Events Calendar
SMMT organises exhibitions, conferences, seminars, networking events and webinars as well as overseas trade delegations. This section highlights all upcoming SMMT events.
March
Regional Networking
Vishay, Wales | 19 March
Regional Networking provides a platform for discussion on the opportunities and challenges for the automotive industry.
April
Regional Networking
Würth UK, Kent | 16 April 2026
Regional Networking provides a platform for discussion on the opportunities and challenges for the automotive industry.
Commercial Vehicle Show
NEC, Birmingham | 21-23 April 2026
The Commercial Vehicle Show is where the industry’s future takes shape. As the UK’s premier event for road freight, transport, distribution, and logistics, it unites every corner of the sector, from manufacturers and innovators to fleet leaders and policy-makers.
Meet the Bus Operator
NEC, Birmingham | 23 April 2026
Meet the Bus Operator is SMMT’s new buyer-supplier matchmaking event for Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) and bus operators planning and delivering zero-emission bus projects.
LGBTQ+ and allies workshop
Birmingham | 30 April 2026
Following two previous successful LGBTQ+ and allies’ workshops in 2023 and 2024, SMMT will be hosting another workshop, in partnership and hosted by Shoosmiths.
May
SUBCON Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand | 11-15 May
SMMT are supporting Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) who are organising a trade mission to SUBCON Thailand.
Regional Networking
RARUK Automation, Bedfordshire | 12 May
Regional Networking provides a platform for discussion on the opportunities and challenges for the automotive industry.
SMMT Test Day
Millbrook | 21 May
SMMT’s annual Test Day is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the automotive calendar, providing journalists with a unique experience to drive many of the latest vehicles on sale – or soon to be – in Britain.
June
International Automotive Summit
IET, London | 30 June
The SMMT International Automotive Summit has become an integral fixture in the UK automotive calendar, providing an opportunity for the automotive industry to come together to discuss the issues and opportunities impacting their businesses and the industry as a whole. Express your interest here.
September
Introduction to SMMT
SMMT Offices, London | 15 September
This event is for members and associates who want a refresher, and will share practical tips to help you get the most from your organisation’s membership.
November
CEE Automotive Supply Chain Slovakia
Žilina, Slovakia | 2-4 November
SMMT is organising a supply chain trade mission to Slovakia. The visit will include the CEE Automotive Supply Chain conference, B2B meetings and networking where delegates will meet key players, local contacts and gain market knowledge of the Central and Eastern European region.
Introduction to SMMT
SMMT Offices, London | 5 November
This event is for members and associates who want a refresher, and will share practical tips to help you get the most from your organisation’s membership.
SMMT Annual Dinner
24 November
SMMT Annual Dinner is one of the key events in the automotive calendar, attended by approximately 1,000 guests from industry, government and the media. Express your interest.
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