Buyers who need parts and components bring drawings and live projects to source suppliers face to face. On 9 and 10 June 2027 Birmingham hosts a focused sourcing event where manufacturing buyers evaluate supplier capability and production services.
Practical info for Subcon 2027
Subcon 2027 takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Hall 4 in Birmingham. Opening times are 09:30 to 17:00 on 9 June with networking drinks from 16:30 and 09:30 to 16:30 on 10 June. Visitor registration and stand bookings are handled via the official website.
Sector mix and exhibitor capabilities
The show brings together buyers from sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence and medical. Exhibitors showcase machining, assembly, surface treatments, finishing and component supply for industries that outsource manufacture. The event is structured so buyers can compare specialist capabilities in a condensed timeframe.
Programme highlights on site
The programme features more than 100 CPD accredited sessions covering practical themes. Recent topics and programme strands include human-robot collaboration, sustainability and clean mobility, and digital transformation applied to production and sourcing. Sessions are aimed at technical decision makers looking for actionable supplier solutions.
Key figures for the event
Recent figures published for the event list over 6,000 visitors and more than 200 exhibitors. The conference programme includes in excess of 100 CPD sessions, adding technical depth to the sourcing activities on the show floor.
Sourcing tactics and networking at Subcon 2027
Commercial teams should arrive with drawings, BOMs and clear sourcing criteria to shorten supplier selection cycles. Target stands that advertise the exact processes you need and use the CPD sessions to validate technologies or methods before follow up meetings. Informal networking at the onsite pub and the welcome reception provides additional opportunities to open supplier conversations.
Final note and where to register
Two days at the NEC concentrate sourcing conversations and technical validation in one venue. Practical preparation and a tight meeting plan increase the value of attendance. Full details on registration, exhibitors and the programme are available at the event site http://www.subconshow.co.uk
