The UK's leading Metals exhibition
You've Been Invited to Attend UK Metals Expo 2026!
Someone in your network thought UK Metals Expo would be worth your time. Join the UK metals community at the NEC for two days of suppliers, technology, insight and practical conversations across the full supply chain.
Why UK Metals Expo is worth your time
Attendees
Exhibitors
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Why you should join us at the UK Metals Expo
If you work with metals in any part of your Business, this is the event to have in your diary.
UK Metals Expo is the only UK event that brings the full metals supply chain together – from raw materials and processing through to fabrication, finishing, recycling and reuse.
In 2026, the event takes place on 4-5 November at NEC Birmingham, co-located with Advanced Engineering and Lab Innovations.
Your invitation gives you the chance to explore what’s new, meet the people behind the products and services, and get answers to real project and sourcing challenges.
Learn from the organisations setting the benchmark
Meet the people who keep your projects moving
Tackle real challenges with people who do the work
Your Efficient Annual 'Metals MOT'
what co-located events can you access at uk mETALS?
Access three amazing events with one badge
Attendees expected across the three events
Exhibitors with the latest tech & solutions
The entire supply chain
under one roof
All our sessions are free to attend and open for you to drop in as you please
Four theatres. Two days of cutting-edge insight
Your free registration gives you access to a full two-day programme spread across four expert-led theatres – designed for engineers, buyers, operations leaders and decision-makers across the metals supply chain.
Theatre 1
Explore the metals industry’s strategic challenges and best practices in sectors like construction, hydrogen, EVs, wind, and solar. Hear from industry leaders on how to drive sustainable growth and efficiency across the supply chain.
Theatre 2
Learn more about the sustainable future of aluminium production. Dive into circular economy strategies, cutting-edge recycling innovations, and the path to achieving Net Zero in the aluminium sector.
Theatre 3
Stay at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and materials science. Discover how innovations in engineering and technology are shaping next-gen productivity, competitiveness, and new market applications.
Theatre 4
Future-proof your business against market turbulence: discuss strategies for navigating shifting market trends, geopolitical risks, and supply chain disruptions. Gain insights into local sourcing, re-shoring, and policies that will shape the future of global supply chains.
who is attending the UK Metals exhibition?
Some of the UK's top metals professionals
who is speaking at UK Metals?
Meet some of the 2026 speakers
UK Metals Expo benefits from full endorsement and collaboration from the UK Metals Council, its member trade associations and numerous other industry bodies. Under the leadership of Lord Rupert Redesdale as the conference chair, the event’s impact will be felt year-round through the in-depth discussion and presentation of major initiatives, challenges, and successes in the show floor theatres.