When is UK Metals Expo 2026?

4–5 November 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, Hall 4.

What are the opening hours?

Wednesday 4 November 09:00–17:00 and Thursday 5 November 09:00–16:00.

Is it free to attend?

Yes, visitor registration is free.

UK Metals Expo 2026

Name: UK Metals Expo 2026
Start: 2026-11-04T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-05T16:00:00+00:00
Location: NEC Birmingham

About this event

UK Metals Expo is the UK's trade show for the entire metals supply chain, held in Hall 4 of the NEC Birmingham. It connects metal producers, processors, stockholders and technology suppliers with buyers from engineering, manufacturing and construction, alongside a free conference programme on the issues shaping the industry.

Conference programme

Four seminar theatres host 40+ sessions and 100+ speakers.

The Big Issues
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Innovation & Technology
Supply Chain, Trade & Policy

Who attends

Metals supply chain professionals and buyers from the engineering, manufacturing and construction sectors.

Sponsors and partners

Primary sponsors include Tata Steel, Hydro, MEPS and Countrywide Metals, with 30+ partner organisations such as the UK Metals Council, ALFED, CBM and BMRA.

conference sessions: 40+
speakers: 100+
seminar theatres: 4

UK Metals Expo 2026 is an Industry & Manufacturing event taking place 4-5 Nov 2026 at NEC Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.