SMMT Events

SMMT organises exhibitions, conferences, seminars, networking events and webinars as well as overseas trade delegations. This section highlights the latest SMMT events.

Trade mission China: World New Energy Vehicle Congress
Hainan, China | 23-27 September
SMMT and the Department for Business and Trade are organising a UK delegation to the World New Energy Vehicle Congress plus calls on Chinese vehicle manufacturers and B2B  meetings with local companies.

Meet the Buyer
Coventry | 3 October
SMMT’s Meet the Buyer will match automotive buyers with suppliers from across the industry to develop meaningful business connections during this key period of recovery and transition.

Introduction to SMMT Seminar
London | 15 October
Intro to SMMT seminar is aimed at supporting new, and existing, SMMT members to best utilise and maximise your organisation’s membership.

LGBTQ+ and Allies Workshop
Birmingham | 23 October
SMMT and Shoosmiths aim to bring together the LGBTQ+ Groups across membership and provide an opportunity to share best practice and experiences to promote the diverse workforce and demonstrate it is a welcoming environment for all.

Trade mission USA: CoMotion
Los Angeles, USA | 11-14 November
The Department for Business and Trade is organising an action-packed week in Los Angeles centred around CoMotion LA.

Trade mission Slovakia: CEE Automotive Supply Chain
Žilina, Slovakia | 13-14 November
SMMT is taking a UK delegation to the 8th edition of the CEE Automotive Supply Chain event in Žilina, Slovakia.

SMMT 107th Annual Dinner
London | 26 November
One of the key events in the automotive calendar, due to be attended by approximately 1,000 guests from industry, government, and the media.

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.

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.