About this expo
Smart Factory Expo is a prominent manufacturing technology event, curated by The Manufacturer, designed to empower manufacturers. Celebrating its eleventh year, it is an integral component of Smart Manufacturing Week, which stands as the UK's largest festival dedicated to advanced manufacturing and engineering. The event serves as a crucial gathering point, bringing together manufacturers, technology providers, industry leaders, and innovators to explore the latest advancements shaping the sector. Its core mission is to provide insights, solutions, and connections essential for successful digital transformation projects, fostering efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.
The expo offers significant networking and business development opportunities for suppliers, enabling them to showcase their solutions and connect directly with potential customers. Key exhibit sectors include Industry 4.0 and digital transformation, lean manufacturing, robotics & automation, software and IT, sustainability, materials handling, and production engineering solutions, among others.
The target audience comprises manufacturing professionals, engineers, operations leaders, plant managers, designers, and business decision-makers. These attendees seek to enhance productivity, adopt new technologies, and stay ahead of industry trends. A single ticket provides access to Smart Factory Expo and co-located events such as Design & Engineering Expo, Maintec, and Drives & Controls, alongside other concurrent programs like the Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit (2027), Manufacturing Leaders' Summit, The Manufacturer MX Awards, The Manufacturer Top 100, and SME Growth Summit.
Highlights
5 items- AUMA listed
- Held at the National Exhibition Centre (The NEC), Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Annually occurring event
- Celebrating its eleventh year
- Part of Smart Manufacturing Week, granting access to co-located events including Design & Engineering Expo, Maintec, and Drives & Controls.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does Smart Factory Expo take place?+
The event is scheduled from June 09 to 10, 2027, at the National Exhibition Centre (The NEC) in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Who organizes Smart Factory Expo?+
Smart Factory Expo is organized by Nineteen Group. It is brought to you by The Manufacturer, which is produced by Hennik Research, a part of Nineteen Group.
What industries and products are covered at the expo?+
The expo covers advanced manufacturing and engineering, with core exhibit sectors including Industry 4.0 and digital transformation, lean manufacturing, robotics & automation, software and IT, sustainability, materials handling, and production engineering solutions.
How can I attend or exhibit at Smart Factory Expo?+
Passes can be registered online to attend. For exhibitors, the event provides opportunities for networking and business development, allowing suppliers to showcase solutions and connect with potential customers.
What are the practical details for participation?+
The ticket price is free (2026), and passes can be registered online. A single ticket provides access to Smart Factory Expo and its co-located events.