UK Metals Expo returns on 10 and 11 September 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, uniting the entire metals supply chain with the manufacturing and engineering community.

Launched in 2022, UK Metals Expo is the essential meeting place for fabricators, stockists, production specialists, procurement teams, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, and policymakers. It’s where the industry comes together to collaborate, share ideas, and do business in a welcoming, engaging environment.

At UK Metals Expo 2025, you can meet face-to-face with leading suppliers and top technical experts ready to tackle your project challenges and deliver tailored solutions. Expect live machinery demos, automation, robotics, and AI-powered technology, plus cutting-edge materials, coatings, and processing systems.

This year’s event is bigger than ever, with over 320 exhibitors confirmed including Tata Steel, ArcelorMittal, Hydro Aluminium, Epicor, Marcegaglia, Outokumpu, Peel Ports, MEPS, Swiss Steel, Bystronic UK Ltd, KASTO Ltd, Metal Supermarkets, Steel Dynamics Group, Air Products Plc, Premier Steel Stockholding Ltd TW Metals UK and many more.

From primary production and processing to recycling, logistics, digital solutions, and advanced manufacturing, the Expo covers the entire value chain.

Spanning four themed theatres on the show floor, UK Metals Expo 2025 delivers a packed seminar programme with practical solutions and strategic insights

T. V. Narendran, chair of the World Steel Association and CEO & managing director of Tata Steel, is confirmed as the headline keynote speaker. As one of the world’s most influential steel industry leaders, his public appearances in the UK are rare, making this a special opportunity for attendees to hear directly from the top about strategy, sustainability, and the future of steel.

Other top confirmed speakers include:

  • Gareth Stace, director‑general, UK Steel
  • Nadine Bloxsome, CEO, Aluminium Federation (ALFED)
  • Jon Bolton, chairman, The Materials Processing Institute (MPI)
  • Carles Rovira, CEO, 7 Steel UK
  • Steve Morley, president, Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM)
  • Carl Maitland, senior procurement manager, JLR
  • Nick Kemp, head of design, Brompton Bicycle
  • Louise Slade, COO, DEEP Manufacturing
  • Adam Amara, chief scientist, UK Space Agency
  • Ed Bower, advanced technology expert, Aston Martin Lagonda
  • Marijn Rietveld, head of innovation, Hydro Aluminium AS
  • Grant Adams, CEO, Sertec Group
  • Michael Stacey, award‑winning architect & author
  • Michael Ward, CTO, Advanced Nuclear Research Centre
  • Richard Prosser, manufacturing manager, Leonardo
  • James Harwood, sustainability strategy manager - supply chain, Jaguar Land Rover

These industry leaders ensure strong insight across automotive, aerospace, defence, energy, construction, advanced manufacturing and engineering.

Key themes for 2025 include:

  • UK Industrial Strategy in Action – How policy frameworks and procurement incentives are driving UK metals manufacturing investments.
  • Low-Carbon Steelmaking – The shift to Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) production and design innovation to reduce steel use.
  • Trade and Competitiveness – Addressing the impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and building resilient.
  • Circular Economy and Scrap Recovery – Buy-back schemes, aluminium recycling, and achieving closed-loop production.
  • Aluminium Sector Strategy and Recycling Investment– Building partnerships to scale UK aluminium recycling capacity and build a low-carbon, UK-based supply chain.
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation – CNC, automation, robotics, AI-enhanced manufacturing and next-gen fabrication.
  • Market Trends and Analysis – Insights into carbon and stainless steel stock markets.
  • Skills and Careers – Including a dedicated Mentoring & Careers Day on 11 September to support workforce development.

Whether you manufacture it, work with it, procure it, shape it, or fabricate it, if metal is part of your world, you should attend UK Metals Expo, the leading trade show for the entire metals supply chain

For the full agenda, exhibitor list, and free badge registration, visit www.ukmetalsexpo.com.