Other Events February 2025

5th February 25

SMMT USA Webinar: The New Trump Administration

13 February / 15:00 – 16:00

We intend to discuss policy implications for the automotive sector and US-UK trade following the inauguration of President Trump.

1. Importance of US market for the UK automotive sector

2. The US automotive market – data, projections, and key trends

3. The new Administration and potential impacts on international trade

4. Potential risks and opportunities for Government and Industry

5. Q&A

Speakers include:

• Alessandro Marongiu, Senior Trade Manager, SMMT

• Hilary M. Cain, Senior Vice President – Policy, Alliance for Automotive Innovation

• Stephen Adams, Senior Director, Global Counsel

Register here

SMMT Electrified 2025

13 March

QEII Centre, London

SMMT Electrified 2025 will take place on Thursday 13 March at the QEII Centre in London and will attract over 400 senior representatives across the EV space, including vehicle and battery manufacturers, the energy industry, policy makers, and the media. The full-day conference will provide excellent networking opportunities. 

There are exhibition and branding opportunities available, and we are expecting to receive a high level of interest. We, therefore, recommend potential exhibitors to apply as soon as possible. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you would be interested in booking, please use the link here to apply. 

The programme for the day can be viewed on the event website. 

SMMT members are eligible for one FOC ticket to attend the event and a discounted rate for any additional tickets. Register here for your complimentary ticket.

If you have any questions, requests for guest substitutions or would like information about how to become an event partner, please email electrified@smmt.co.uk or call 0207 101 3185.     

We hope you can join us at SMMT Electrified.

SMMT Meet the Buyer

4 June

NEC, Birmingham

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)’s Meet the Buyer event will be returning for 2025 and will be hosted at the NEC as part of the Automechanika Birmingham show. The event will match automotive buyers with suppliers to develop meaningful business connections.

The event will be hosted physically at the NEC Birmingham 4 June 2025 (9:30-17:00) – Birmingham B40 1NT.

Key Dates:

Expressions of Interest Period – Opens 21/01; Closes 01/05

Event Registration Period – Opens 21/01; Closes 25/05

Buyer Commodities Lists Announced – Opens 03/03; Closes 25/05

Meeting Matching Period – Opens 01/05; Closes 22/05