600+
Expected Exhibitors
19/30
Top Score
High Priority
Priority Level
Conference Overview
UK's premier manufacturing exhibition. Five full days to work the floor - 30,000+ attendees. High concentration of manufacturing companies with OT environments.
Dates
20-24 April 2026
Venue
NEC Birmingham
Expected Exhibitors
600+
Research Status
Preliminary scores based on expected exhibitor profiles
Existing Partners
BAE Systems Manufacturing (existing partner)
Competitors
None identified yet
Key Target Companies
| Company | Score | Tier | Key Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens | 19/30 | High Priority | OT/IT convergence leader, SCADA/DCS, defence manufacturing |
| AVEVA | 19/30 | High Priority | UK MES/SCADA vendor, defence manufacturing |
| Rockwell Automation | 18/30 | High Priority | US defence manufacturing, FactoryTalk MES |
| Schneider Electric | 18/30 | High Priority | Industrial automation, EcoStruxure platform |
| Rolls-Royce Manufacturing | 17/30 | Medium | Nuclear/aerospace classified manufacturing |
Planning Notes
- 5-day duration - plan comprehensive coverage
- Days 2-3 have peak attendance
- Focus on OT/IT convergence as entry point
- Aerospace/defence manufacturing is key customer segment
- Track industrial cybersecurity vendors as potential partners
Research Status: Preliminary scores based on expected exhibitor profiles
When the exhibitor list is announced, use the /scan-conference command to begin full research.