SHOWS & EVENTS LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
SUBCON SHOW PREVIEW
Subcon returns to support in-person networking as UK manufacturing sector prepares for a post-pandemic future
This September ( 14-16 ), Subcon returns to the NEC for the 44th time , heralding a much welcome return to business events and reinforcing the value of meeting face to face for the UK ’ s manufacturing and engineering sectors .
Subcon is the UK ’ s leading subcontract manufacturing supply chain show and its return as an in-person event comes at a pivotal time as UK manufacturing businesses of all sizes recover from the impacts of COVID-19 , adjust to operating outside the EU and face a myriad of challenges and opportunities .
Appetite to get back to doing business in person couldn ’ t be stronger : the show ’ s headline sponsors are IAMP and SCS Concept Group and over 150 companies are expected to exhibit , including Hoffman Group UK , Wilson Process Systems , Oldham Engineering .
THREE SHOWS IN ONE
Subcon is free to attend for anyone working in UK manufacturing and engineering , and visitors also gain free access to two further co-located events : The Engineer Expo and - new for 2021 – the popular Manufacturing Management Show ( MMS ). The Engineer Expo provides UK engineering professionals with the latest in-house manufacturing and design solutions alongside cutting-edge developments in advanced engineering technologies .
Created by the publishers of Manufacturing Management magazine , MMS delivers attendees with everything they need to know about running a successful manufacturing site under one roof . From maintenance to materials handling , continuous improvement and skills , IT to health and safety , MMS showcases a multitude of topics , curated specifically for senior manufacturing leaders from across the UK .
Together , Subcon , The Engineer Expo and MMS will deliver a unique and relevant event for the UK ’ s manufacturing and engineering industry , bringing the best suppliers , the latest innovations and practical advice to help build new partnerships and optimise business strategies .
FORWARD-LOOKING CONFERENCE CONTENT
In addition to discovering new suppliers and solutions at the exhibition , Subcon features a high-end , three-day conference with forward-looking content curated by Manufacturing Management , including panel discussions , and keynote addresses from Make UK CEO Stephen Phipson , Made in Britain CEO John Pearce , Manufacturing Excellence MD Paul Bell , NMITE associate professor Nadia Kourra , and many more .
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