Design & Engineering Expo 2027 at Birmingham NEC

Design & Engineering Expo is a trade-focused showcase dedicated to the people who shape how products are conceived, prototyped and brought to market. Held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, it covers CAD/CAM and modelling, rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, engineering sciences and R&D, quality and maintenance, and measurement, control and testing. The event is built for design and engineering professionals from every tier of the supply chain — from component suppliers and software vendors to OEMs and consultancies. Across two days, visitors can compare tooling and platforms, sit in on technical sessions, and talk directly with specialists about reducing cost and optimising future strategy. Design & Engineering Expo runs alongside Smart Manufacturing Week, so a single trip to the NEC gives access to a broader cluster of industrial trade shows covering drives and controls, fluid power, maintenance, subcontracting and smart factory technology. That makes Birmingham a practical base for teams planning a multi-day visit. For attendees travelling from outside the West Midlands, hotels around the NEC and Birmingham International station put the halls within a short walk or shuttle ride, while central Birmingham offers a wider choice of rooms roughly 20 minutes away by train.