SMMT Events

SMMT’s wide-ranging portfolio of events is designed to bring together industry, stakeholders and government to discuss the key issues affecting the sector, drive change, and help our members make connections and grow their businesses.

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.

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

Event partnership opportunities are available to SMMT members and non-members. Find out how to get involved or register for event updates.

SMMT Electrified 2026

Discussing the transition to zero emission mobility.

Webinars

Online:
22 Jan 2026

Automotive Industry Priorities 2026

Mike Hawes on industry's priorities for 2026.

International Events

Pune, India:
27 Jan 2026

India: Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026

Forum held every two years focusing on automotive technology

Membership Events

Co. Antrim:
30 Jan 2026

Regional Roadshow

Provides insight into SMMT member benefits.

Membership Events

Ballymena :
30 Jan 2026

Regional Networking

Opportunity to network, build relationships and knowledge share

International Events

New Delhi, India:
05 Feb 2026

India: ACMA Automechanika New Delhi

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

Membership Events

SMMT Offices, London:
24 Feb 2026

Introduction to SMMT

How to best utilise your membership.

Membership Events

SMMT Offices, London:
05 Mar 2026

International Women’s Day

Panel discussion and Q&A from industry speakers.

Membership Events

Birmingham:
21 Apr 2026

Commercial Vehicle Show

The largest freight, distribution & logistics event in Britain.

Membership Events

Birmingham:
30 Apr 2026

LGBTQ+ and Allies Events

If you’re looking to better understand and manage your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) metrics – join our upcoming workshop.

International Events

Bangkok, Thailand:
11 May 2026

Thailand: SUBCON Thailand 2026

SMMT are supporting Thailand Board of Investment who are organising a Trade Mission to SUBCON Thailand.

Flagship Events

Millbrook Proving Ground:
21 May 2026

SMMT Test Day

One of the most eagerly anticipated events in the automotive calendar

Flagship Events

London:
30 Jun 2026

SMMT International Automotive Summit 2025

Discussing the biggest issues in automotive.

International Events

Frankfurt, Germany:
08 Sep 2026

Germany: Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

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

International Events

Žilina, Slovakia:
02 Nov 2026

Slovakia: CEE Automotive Supply Chain

UK automotive supply chain trade mission

International Events

Türkiye:
TBC

Trade mission Türkiye

SMMT is considering organising activity, likely a Trade Mission, to Türkiye in 2026.

Flagship Events

London:
TBC

SMMT Annual Dinner 2025

SMMT Annual Dinner is one of the most prestigious events in the automotive calendar, due to be attended by approximately 1,000 guests from industry, government and the media.

Membership Events

TBC:
04 Jun 2025

Meet the Buyer

SMMT runs a number of Meet the Buyer style events, each aimed at helping buyers meet suppliers that fit their particular needs at any point during their purchasing cycle.