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The UK’s specialist sourcing event for subcontract manufacturing

3 to 4 June 2026 | NEC, Birmingham

Subcon is where manufacturing buyers meet the specialist suppliers who can make, process, finish and deliver the parts and components they need.

Visitors come with drawings, specifications, live projects, supplier gaps and production requirements. Across two focused days, they can compare subcontract manufacturing capabilities, meet suppliers face to face, and discover selected services and technologies that support production, sourcing and supply chain performance.

Unlike broader manufacturing shows, Subcon is built around a clear purpose: helping buyers source the supplier capability behind their final products.

In just two years, we’ve seen an 85% surge in visitors and a 30% increase in exhibitors. The momentum is real. Join over 6000 attendees this June and celebrate manufacturing and engineering excellence at Subcon 2026!

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SUBCON IS GROWING

A focused audience. A growing show.

 

6000+

Visitors

200+

Exhibitors

100+

CPD-accredited courses

More

to see & do than ever!

Proud winners of the Exhibition News, 2026 Exhibition Expansion Award.  

EN Awards

What can you expect at Subcon? 

Specialist suppliers, practical conversations and real sourcing opportunities

Over 200 suppliers to explore

Over 200 suppliers to explore

Meet UK and international suppliers covering a wide range of subcontract manufacturing and engineering capabilities. View the exhibitor list 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 award categories

Who attends Subcon?

Manufacturing buyers looking for the right supplier

 

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

Sessions and Workshops Programme

A mix of dynamic content covering key challenges facing the sector in 2026 and beyond. Plus, all sessions are CPD-Accredited!

CPD

Check out the full programme

Trusted by buyers and suppliers

Each year, Subcon brings together manufacturers who need suppliers and suppliers who can meet those needs. From first conversations to long-term partnerships, the show is built around practical sourcing.

“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

 

 

The AMSS

Introducing The American Manufacturing Solutions Show 

Subcon is going stateside!

Taking place on August 19- 20, 2026, in Chicago, The American Manufacturing Solutions Show is where the very best of U.S. manufacturing comes together under one roof.

This must-attend event puts the spotlight on automotive, defence, aerospace, and machinery, bringing decision-makers face-to-face with trusted suppliers, advanced technologies, and cutting-edge capabilities.

Find out more here

How do I register?

Registration is FREE, quick and easy! Click here to confirm your free pass.

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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