Introducing Automate UK Week 2027

Automate UK has announced the launch of Automate UK Week, an ambitious proposition for 2027 that brings its award-winning processing, packaging, automation and vision events together to create an overarching experience for visitors and exhibitors alike.

Already the force behind the UK’s leading events for the industrial automation sector, the organisation will showcase the best technologies from across the manufacturing spectrum, at its biggest exhibition to date in September 2027.

Automate UK Week 2027 will take place across two halls at the NEC, Birmingham, bringing its award-winning PPMA and UK Automation Shows under one roof in a strategic step forward to create a more integrated, future-focused event that reflects the evolving needs of the industry.

James Causebrook, Chairman of Automate UK, said: “This announcement reflects our continued commitment to shaping industry policy and supporting growth across the sector.

“Automate UK Week marks the evolution of our successful events into a more ambitious proposition that brings together the best of robotics, industrial vision, drives, controls and associated emerging technologies for businesses looking to adopt automation. 

“It will focus on all facets at every level, from traditional manufacturing, processing and packaging applications, right through to AMRs, warehouse automation, logistics systems and the enabling technologies that sit around them.”

Scott McKenna, Chief Operating Officer, added: “Our intention in co-locating our flagship shows is to create what we believe is a genuine one-stop shop for industrial automation in the UK, thereby enabling exhibitors and visitors to maximise their experience and get the best possible return on their investment.”

The initiative underlines Automate UK’s ambition to be the leading voice for automation adoption, workforce upskilling, and the advancement of UK manufacturing.

Automate UK Week will take place in Halls 1 and 5 at the NEC. Further details of the event, including programme highlights and participation opportunities, will be shared in due course.

Editors’ Note:

Automate UK has more than 500 members, all of whom have access to benefits including tailored training and networking events, representation in direct government lobbying, access to and input into technical research, and discounts on exhibition stands. For more information on eligibility and how to join, visit Become a member.

Be part of the new Automate UK Week 2027

Following the announcement of the Automate UK Week 2027, we would like to invite you to register your interest in participating in this new co-located event.

Taking place across two halls at the NEC in Birmingham from 28 - 30 September 2027, Automate UK Week represents a significant step forward in bringing together the full manufacturing and automation ecosystem.

Register your interest to be among the first to receive further details.