UK Metals Expo 2026 in Birmingham: where to stay

UK Metals Expo is the annual meeting point for the UK metals industry. On 4-5 November 2026, Hall 4 of the NEC Birmingham will host more than 300 exhibitors, 12 trade associations and 20 leading industry media partners covering the full value chain — from primary metal manufacturing and processing through to design, fabrication, CNC machinery, surface finishing, recycling and supply chain management. The conference programme runs across four topical seminar theatres — The Big Issues, Innovation and Technology, Circular Economy, and Supply Chain, Trade & Policy — delivering over 40 sessions and 100 speakers. Confirmed names include senior figures from Tata Steel UK, Jaguar Land Rover, Sheffield Forgemasters, Primetals Technologies and Warwick Manufacturing Group. With free entry and 10,000+ industry visitors expected, the show is a must-attend for engineers, procurement professionals, production managers and sustainability leads looking to source suppliers, machinery, materials and automation solutions for the UK metals market. Hosted at the NEC Birmingham, the venue offers direct rail access via Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street, plus a 90-second air-rail link from Birmingham Airport. Early hotel booking near the NEC is strongly recommended given the high demand during show days.