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Partnership and Exhibiting Opportunities

SMMT offers a number of tailored partnerships and exhibiting opportunities for both members and non-members to help their businesses grow. These opportunities include physical events in the UK and key international markets, as well as webinars and reports.

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SMMT Events

SMMT events attract senior executives from across the breadth of the industry, including vehicle manufacturers, component manufacturers and the aftermarket, as well as policy makers and the media.

From our flagship conferences, exhibitions and buyer-supplier matching forums, to media test driving days; specialist workshops; webinars; trade delegations and overseas missions, our events support companies of all sizes from all parts of the sector.

At our major events, such as the SMMT Annual Dinner, we would expect more than 25 vehicle manufacturer brands to attend.

SMMT members benefit from discounted or free tickets to SMMT events. Find out how to become a member here.

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Commercial Opportunities

Automotive event partnerships with SMMT offer sponsors a unique platform to engage directly with the UK automotive industry. Our sponsorship packages provide the opportunity to:

  • reinforce your brand profile with the automotive industry;
  • position your organisation as a thought leader on key industry issues;
  • build relationships with senior level automotive executives;
  • engage with key stakeholders including policy-makers and the media.
Our Approach

Our approach to automotive event partnerships is focused on long‑term collaboration, shared value and delivering meaningful outcomes for SMMT members.

  • We are keen to work with sponsors who bring added-value in terms of thought leadership.
  • SMMT values long-term relationships with commercial sponsors and will initially offer opportunities to incumbent sponsors.
  • First and foremost, SMMT represents its members. All commercial opportunities take this into account.
  • We are happy to tailor packages to meet your specific requirements, to discuss discounts for packages across multiple opportunities.
  • SMMT does not place advertising directly on its website.