Advanced Engineering is a leading conference and exhibition event where engineering and manufacturing meet innovation. It aims to create a platform that empowers organisations to contribute to driving transformative change.
Hosted in Birmingham, it elevates industry to the global stage, championing collaboration, excellence, and innovation with:
- 400+ leading suppliers
- 9,000 engineering professionals
- 180+ leading speakers
ADS is once again exhibiting at the event, convening the conversations that matter.
As well as our stand presence, the ADS leadership team will be there speaking during the two days and we will be running our Meet the Buyer programme once again.
Visit the ADS team at our stand: S202
We are hosting a large stand providing a focus for ADS members to come and engage with the ADS membership and sector teams. There is also space for the Supply Chain Solutions team to showcase the products and services available to boost growth for SMEs.
Specific representatives from our sector teams will be on hand at the following days/times:
- Wednesday 30 October - Morning session - Space
- Wednesday 30 October - Afternoon session - Defence & Security
- Thursday 31 October - Morning session - Aerospace
- Thursday 31 October - Afternoon session - Membership
The SCS team will be on the stand throughout the two days.
Other engagement at Advanced Engineering
Hear from Kevin Craven, ADS CEO, during his keynote address on day one.
Harriet Wollerton, SCS Director, and Colin Hart, Competitiveness Director, will also be speaking during the two days. Find out how SMEs can benefit from the ESG and Competitiveness products and services from the SCS Framework.
We are also hosting a networking recepiton on the ADS stand on the afternoon of day one.
Meet the Buyer programme
The ADS Meet the Buyer event enables suppliers to meet with companies that are actively seeking capabilities, engage with the right people within the procurement and supply chain functions, and to connect with companies outside of their primary sectors. In 2023 there were 12 separate buyers participating and 150+ meetings facilitated. For 2024 we are targeting for 300 supplier meetings.
Find out more and register here: https://www.adsgroup.org.uk/events/ads-meet-the-buyer-event-2024/
We look forward to seeing you there.
