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Welcome to Subcon - The Manufacturing Solutions Show

Subcon (5-6 June 2024 | NEC) is the must-attend event for manufacturing buyers across all industry sectors. 

Discover an expected 150+ subcontract and outsourced engineering services alongside a dynamic content programme.  Join interactive CPD-accredited workshops, product demonstrations, keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, and much more.

Whether you are looking to source a new supplier, want to benchmark your capabilities, just starting your career, or looking for new inspiration, Subcon 2024 has you covered!

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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. Some of the key sectors we cover are listed below.

aero

AEROSPACE

auto

AUTOMOTIVE

defence

DEFENCE & SECURITY

Medical

MEDICAL

If you are interested in visiting you can find out more about the exhibitors you will meet by clicking the button below. Filter by your particular interests to find exactly who you are interested in meeting.

Interested in exhibiting? Have a look at our who visits page for more information.

 

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All new content programme for 2024

This year's Subcon is a little different! We've updated the show's format to pull together a mix of dynamic content covering key challenges facing the sector in 2024 and beyond. Highlights will include:

  • UK Government and shadow government sharing their insights for the future of manufacturing and subcontracting in the UK 

  • Global and local market forecasts for materials, suppliers and trade links  

  • Case studies from the industries that you want to meet 

  • Reshoring v offshoring debates 

  • Recruitment and re-skilling advice and support 

  • Industry leaders discussing how and where technology and innovation will create efficiencies and alleviate resource challenges 

Plus, don't miss:

Networking welcome drinks & entertainment

Networking welcome drinks & entertainment

All visitors, exhibitors and speakers are invited to a welcome drinks reception, taking place from 5 pm on the 5th of June. Relax, unwind and network after a busy day at the show!

The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards

The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards

Taking place within the exhibition on Thursday the 6th of June,  we'll be celebrating the best of UK manufacturing and engineering innovation.

Motorsport simulators & prize draw!

Motorsport simulators & prize draw!

Get ready to race at our professional motorsport simulators! The person that gets the fastest lap will win a PalmerSport driving day experience worth over £600! 

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