The much-anticipated trade show Subcon 2025 returns with MEPCA as a show partner! The event which hosts subcontractors and outsourced engineering service providers will take place from the 4th – 5th June 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham.
Subcon is known to attract manufacturers and buyers across the engineering and manufacturing sectors hoping to advance the capabilities of the supply chain. Key sectors attending the event range include aerospace, automotive, defence and security, and the medical industries.
Over 170+ exhibitors will be attending the trade show. Innovations and solutions will be showcased, ranging from CNC machining, metal fabrication, electronics and component parts. Other solutions on show include additive manufacturing and metrology solutions, frictionless bearings and cables and controls.
Dynamic conference programme
Attendees can also participate in interactive CPD-accredited workshops and product demonstrations. This event will focus specifically on the future of manufacturing such as sustainable practices, clean mobility and the emergence of co-bots. Speakers at the event will range from Rolls Royce, Lego Group, Siemens and JLR.
Themes at the conference will revolve around:
- Current approaches to connected manufacturing – how implementation of innovative technologies into every manufacturing aspect is helping enhance capabilities.
- The power of data and AI for smarter manufacturing – exploring topics such as leveraging machine learning to enhance condition-based maintenance and reducing downtime.
- Robotics and intelligent automation – how are manufacturers moving beyond automating individual, narrow tasks toward automating complex end-to-end processes.
- How to attract more young talent to the manufacturing sector – speakers will outline the current issues hindering a strong pipeline of future talent and the measures needed to tackle this.
What’s on?
Subcon 2025 will have three main areas/forums: the Innovation Zone, Workshops and Learning Space, and the Manufacturing Insights Theatre.
The Manufacturing Insights Theatre is a forum that will focus on presentations and panel discussions.
The Workshops and Learning Space will provide roundtable sessions with peer-to-peer meetings – addressing specific industry challenges as well as allowing visitors the chance to network.
In addition, the Innovation Zone is where attendees and exhibitors alike can see hands-on demonstrations of the newest technologies and products.
Other features include a game zone featuring Formula One racing simulators, with the chance to win a PalmerSport driving day experience. As well as an all-new ‘Chill and Charge’ area for visitors to relax and catch up on meetings and work.
There will also be a networking and drinks reception hosted by Subcon 2025, on the first day of the show commencing at 4.30pm.
The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards
The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards will take place within the exhibition on the 6th June.
The awards, which is a free-to-attend event, will celebrate the best in the industry and is open to all visitors.
The award categories include:
- Start-up of the Year
- UK Manufacturing Partner of the Year
- International Manufacturing Partner of the Year
- Product Innovation of the Year
- The Rising Star Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Registration is free for all visitors. Visit the website for more information.
