Start the countdown - 50th golden anniversary show!

Why Subcon is different? The event manufacturers have returned to for 50 years.

Discover Subcon -  a focused sourcing event

Subcon is not a broad manufacturing showcase. It is a focused sourcing event for companies that want to meet buyers looking for subcontract manufacturing capability.

Visitors attend with drawings, specifications, live projects, supplier gaps and production requirements, turning conversations into real business.

You can expect: 

  • Supplier sourcingmade in Britain, made for Britain
  • Broad visitor interest
  • Buyers with production needs
  • Practical supplier conversations
  • Wide manufacturing coverage
  • Subcontract manufacturing focus


 

 

Take a look at the 2026 highlights!

 

Subcon is a proud winner of the Exhibition News, 2026 Exhibition Expansion Award

Subcon team celebrating their Exhibition News 2026 Exhibition Expansion Award win

Celebrating 50 years of Subcon – get ready for our special anniversary show!

50 years of Subcon

A look back at 50 years of Subcon – take a trip down memory lane in our special feature area.

PUBCON

Pull up a stool at PUBCON, our relaxed networking hub with old-school pub games, ice-cold pints and the Subcon pub quiz. Bring your best teammates and get ready for a little friendly competition.

Awards

At The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards celebrate the very best of UK manufacturing and engineering innovation. Our industry awards will recognise the suppliers, products and partnerships driving the industry forward.

Metrology & Materials Lab

All new demo area for precision measurement, inspection and materials innovation. Accompanied by dedicated live sessions.

Exhibitor breakfast

Start the day with a complimentary breakfast for all exhibitors. It’s the perfect chance to fuel up, connect with fellow exhibitors and get ready for a busy day on the show floor.

VIP buyers lounge

A dedicated space for senior buyers to take meetings and network with peers. 

50th anniversary party

Join exhibitors, visitors and the wider Subcon community as we celebrate 50 years of the show. Expect refreshments, live entertainment and a few special surprises as we mark five decades of manufacturing connections.

Expert Speakers

Hear from leading voices across manufacturing, engineering and supply chain, with practical sessions, industry insight and a few special moments planned to celebrate Subcon’s 50th year.

Talk & Walk Trails

Visitors can join guided trails across Subcon’s core sector and receive tailored supplier recommendations to help them make the most of their time at the show.

 

Who should attend?

Manufacturers with live projects and supplier gaps

Job functions

Procurement, sourcing, engineering, production, design, supply chain, operations and senior management.

Core sectors

Aerospace, automotive, defence and security, medical, energy, rail, electronics, marine, materials, oil and gas, food and drink.

Buying power

At Subcon 2026 77% of visitors had purchasing power or influence, and 41% had annual budget spend over £1 million.

Subcon consistently delivers the right audience for Qimtek. The show gives us the opportunity to connect buyers and suppliers face-to-face, strengthen supply chains, and support UK
manufacturing. The event continues to provide real value for our members and the industry as a whole.
Dean Munkley
Managing Director |  Qimtek
Exhibitions like Subcon give us the opportunity to meet people who are actively seeking engineering support, discuss their ideas in detail, and show them what Grenville Engineering can offer. It’s also a chance for visitors to meet the people they’ll actually be working with, which helps build confidence from the very beginning.
Stuart Rawlinson
Sales Director |  Grenville Engineering

Ready to put your business in front of manufacturing buyers?

Whether you want to exhibit, sponsor a feature, increase brand visibility or create a tailored package, the Subcon team can help you find the right opportunity.

 

Meet active buyers
Put your products and services in front of manufacturing buyers, specifiers, procurement teams and decision-makers looking to source suppliers.
Generate quality leads
Use the show to build your sales pipeline, reconnect with existing customers and start new supplier conversations.
Build your profile in UK manufacturing
Benefit from pre-show marketing, onsite visibility, show guide presence, digital listings and media partner support.

FAQs

Registration is FREE, quick and easy!  Registration for 2027 will open in the coming months. You can register your interest here.

 

Registration for 2027 will open in the coming months. You can register your interest here;.

At its core, Subcon is an event designed for manufacturing buyers, specifiers and key decision-makers to meet and source suppliers across all industry sectors. We are a cross-industry event - key sectors include automotive, aerospace, medical and defence.

Our sales team are on hand to supply you with everything you need to know about exhibiting at Subcon,  fill out our exhibitor enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch.

 

Subcon will take place on the 9-10 of June 2027 at the NEC in Birmingham. Find out how to get there here.