Celebrating 28 years of British engineering excellence
Visitor registration now open for Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026
Celebrating 28 years of British engineering excellence
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026: A First Look at the Engineering Calendar’ s Biggest Annual Event
Visitor Registration Opens for Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026
Celebrating 28 Years of British Engineering Excellence
London, 26 / 11 / 25
Visitor registration is now open for Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026, the South of England’ s leading annual event for engineering and electronics professionals. Taking place from February 3 – 5, 2026 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, the show marks its 28th year as a key meeting point for the UK’ s industrial community.
Celebrated for its heritage and distinctly British character, Southern Manufacturing & Electronics continues to attract engineers, designers, manufacturers and innovators from every corner of the UK. Its strong domestic following is complemented by growing international interest, offering overseas exhibitors and visitors a valuable opportunity to engage with the UK market and strengthen sovereign supply chains.
The event is home to the largest electronics trade show in the UK, showcasing the full breadth of the electronics supply chain. From components, PCBs and semiconductors to test & measurement solutions, design services and advanced manufacturing technologies, the show provides an unrivalled platform for discovering innovations, sourcing new suppliers and connecting with industry specialists.
Now part of the Easyfairs portfolio, one of the world’ s top 20 exhibition organisers, the event will retain its core identity while benefiting from Easyfairs’ digital expertise and extensive industry networks. Exhibitor demand is stronger than ever, with the 2026 edition already close to full capacity, reinforcing the show’ s reputation as the UK’ s premier marketplace for manufacturing and electronics innovation.
Visitors and exhibitors will also gain access to Easyfairs’ event app and smart badge technology, enabling seamless information exchange and helping participants maximise the value of every interaction.
A number of popular features return for 2026, including the Global Electronics Association’ s Soldering Competition. New for this year is the Wire Harness Competition, set to draw significant interest with its focus on practical technical skill.
Two dedicated seminar theatres, one for Manufacturing and one for Electronics, will host a full programme of CPD-accredited presentations. Expert speakers will share actionable insights on improving production efficiency, strengthening digital capabilities and unlocking opportunities for business growth. Attendees will gain practical guidance on integrating digital tools and systems to enhance productivity and longterm competitiveness.
“ Southern Manufacturing & Electronics has been the beating heart of the UK’ s engineering calendar for nearly three decades,” said Simon Farnfield, Event Director at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics.“ We’ re committed to preserving what people love about the show while introducing smart tools that deliver even greater value. We look forward to welcoming the community back to Farnborough in February.”
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