What's On · EDS 2026

Two days built around design engineering.

EDS brings the UK design engineering community together for two days of ideas, technology, technical insight and real-world engineering across Mechanical, Electronic and Embedded Design.

Explore 200+ exhibitors, 50+ conference sessions and workshops, specialist Tech Tours and hands-on features across the show floor — with networking, evening entertainment and more continuing beyond the stands.

EDS 2026 at a glance
200+ Exhibitors Technology, components, products and engineering solutions
3 Conference Theatres Mechanical, Electronic and Embedded Design
50+ Sessions Conference sessions, technical talks and workshops
5 Tech Tours Focused routes through key areas of the show
Beyond the Show Floor Networking, evening entertainment and community events
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More to explore

Around the Show Floor

From student-built race cars and unusual EV engineering to immersive VR and hands-on technology, there’s plenty to discover between the stands at EDS 2026.

01
Student Engineering

Bath Racing Electric

Get up close to the University of Bath’s student-designed Formula Student racing car and discover the engineering behind one of the world’s biggest university motorsport competitions.

02
EV Engineering

Meet the Swincar e-Spider

Four wheels that move independently, an articulated suspension system and a body designed to remain level across challenging terrain. Take a closer look at a very different approach to electric mobility.

03
80 disposable vape batteries

One electric scooter.

See Tobiasz Stanford’s electric scooter powered using 80 recovered disposable vape batteries — demonstrating just how much usable energy can remain in batteries otherwise destined for e-waste.

04
Have a Go

Tee Shot VR Golf

Take a break from the show floor, step into VR and test your swing on virtual recreations of some of golf’s best-known courses.

05
Emerging Talent

NTU Student Showcase

Nottingham Trent University returns to EDS, giving the next generation of designers a platform to showcase their ideas, projects and engineering thinking.

06
Immersive Technology

Design in VR

Join Mesh Training and step inside an immersive design environment, with hands-on VR and 3D sketching experiences on the show floor.

07
Innovation Area

Award-Nominated Innovation

Explore the designs and innovations nominated for this year’s IED Engineering Design Awards, with shortlisted work on display throughout the show.

08
Hands-On Technology

Weidmüller on Wheels

Step inside Weidmüller’s mobile showroom for hands-on demonstrations of industrial connectivity and automation technology, brought directly onto the EDS show floor.

After Day One

Beyond the Show Floor

The conversations don’t have to end when the show floor closes. Keep going into the evening with networking, a community 5K and a celebration of engineering design.

4:30pm Networking Party
5:45pm Electronics Run Club
7:00pm IED Awards
Day One · After the Show

VIP & Exhibitor
Networking Party

7 October · 4:30pm–6:30pm · Dhillons Lounge

Keep the conversation going after Day One at the official EDS Networking Party. Join fellow exhibitors, VIPs and speakers for drinks, networking and a chance to catch up away from the show floor.

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Electronics Run Club

7 October · 5:45pm · 5K

Swap the show floor for your running shoes and join the Electronics Run Club for a relaxed 5K after Day One of EDS. Run, chat and meet others from across the electronics community.

Sign Up for the 5K
Celebrating Engineering Design

IED Engineering Design Awards

7 October · 7:00pm

Round off Day One by celebrating the people, projects and ideas behind outstanding engineering design at the Institution of Engineering Designers’ Engineering Design Awards 2026.

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Planning your visit

Frequently Asked Questions

From getting here and collecting your badge to planning sessions and Tech Tours, find everything you need to know before visiting EDS 2026.

Plan Your Visit
What are the EDS 2026 opening times?

EDS takes place across two days at Coventry Building Society Arena:

Wednesday 7 October 09:30 – 16:30
Thursday 8 October 09:30 – 16:00
Is EDS free to attend?

Yes. The Engineering Design Show is completely free to visit.

Register online before the show and we'll send your confirmation and visitor QR code directly to you.

Register for your free visitor pass →

Can I register when I arrive?

Yes. If you haven't registered in advance, you can register onsite when you arrive.

We'd recommend registering before the show where possible to make your arrival quicker.

Where is EDS 2026?

EDS 2026 takes place at:

Coventry Building Society Arena
Judds Lane, Longford
Coventry
CV6 6AQ

Can I travel to EDS by train?

Yes. Coventry Arena railway station is the closest station to Coventry Building Society Arena and is located next to the venue.

If you're travelling from further afield, we recommend checking your journey in advance and allowing plenty of time to reach the venue.

Is parking available at the venue?

Yes. Parking is available at Coventry Building Society Arena and can be booked in advance.

Pre-book your parking →

If you haven't pre-booked, please remember to pay for your parking before departure.

How do I collect my visitor badge?

Bring the QR code from your registration confirmation email with you to the show. Your code can be scanned when you arrive so your visitor badge can be printed.

Misplaced your confirmation? Don't worry. The registration team will be able to retrieve your booking onsite.

Is food and drink available at the show?

Yes. Food and drink can be purchased from outlets at Coventry Building Society Arena throughout your visit.

Can students attend EDS?

Day One is strictly for industry professionals. Students should not attend on Wednesday 7 October.

University and further education students are welcome to attend on Thursday 8 October from 12:00 onwards, with dedicated student content taking place during the afternoon.

Please note that EDS is not open to secondary school pupils or school groups.

At the Show
What's happening at EDS 2026?

There's plenty to explore across the two days: 200+ exhibitors, three conference theatres, two workshop theatres, five Tech Tours and a range of hands-on engineering features around the show floor.

There's also networking, community events and evening activity continuing beyond the exhibition.

Do I need to book conference sessions?

No. You don't need to book individual conference sessions.

You can explore the full programme and use the EDS app to plan your personal schedule before and during the show.

Explore the conference programme →

Do I need to book workshop sessions?

No. There's no need to pre-book Workshop Theatre sessions.

Simply explore the programme, plan what you'd like to see and head to the relevant theatre at the session time.

Explore the workshop sessions →

How do I book a Tech Tour?

Unlike the conference and workshop sessions, Tech Tours must be booked in advance using the Tech Tour booking form.

Once your place has been confirmed, you'll receive a confirmation email from the EDS team.

If you're unsure whether you're booked onto a tour, contact anshu.kukreja@markallengroup.com .

View the Tech Tours & book your place →

How do I access the EDS app?

The EDS app isn't downloaded directly from the App Store or Google Play.

Visitors and exhibitors can access it through their respective visitor or exhibitor portal using their registration details.

Use the app to explore the show, view the programme and plan your schedule.

Log in to the EDS 2026 app →

What else can I see around the show floor?

There's plenty to discover between the stands, including Bath Racing Electric's Formula Student car, the NTU Student Showcase, immersive VR design with Mesh Training, the Swincar e-Spider, Weidmüller on Wheels and Tee Shot VR Golf.

You can also discover an electric scooter powered using 80 recovered disposable vape batteries and see designs and innovations nominated for this year's IED Engineering Design Awards.

What are the IED Engineering Design Awards?

The IED Engineering Design Awards 2026 take place at Coventry Building Society Arena on the evening of Wednesday 7 October from 19:00, following Day One of EDS.

Hosted by Dr Lucy Rogers MBE FREng, the awards celebrate excellence, innovation and achievement across the engineering design community.

During EDS, you can also discover some of the designs and innovations nominated for this year's awards in the dedicated IED Innovation Area on the show floor.

Want to attend the awards? Tickets can be booked by contacting Nadine@ied.org.uk .

How do I join the Electronics Run Club?

The Electronics Run Club heads out for a 5K run at 17:45 after Day One, giving the engineering community a chance to get outside and run together after the show.

Places should be booked separately in advance.

Book your Run Club place →

How can my company exhibit at EDS?

Interested in putting your products, technology and expertise in front of the UK's design engineering community?

Speak to the EDS team about exhibiting opportunities or download the media pack.

Contact Simon Bonell →

Download the media pack →