Events Diary
30 April - 02 May, 2024
The Security Event
Category: Exhibition
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Returning to the home of security from 30 April – 2 May 2024. This April will feature interactive product demonstrations, accredited education seminars, and networking opportunities with leading manufacturers, distributors, integrators, installers, consultants and end users.
Discover the latest products and solutions from top brands and businesses. Learn from industry leaders about the challenges and opportunities facings the security industry today and in the future.
07 - 09 May, 2024
UK Construction Week London
Category: Exhibition
Location: ExCel, London
UK Construction Week London ran for the first time in London’s ExCeL in 2022, as the only event designed to cater for the whole construction supply chain, and attracted over 20,000, alongside Concrete Expo, The Offsite Show and Grand Designs Live. This made it the largest construction trade show in London.
With leading construction products, all of the major construction professional bodies, international pavilions, industry and government leaders, and plenty of entertainment over 3 days, this is the must attend event for construction professionals from all over the UK and beyond.
14 - 15 May, 2024
IWLEX
Category: Exhibition
Location: NAEC, Stoneleigh, Coventry
Innovation on showcase, there are many exclusive exhibitors at IWLEX 2024, who showcase a diverse range of products and services to help you maximise the efficiency of your warehouse operations. From racking to forklifts from automation to software, there’s so much to see!
15 - 16 May, 2024
CHEMUK 2024
Category: Exhibition
Location: NEC, Birmingham
CHEMUK 2024, the national trade show for the UK’s chemical supply chain, process engineering, and laboratory industries, will return this 15th & 16th May at the NEC, Birmingham.
CHEMUK 2024 will be our largest ever show presenting circa 500 exhibitors and 150 expert speakers across four focused show zones:
• Chemicals Supply Show Zone
• Chemicals Management Show Zone
• Chemical & Process Engineering Show Zone
• Chemical Laboratory Show Zone
21 - 23 May, 2024
OMRON Flexible Manufacturing Roadshow
Category: Organisation Event
Location: RAF Cosford (Midlands).
Please don’t miss this opportunity to witness extraordinary live demonstrations on a grand scale, offering insights into cutting-edge technologies typically confined within factory walls due to their size and complexity. At the roadshow, you'll have the opportunity to explore a myriad of innovative solutions designed to address the evolving needs and challenges of modern manufacturing.
Highlighted demonstrations include:
• Mobile Manipulator (MoMa): Experience the fusion of our autonomous mobile robot and cobot arm, showcasing unparalleled flexibility and efficiency.
• HD-1500 Mobile Robot: Witness the capabilities of our robust mobile robot, capable of handling heavy loads of up to 1,500 kg, revolutionising material transportation.
• Collaborative Palletising Cell: Discover advanced palletising solutions that optimise efficiency and collaboration within manufacturing environments.
• Private 5G Networks: Explore how private 5G networks facilitate flexible manufacturing by enabling high-speed, secure, and reliable communication.
05 - 06 June, 2024
Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week
Category: Exhibition
Location: NEC, Birmingham
The event will include the Maintec, Smart Factory Expo and Design+Engineering Expo shows and will run alongside Drives & Controls, Air-Tech, Fluid Power & Systems. The organisers say the “Festival of Industrial Innovation” represents the future of manufacturing and engineering in the UK. As well as the exhibitions there will be conferences and summits
05 - 06 June, 2024
GEO Business 2024
Category: Exhibition
Location: ExCel, London
The free-to-attend expo designed for geospatial professionals who want to unlock the power of location intelligence, returns to ExCeL London on 5-6 June 2024.
The highly anticipated 2024 instalment is set to be the best yet, as it returns for its landmark tenth edition. With more than 130 companies showcasing geospatial tech, tools and solutions, visitors will have the chance to get up-close with the latest innovations.
Plus, the free-to-attend education programme features over 150 speakers. Hear from the brightest minds in the field, gain CPD points and get up to speed with the key trends.
05 - 06 June, 2024
Drives & Controls
Category: Exhibition
Location: NEC, Birmingham
Now part of Manufacturing+Engineering Week, the Drives & Controls show will run alongside other events including Air-Tech, Fluid Power & Systems, Maintec, Smart Factory Expo and Design+Engineering Expo. It will cover areas including industrial automation, energy efficiency, machine safety, drives, motion controls, power transmission and robotics.
18 - 19 June, 2024
Automation UK
Category: Exhibition
Location: Coventry Building Society Arena
Automation UK, supported by the British Automation & Robotics Association (BARA), will return to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 18-19 June 2024.
This two-day event will provide an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to see the UK’s leading suppliers showcase their innovative automation and robotics solutions.
Automation UK is once again co-located alongside the Machine Vision Conference (MVC), organised by UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA), this provides visitors to Automation UK an additional benefit of being able to visit MVC to learn about the latest machine vision solutions, all under one roof.
19 - 21 June, 2024
The Big Bang Fair
Category: Organisation Event
Location: NEC, Birmingham
The Big Bang Fair - a UK celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people - is set to return this summer.
The annual Fair, which is run by EngineeringUK, is designed to ignite a passion for STEM and showcase the exciting career possibilities in these sectors. Taking place from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 June 2024 at the NEC in Birmingham, The Fair will welcome students aged 10 to 13 from across the UK. From today, schools and home educators can register for free tickets to attend.
02 - 03 July, 2024
The Big Zero Show
Category: Exhibition
Location: Coventry Building Society Arena
Prepare to be inspired over two days packed with cutting-edge technology, enlightening speakers and actionable strategies aimed at helping businesses of all sizes slash their emissions.
18 July, 2024
Global Lifting Awareness Day
Category: Organisation Event
Powered by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and supporting organisations, it is now a widely celebrated day where manufacturers, suppliers, and end users are among those that share material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting.
05 - 06 September, 2024
URBAN STEEL ROCKSTARS 2024
Category: Organisation Event
Location: Berlin
On 5 and 6 September 2024, Berlin will be the stage for a revolutionary event that will put the welding and steel industries in a whole new light. In the renowned Uber Eats Music Hall, surrounded by the lively atmosphere of Uber Platz and the history-rich East Side Gallery, an event will unfold that combines expertise, innovation and entertainment in a unique way
10 September, 2024
Energy & Utility Skills Conference and Awards 2024
Category: Organisation Event
Location: Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Phil Beach CBE, CEO of Energy & Utility Skills, said, “I am delighted to announce the awards are now open for entry, as part of the first Energy & Utility Skills Conference and Awards at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 10 September 2024. Our industries underwrite the UK’s ambitions to tackle climate change through environmental improvements and delivering net zero. The Awards are a celebration of the outstanding individuals and organisations shaping the future of industry and our country.”
With twelve awards in total, there are opportunities for all: employers, employees, training providers and colleges. Sector attraction, diversity and inclusion, collaboration and innovation are key areas for entries.
01 - 03 October, 2024
UK Construction Week Birmingham
Category: Exhibition
Location: NEC, Birmingham
UK Construction Week (UKCW), is a multi-award-winning trade show that will return to Birmingham’s NEC, delivering the UK’s largest event for the built environment on 3-5 October 2023.
UKCW Birmingham consists of core sections and co-located shows and conferences, tailored for the essential phases of construction, acting as an umbrella dedicated to all professionals within the sector.
02 - 03 October, 2024
Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live South 2024
Category: Exhibition
Location: Farnborough International
Two live events to reconnect and empower Occupational Safety & Health professionals throughout the UK.
26 October, 2024
CEA David Gunn Memorial Lecture
Category: Organisation Event
Location: House of Lords, London
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