International

SMMT International helps UK automotive companies to trade overseas and grow their presence in existing and emerging markets around the world.

Our knowledge and expertise allows us to research and scope international markets to help our members develop new business opportunities at key trade shows and exhibitions, and as part of dedicated trade missions, globally.

We can assist in organising your exhibition stand and help you access government funding, make connections with potential partners, and raise your profile through speaking opportunities and networking events.

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Events & webinars

Alabama and Tennessee, USA:
06 Oct 2025

USA: Southeastern EV supply chain

Promising opportunities for UK companies

Events & webinars

Olomouc, Czech Republic:
03 Nov 2025

Czech Republic: CEE Automotive Supply Chain

UK automotive supply chain trade mission

Partner activities

Paris, France:
14 Oct 2025

France: Equip Auto 2025

International trade show for the automotive industry, aftermarket and services sector in France

Events & webinars

Johannesburg, South Africa:
28 Oct 2025

South Africa: Automechanika Johannesburg

An event support payment of £500 is available to UK companies visiting Automechanika Johannesburg.

Partner activities

Barcelona, Spain:
04 Nov 2025

Catalonia: Moving better is about choosing smarter

Read the full article from our guest contributors, Catalonia Trade and Investment, on the mobility conundrum surrounding EV adoption and how the upcoming Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress, co-organized by EIT Urban Mobility and Fira de Barcelona, will address these challenges.

Events & webinars

New Delhi, India:
05 Feb 2026

India: ACMA Automechanika New Delhi

An event support payment of £500 is available to UK companies

Partner activities

Detroit, USA:
06 Oct 2025

USA: Battery Show North America

Unparalleled opportunity to source the latest design, production and manufacturing solutions from across the battery supply chain

Events & webinars

Hainan, China:
24 Sep 2025

China: World New Energy Vehicle Congress

Meetings in Wuhan and conference in Hainan

Events & webinars

Frankfurt, Germany:
08 Sep 2026

Germany: Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Automechanika Frankfurt is the largest international trade exhibition for the...

Partner activities

Pune, India:
28 Jan 2026

India: Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026

Express interest now if you're interested in joining SMMT and the Department for Business and Trade at the Symposium on International Automotive Technology in Pune.

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