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SUBCON IS GROWING - AND IT'S GROWING FAST

6000+

Visitors

200+

Exhibitors

100+

CPD-accredited courses

More

to see & do than ever!

In just two years, we’ve seen an 86% surge in visitors and a 24% increase in exhibitors. The momentum is real and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to get in front of a rapidly expanding audience of engaged manufacturing buyers.

Exhibit at Subcon, 3–4 June at the NEC Birmingham - the UK’s go-to event for sourcing, supply chain solutions, and manufacturing innovation.

Connect with thousands of decision-makers actively looking for new suppliers. With 200+ subcontractors, cutting-edge tech, CPD-certified workshops, live demos, and industry-leading keynotes, Subcon is where business gets done.

Showcase your capabilities. Meet serious buyers. Grow your pipeline. Subcon delivers.

Exhibit in 2026                    Visit in 2026 

Don't just take our word for it! Hear from our previous visitors and exhibitors:

“Went in for free pens, came out with suppliers, solutions, and sore feet. 10/10 would go again. Thanks, Subcon!.”
Participating in Subcon 2025 was a fantastic experience.
Subcon is a fantastic opportunity to network

What can you expect?

Over 200 suppliers to explore

Over 200 suppliers to explore

Leading UK and international subcontract manufacturers showcasing a comprehensive range of capabilities. Take a look at who exhibited at the 2025 show here
Hours of free sessions 

Hours of free sessions 

Discover the future of manufacturing from human-robot collaboration and sustainability to clean mobility and digital transformation.
Networking welcome drinks & entertainment

Networking welcome drinks & entertainment

From Pubcon, Subcon's very own onsite pub, to a free welcome drinks reception on day one - there are plenty of opportunities to network. 

The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards

The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards

The awards celebrate the best of UK manufacturing and engineering innovation. Check out the 2025 winners here.

Who attends Subcon?

At its core, Subcon is an event designed for manufacturing buyers, specifiers and key decision-makers to meet and source suppliers across all industry sectors. Some of the key sectors we cover are listed below.

aero

AEROSPACE

auto

AUTOMOTIVE

defence

DEFENCE & SECURITY

Medical

MEDICAL

Take a look at a snapshot of our 2025 exhibitors

2025 Sessions and Workshops Programme

A mix of dynamic content covering key challenges facing the sector in 2025 and beyond. Plus, all sessions are CPD-Accredited!

CPD

Our 2025 speakers included:

How do I register?

Registration is FREE, quick and easy! Stay tuned, registration for 2026 will open in January. 

Who should attend?

At its core, Subcon is an event designed for manufacturing buyers, specifiers and key decision-makers to meet and source suppliers across all industry sectors. We are a cross-industry event - key sectors include automotive, aerospace, medical and defence.

How can my company exhibit?

Our sales team are on hand to supply you with everything you need to know about exhibiting at Subcon,  fill out our exhibitor enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch.

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