The conference programme will be curated in partnership with EDS’ trusted editorial partners, The Engineer, Eureka and New
Electronics, delivering expertled content grounded in real engineering practice, not sales presentations.
Simon Bonell adds:“ Having voices like these around the table is a statement of intent. These are the people at the forefront of British engineering, and their insight will directly shape what happens on the show floor, both in feature areas and on the conference stage.”
The reaction from the board speaks for itself. One member summed up their relationship with EDS simply:“ It’ s the only show on the Calander, that I won’ t let my wife book a holiday on those dates.”
New for 2026: Meet the Buyer
EDS 2026 introduces a dedicated Meet the Buyer programme, a structured space where engineers and buyers can connect directly with leading suppliers through prearranged meetings. Supported by the EDS event app, visitors can plan their day, book meetings in advance and make sure every conversation counts.
A celebration of innovation
Above everything, EDS 2026 is designed to feel like exactly what it is: a celebration of the ingenuity, creativity and craft that defines UK design engineering.
“ Engineering Design Show has always been where ideas become reality,” says Bonell.“ We want every engineer who walks through the door to feel that. Whether you’ re looking for your next component supplier, discovering a new design tool, or sitting in a conference session that changes how you think about a problem, this show is built for you. Come and find your solution.”
Registration for the 14th edition of the Engineering Design Show opens soon. Be sure to keep an eye out and join thousands of design engineers as the show returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena on 7 – 8 October 2026.
Registration is free, find out more here: www. engineeringdesignshow. co. uk
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