SMMT organises exhibitions, conferences, seminars, networking events and webinars as well as overseas trade delegations. This section highlights the latest SMMT events.
Trade show USA: CES
Las Vegas, USA | 7-10 January
SMMT will be hosting a UK stakeholders dinner at CES to foster meaningful discussions on opportunities to enhance UK-US autotech trade and investment. Get in touch to express interest in attending.
Webinar Thailand: automotive landscapes and opportunities
Online | 15 January, 09:30 (UK)
Join this SMMT webinar focused on the automotive market in Thailand. Thailand is the largest vehicle producer and the second largest car market in South East Asia and stands at the forefront of the ASEAN EV market. Hear about the opportunities for UK companies from the British Embassy Bangkok and YCP Solidiance.
Trade mission India: Bharat Mobility Global Expo
Pune and New Delhi, India | 16-21 January
SMMT is supporting the Department for Business and Trade with the UK Pavilion at Bharat Mobility Global Expo (Auto Expo Components Show) in New Delhi – an opportunity to foster new connections and develop new business opportunities with full support.
SMMT Regional Networking
Northamptonshire | 29 January
SMMT is hosting our first Regional Networking event of the year at Catesby Projects. This event offers SMMT members the opportunity to network, build relationships and knowledge share.
Automotive Industry Priorities 2025
Online | 30 January
SMMT’s Chief Executive, Mike Hawes, will discuss industry’s priorities for 2025 and outline the SMMT business plan and priorities in responding to some of the key issues we expect in the forthcoming year.
AI: Push past proof of concepts
Online | 4 February
Hear from speakers at Deloitte and SMMT on how to set the right building blocks for your company to scale and create value with AI.
Market Outlook February 2025
Online | 5 February
SMMT’s Economics team will present the latest Q1 new car and van registrations outlook for 2025 and an early view of the 2026 market.
Trade mission Türkiye: Future Mobility
Istanbul, Türkiye | 5-7 March
SMMT is supporting the DBT in inviting businesses on a trade mission to Türkiye – aimed at export-ready companies who operate in automotive and future mobility sectors.
SMMT Electrified 2025
London | 13 March
SMMT Electrified provides a high-profile agenda-setting platform to discuss how the industry, stakeholders and government can accelerate the transition to zero emission mobility.
Production Outlook Webinar 2025
Online | 26 March
AutoAnalysis will present his first outlook of the year for UK and European car and light vehicle production through to 2030.
SMMT Regional Networking
Cornwall | 27 March
SMMT Regional Networking will be hosted at Cornish Lithium. This event offers SMMT members the opportunity to network, build relationships and knowledge share.
Trade mission Kazakhstan: Automechanika Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan | 15-17 April
Kazakhstan, with an economy almost one third bigger than its Central Asian neighbours combined, has 4.2 million vehicles in use, with 173,000 new vehicles registered and 146,000 vehicles manufactured in 2023. SMMT is exploring a visit to Kazakhstan including Automechanika Astana, if you are interested please fill out the EOI form.
Trade show Thailand: Future Mobility Asia
Bangkok, Thailand | 7-9 May
Exhibit on the UK Pavilion at Future Mobility Asia – a central meeting point for vehicle and battery OEMs, mobility innovators, government policymakers and technology solution providers from Thailand and South East Asia.
Meet the Buyer
NEC, Birmingham | 4 June
SMMT’s Meet the Buyer matches automotive buyers with suppliers to develop meaningful business connections during this key period of recovery and transition.
SMMT International Automotive Summit
IET London | 24 June 2025
The Summit has become a fixture in the UK automotive calendar and one of the most high-profile corporate events for the sector. The event attracts an audience of 300 senior level representatives from across the breadth of the industry, including vehicle manufacturers, component manufacturers, and the aftermarket, government, and the media.
