sponsor information, attendee list and floorplan. You can also message within the app and set up meetings with other visitors on the event days.