The UK's leading Metals exhibition
Call for Metals Expo Speakers 2026
The leading event that brings the entire metals supply chain together with the worlds of engineering, manufacturing & construction.
Share Your Expertise with Industry Leaders!
Join UK Metal Expo as a speaker and share your industry expertise with top professionals. Submit your proposal for a chance to present at this premier event and make a lasting impact.
UK Metals Expo offers a dynamic and highly structured platform for industry experts to connect, inspire, and drive innovation. Engage with key decision-makers as you discuss major initiatives, challenges, and successes across the entire metals supply chain.
How to become a speaker
- It is FREE to submit a speaker proposal
- Deadline: 29 May 2026
- Guidelines – how to submit a speaker proposal
Would you like to be considered as a panellist?
Throw your hat into the ring by using the online application form so we can contact you if we have a panel discussion matching your area of expertise.
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.
Session Formats
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Single Session Single Session format should be issue-based, provide concrete examples or case studies and may contain both practical and theoretical information. There is normally only one speaker, however if you can demonstrate that another speaker is necessary or of value then we will accept more than one. Please include time for Q & A within your time slot – Duration: 20 mins.
Panel sessions
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Panel sessions Panel sessions are a forum for debate, where many different viewpoints are aired on a single topic or issue. When you submit a panel session you will be responsible for proposing appropriate panellists. If your session is selected we’ll work with you to confirm the final panel. Audience participation should be encouraged in panel sessions. We recommend a maximum of 4 panellists plus a chairperson. Duration: 50 mins.
What professionals say
Anyone with a career in the metals industry will want to attend, any organisations providing goods or services to this industry will want to be represented at UKME.
Through exclusive content, unique experiences, and outstanding networking, UK Metals Expo aims to deliver a yearly agenda driven by the new Governing Body chaired by Lord Rupert Redesdale. Business leaders from the entire metals supply chain are represented, from primary metal manufacturing, supply chain management, processing metals, fabrication, surface coatings, and recycling, to leading vendors and trade attendees.
Nothing beats meeting face-to-face, seeing solutions first-hand, talking through business opportunities & making connections.
When and where does UK Metals Expo take place?
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Venue details - NEC Birmingham, UKVenue details - NEC Birmingham, UK
4th & 5th November 2026
4th & 5th November 2026