Subcon is the UK's biggest manufacturing supply chain show, taking place on June 3-4, 2026, at the NEC in Birmingham. This event attracts over 6,000 attendees and features more than 200 subcontractors, cutting-edge technology, CPD-certified workshops, live demos, and industry-leading keynotes. Since its inception, Subcon has seen an 85% surge in visitors and a 30% increase in exhibitors, indicating a significant growth in momentum. The event is designed for manufacturing buyers, specifiers, and key decision-makers to meet and source suppliers across various industry sectors, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and defence. The 2026 program will feature a mix of dynamic content covering key challenges facing the sector, with all sessions being CPD-accredited. The event will also include a CPD-accredited workshop and live demos, as well as a welcome drinks reception and networking opportunities. The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards will celebrate the best of UK manufacturing and engineering innovation. The event will also feature a comprehensive range of capabilities from leading UK and international subcontract manufacturers. Additionally, Subcon is expanding to the US with The American Manufacturing Solutions Show, taking place on August 19-20, 2026, in Chicago.
