Two focused days to source suppliers, benchmark capabilities and build stronger manufacturing partnerships.

What can you expect at Subcon 2027?

Subcon brings together specialist UK and international subcontract manufacturers covering machining, fabrication, electronics, components, assembly, finishing and more. Whether you are sourcing for a live project, reviewing supplier capacity or looking to strengthen your supply chain, the show is designed to help you find the right manufacturing partners faster.


 

Subcon show floor

What you can achieve in one visit to Subcon? 

Meet 200+ suppliers

Over 200 suppliers across the full manufacturing ecosystem.

Meet subcontract manufacturers across CNC machining, fabrication, electronics, components, assembly, finishing and specialist manufacturing services.

Network at the drinks reception

All visitors, exhibitors and speakers are invited to a welcome drinks reception, taking place after the first day of the exhibition.

The perfect opportunity to unwind, mingle and produce new connections within the vibrant community of industry professionals. Expect special surprises for our 50th year!

Earn CPD points at the conference theatres

We have three theatres brining together industry experts to discuss the issues affecting manufacturing buyers and suppliers today, from supply chain resilience and reshoring to skills, sustainability, procurement, innovation and future production models.

Benefit from an exclusive VIP Buyers Programme

Designed for senior manufacturing buyers and procurement decision-makers, the VIP Buyers Programme gives qualifying visitors access to added benefits including complimentary parking, private lounge access, refreshments and an exclusive breakfast networking opportunity. Qualifying visitors will be automatically upgraded when they register.

Tailor your experience with our talk and walk trails

Make your time at Subcon easier to plan with sector-specific visitor trails for automotive, aerospace, medical, defence and security. Each trail helps you quickly identify the suppliers, technologies and sessions most relevant to your sourcing priorities.

Be inspired at the Awards

The Manufacturing Solutions Show Awards are dedicated to honouring excellence and innovation within our industry.

Our industry awards will recognise the suppliers, products and partnerships driving the industry forward. 

Unwind at Pubcon

A relaxed networking hub on the show floor, created for informal conversations with suppliers, peers and industry contacts. Drop in for refreshments, pub games and useful conversations away from the stand environment.

Discover the all-new metrology & materials lab

Visitors can enjoy a new demo area for precision measurement, inspection and materials innovation. Alongside the exhibits, expect live sessions addressing the challenges and opportunities for the area. 

Celebrate 50 years of Subcon 

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