The energy and mobility sector faces a calendar of operational and regulatory decisions in 2026. Two days in Birmingham bring together manufacturers, operators and services related to fuels, biofuels and electrification.
Where and when Efd - Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo 2026 is held
The trade show takes place on 16 and 17 September at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Published hours indicate opening from 09:30 to 16:30 on Wednesday the 16th and from 09:30 to 16:00 on Thursday the 17th. The location and schedule make it easy to organize half-day meetings for commercial and technical teams.
Program and highlighted zones in the edition
The event schedule includes sessions listed as Headline Seminars, 2026 Speaker Agenda and 2026 Headline Seminars, as well as practical areas: Live Demonstration Area, Waste Trucks Live and a fleet-focused program called VIP Fleet Professionals Programme. There are also initiatives for startups with Start-up, Scale-up, Innovation & Investors Network and a Careers Fair aimed at specialized talent.
The mix of seminars and on-track demonstrations allows combining product presentations with hands-on trials. For companies selling equipment or field solutions, the Live Demonstration Area and Waste Trucks Live are opportunities to show real performance to technical buyers.
Exhibitor and visitor profile
Efd brings together players from the energy sector, fuel suppliers and electric mobility companies, as well as consultancies and services linked to decarbonisation and environmental management. The event also lists areas on waste management and treatment, pointing to cross-sector actors between energy and sustainability.
For sales and business development staff, this implies a technical and operations-focused audience: fleet managers, charging infrastructure buyers, fuel managers and decarbonisation project technicians.
How to prepare commercial prospecting in Birmingham
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Objectives by day
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Seminar day: focus meetings with strategic managers and decision-makers. High-level sessions attract executives.
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Demonstration day: reserve time to showcase product in the Live Demonstration Area and coordinate trials with fleet buyers.
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Technical messages and use cases
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Support sales arguments with operational data. Attendees value metrics on consumption, charging time and emissions avoided.
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Bring technical material ready for immediate delivery: product sheets, specifications and field references.
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Pre-event scheduling and follow-up
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Contact prospects before the event to schedule demos in the demonstration area or meetings at the stand. Use the exhibition agenda to locate seminars where your target client will be.
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Plan a follow-up flow with priorities: technical leads, purchasing leads and project leads. The Careers Fair and startup networks make it easier to find talent or technology partners.
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Practical information for visitors
The venue is the National Exhibition Centre, located at Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT. Access is designed for combinations of road transport and rail connections to the NEC complex. The event is part of the ESS Expo, which brings together several fairs related to environmental services and waste management.
Registration is managed through the event website and the organisers have announced free entry for attendance. Conference programs and the exhibitor list are available on the event’s official channel.
Closing and recommendation
For commercial teams in the energy and mobility sector, the Birmingham edition offers an environment to compare technical solutions with operators in demonstration conditions. If your goal is to validate field performance and secure meetings with fleet managers or technical buyers, organise demos in the Live Demonstration Area and prioritise contacts linked to fleets and decarbonisation projects. Check registration and the program at http://www.ess-expo.co.uk/five-shows/efd
