Advanced Engineering 2017 will welcome Minister for Investment, Mark Garnier MP, at the Department for International Trade, to open day two of the exhibition by presenting a keynote address.

The UK’s largest meeting place for advanced engineers takes place on 1-2 November, at the NEC, Birmingham in halls 2, 3 & 3a and it has already attracted some of the industry’s biggest names including Airbus, Hexcel and Dassault Systèmes, who will be looking to meet and do business across the supply chain with visitors from a range of engineering specialisms including: automation, fluid handling, process control, machining and many more.

Alison Willis, industrial divisional director at Easyfairs, organisers of the show, said: “This year, we are stepping things up with the new Connected Manufacturing zone and expanding Enabling Innovation, which will be showcasing the next generation of exciting new technologies.

“We want our exhibitors and visitors to find new suppliers and customers, and meet with existing contacts, to support the UK’s continuing manufacturing growth.

“Plus as an added benefit this year, we have the pleasure of welcoming Mark Garnier MP to give a keynote address on day two and meet the supply chain which help the industry thrive, further re-iterating what a great country we have and why the UK is eighth in the world for exporting.”

The two-day open conference, which is newly ‘Continuing Professional Development (CPD)’ — accredited for this year, by the CPD Certification Service, will have a strong line-up of speakers and topics, including talks from Boeing, Composites UK, GKN, SIEMENS, Composites Leadership Forum, Nissan and more.

Topics will include how specific engineering problems have been overcome, as well as more strategic issues such as the fourth industrial revolution, Brexit, additive manufacturing and advances in lightweight materials.

Discussing the conference speakers, Alison Willis adds: “The conference will provide insights into topics affecting the array of industries our show covers.

“We have something for everyone and expert industry keynotes will allow for interesting discussions and Q&As, especially around the hot-topic of industry 4.0. These talks are a must see!”

Visitors will be able to see a variety of cutting edge technology and materials from exhibitors as well as show floor features, providing something for everyone with a number of industries covered.

For more information on Advanced Engineering 2017, or for the last chance to secure your free ticket for the show, visit the Web site (www.advancedengineeringuk.com).