Logistics & Transport
DESIGN + ENGINEERING EXPO
Listed · aggregator dataDESIGN + ENGINEERING EXPO is a logistics & transport fair held at National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from 3–4 Jun 2026. It is one of 76 logistics & transport fairs and one of 57 fairs in Birmingham tracked by ExpoArena.
This edition has ended. The next edition has not been announced yet.
Design & Engineering Expo is made for designers and engineering professionals from all tiers of the supply chain looking to reduce costs, streamline and optimise future strategy
Tickets & entry
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Where it is
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom · open the venue on a map
What DESIGN + ENGINEERING EXPO is
Design + Engineering Expo is the design-engineering strand of Smart Manufacturing Week at the NEC Birmingham, researched and produced by The Manufacturer. Product development teams use it to compare design services, electronics and embedded systems, CAD/CAM/CAE, sensors, materials and test equipment, and one free pass also covers the co-located Smart Factory Expo, Maintec and Drives + Controls. The 2026 edition ran 3–4 June 2026; the next is 9–10 June 2027.
Past editions
| Year | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-06-03 → 2026-06-04 | NEC Birmingham |
| 2025 | 2025-06-04 → 2025-06-05 | NEC Birmingham |
| 2024 | 2024-06-05 → 2024-06-06 | NEC Birmingham |
Who exhibits and who attends
Exhibiting: Design services, CAD/CAM/CAE software, 3D printing, electronics and embedded systems, sensors, motors and motion control, fasteners and materials, test and measurement, thermal management and design consultancy.
Attending: Design engineers, product development and R&D teams from every tier of the supply chain, plus engineering managers comparing components, prototyping services and outsourcing partners.
How to get in
Register online in advance for a free visitor pass; the same badge admits you to every co-located show at the NEC on both days, with no need to register again.
Free to attend
Getting there
Direct trains also run to Birmingham International from London, Milton Keynes and Northampton; car parking must be pre-paid online to get the discount.
Airport: Birmingham Airport (BHX), on the NEC site
Getting in from the airport: Take the free air-rail link from the upper level of Terminal 1 to Birmingham International station — it runs every two minutes and takes 90 seconds — then walk five minutes to the halls.
Questions
When is DESIGN + ENGINEERING EXPO 2026?
DESIGN + ENGINEERING EXPO ran June 3, 2026 → June 4, 2026 (2 days) at National Exhibition Centre. The next edition has not been announced yet.
Where is DESIGN + ENGINEERING EXPO held?
National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Coordinates 52.4538, -1.7175.
How do I get tickets for DESIGN + ENGINEERING EXPO?
This edition has ended. The next edition has not been announced yet — ExpoArena links to the organizer as soon as it is.
Is this DESIGN + ENGINEERING EXPO listing official?
This page is listed · aggregator data: one aggregator lists it and no official source has been confirmed yet. Sources: EventsEye. Last verified Jun 17, 2026.
Is Design + Engineering Expo free to attend?
Yes. It is a free-to-attend two-day show, and a single pass covers the co-located Smart Factory Expo, Maintec and Drives + Controls as well.
How large is Smart Manufacturing Week overall?
The 2026 edition drew 13,405 visitors and 437 exhibitors across the week, its largest edition to date; the 2025 edition recorded 13,319 attendees and 456 exhibitors.
How do I get from Birmingham Airport to the NEC?
Use the free air-rail link from Terminal 1 to Birmingham International station. It runs every two minutes, takes 90 seconds, and the NEC is a five-minute walk from the station.
When is the next Design + Engineering Expo?
9–10 June 2027 at the NEC Birmingham, on the same dates as the rest of Smart Manufacturing Week. Registration for 2027 is already open.
Researched and checked 2026-11-08. www.smartmanufacturingweek.comwww.thenec.co.uk
Do you organise DESIGN + ENGINEERING EXPO?
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