Focused on different stages of the smart factory value chain, our comprehensive schedule of free-to-attend sessions are delivered by manufacturing & technology experts.
Solution Theatres
Education
IfM Masterclasses
Designed to challenge and extend your thinking in relation to some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities you and your organisation face.
Features
Guitar Legends Competition
Our dedicated STEM afternoon welcomes students and apprentices who want to learn more about the world of manufacturing and engineering, directly from the experts.
Live Music & Drinks Party
Gather round the Headline stage to hear our guest band the Shadow Monkeys play during the networking party! Enjoy a drink on us with your peers to wind down after a busy day.
Kicking off from 4.30pm in hall 5!
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Zones & Trails
SME Zone
A dedicated area for small and medium enterprises to showcase their innovative solutions to address the issues that face the Manufacturing & Engineering sector today.
Programmes
Manufacturers of the Future
Our dedicated STEM afternoon enables students and apprentices about to take the first step into their careers to engage with the rapidly evolving world of manufacturing.
Enginuity Skills Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that the 10th annual Enginuity Skills Awards will be taking place as part of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week!
Best of British Showcase
Join us in a celebration of domestic manufacturing, featuring world-beating new designs, innovative modes of manufacture, products that redefine categories, and export successes that plant the flag in overseas markets.
FANUC WorldSkills Qualifiers
Taking place at the show is an amazing opportunity for young people to compete and find their passion in the world of robotics.
WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education, and governments. Together, they are raising standards in apprenticeships and technical education to enable more young people get the best start in work and life.
They are working with FANUC to host qualifiers for this year's Industrial Robotics competition at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week!
FANUC WorldSkills Qualifiers
Taking place at the show is an amazing opportunity for young people to compete and find their passion in the world of robotics.
WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education, and governments. Together, they are raising standards in apprenticeships and technical education to enable more young people get the best start in work and life.
They are working with FANUC to host qualifiers for this year's Industrial Robotics competition at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week!
ThrustWSH Project to be showcased at Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week!
The ThrustWSH project is the follow on from the team’s previous World Record projects – the 1983 Thrust2 World Land Speed record 633mph, the 1997 ThrustSSC first ever supersonic land speed record 763mph and the 1000MPH BloodhoundSSC project which was lost due to non payment of a formal grant offer. They will be doing an exclusive showcase at the show!
1 Event - 2 Halls
Smart Factory Expo is co-located alongside other leading industry events. 1 Pass provides access to all.
