Other Events May – Nov 2025
Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow
15 May
Birmingham
The Department for Business and Trade has unveiled a new series of events across the UK, designed to propel UK businesses onto the global stage. This series of events aims to fuel business growth and connect you with international opportunities, and are aimed at export-ready businesses of all shapes and sizes at any stage of their exporting journey – full details here.
Power Up!
16 May
Liverpool
Power Up! is an Electric Vehicle (EV) test drive and information event designed to inform delegates on the benefits of driving electric, covering topics such as EV charging infrastructure and uptake in the region, and latest vehicle models available. Some of the very latest EVs will be available for test drives, including the brand new Ford Puma Gen-E, Hyundai INSTER and Renault 5. The event aims to educate about the benefits of switching to electric vehicles and is organised by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority in collaboration with Liverpool City Council.
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Automechanika
3 – 5 June
NEC, Birmingham
Automechanika Birmingham only comes around every two years – so if you miss it, you miss out. It’s the only UK event that brings the entire automotive industry together, making it your official meeting place.
The event takes place at NEC Birmingham from 3-5 June 2025.
The 2025 event promises an outstanding line-up of leading brands – it’s the ultimate destination for anyone working in the automotive industry.
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
Global Manufacturing Technology Show (GMTS)
19 – 20 November
Exhibition Centre, Liverpool
**NAA MEMBER DISCOUNT ON STANDS**
The Global Manufacturing Technology Show (GMTS) will take place on 19 – 20 November at the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool, and the NAA is pleased to be a Founding Partner. We are delighted to announce that we have secured a NAA Business Village at the GMTS that will provide members with a 9 sqm shell scheme stand, in a prime location at the show, with a 15% discount. This is a great opportunity to position your brand and turbo-charge your sales pipeline by presenting your market-leading expertise in the content theatres and take a stand to meet leading manufacturers and suppliers. Please contact Zoe for more details.
