The story in numbers

450+ Exhibitors

Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 is set to be the biggest festival of advanced manufacturing & engineering welcoming hundreds of solutions providers.


 

13,500+ Attendees

Meet with a focused buyer audience looking for the latest solutions. Raise brand awareness, generate new leads and align your company with inspiring changemakers.

Benefits of Exhibiting & Sponsoring

SAVE TIME + RESOURCES

Connect with the entire manufacturing & engineering market in one place, condensing months of meetings across 2 days.

SALES LEADS & TRUE ROI

2-3 days of pure business, with qualified sales opportunities gathered onsite using our lead capture devices included in your marketing package.

MORE VISITOR FOOTFALL

Access to even more visitors from cross over with co-located shows all taking place under one roof. Enter new markets and meet new customers.

THE RIGHT AUDIENCE

Network and secure new business with thousands of buyers looking to purchase your products and services.  80% of visitors at the last show came with active spending goals.

MEDIA SUPPORT

Benefit from exposure in an extensive print and online advertising campaign in some of the UK’s best engineering, maintenance and manufacturing magazines and websites.

365 DAY CAMPAIGN

Take advantage of a year round marketing campaign, with immediate brand awareness through our digital channels and via media and association partners including The Manufacturer.

Multi-channel marketing campaign

We provide comprehensive marketing support pre-show, onsite and post show. Benefit from our network and database of 365,000+ manufacturing & engineering professionals.

Take advantage of:

  • Personalised website banners
  • Social Media activity
  • Online exhibitor profile
  • Dedicated product showcase
  • PR support and press coverage
  • Video
  • Showguide and event preview inclusion

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship packages help you raise your company’s profile, establish your product team as thought leaders and positions your brand centrally in front of a wide range of manufacturing and engineering professionals.

Speaking

Solution theatres feature a combination of supplier led active case studies and technical presentations, a perfect place to present your products and services.  Secure a slot or consider sponsoring a theatre to give you even more access to your potential buyers.

Branding

Ensure that your brand is front of mind when your customers arrive, walk around and leave the venue by taking advantage of high visibility branding options. Your brand will be visible to thousands of important members of the community.

Digital

Our shows, newsletters & online community give us unique access to senior decision makers making us a powerful option for commercial partners.  Access our audience via digital activities including: emails, podcasts, webinars & more.

Find out more

Event Brochure

Request a copy of the event brochure with attendee breakdown and more. 

Visitor Sample

Request a sample of actual visitors from the previous event.