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
Start planning your visit
01
200+ Exhibitors

Explore the Exhibitors

Discover the suppliers, products and technologies exhibiting at EDS 2026.

View Exhibitors →
02
3 Theatres

Conference Programme

Explore two days of insight across Mechanical, Electronic and Embedded Design.

View the Programme →
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5 Guided Routes

Tech Tours

Follow a focused route through the show and discover technology around a specific area of design engineering.

Explore Tech Tours →
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2 Workshop Theatres

Workshop Sessions

Get closer to products, applications and engineering solutions through focused technical sessions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 exploring the exhibition to planning your visit, find everything you need to know about EDS 2027 at the NEC Birmingham.

Plan Your Visit
When is EDS 2027 taking place?

The Engineering Design Show returns on 15–16 September 2027, bringing together the UK design engineering community at the NEC Birmingham.

Wednesday 15 September 2027 Opening times to be announced
Thursday 16 September 2027 Opening times to be announced
Is EDS free to attend?

The Engineering Design Show has traditionally been free to attend for industry professionals.

Registration arrangements for EDS 2027 will be announced ahead of the event.

Can I register when I arrive?

Details of advance and onsite registration for EDS 2027 will be confirmed closer to the show.

We recommend checking the event website for the latest visitor information before travelling.

Where is EDS 2027?

EDS 2027 takes place at:

NEC Birmingham
North Avenue
Marston Green
Birmingham
B40 1NT

The NEC is one of the UK's major exhibition venues, with road, rail and air connections.

Visit the NEC website →

Can I travel to EDS by train?

Yes. Birmingham International railway station is the nearest station to the NEC.

The station is connected to the NEC by a covered pedestrian walkway, making it easy to reach the exhibition venue on foot.

Direct rail services operate to Birmingham International from a range of destinations. Check your journey before travelling.

Is parking available at the venue?

Yes. Parking is available at the NEC Birmingham.

Visitors are advised to check the NEC website for parking locations, prices and advance booking options.

View NEC parking information →

How do I collect my visitor badge?

Badge collection information for EDS 2027 will be provided ahead of the event.

Once registration opens, visitors will be able to find full instructions on accessing the show.

Is food and drink available at the show?

Yes. The NEC Birmingham offers a range of food and drink outlets across the venue.

Options may vary depending on the exhibition hall and event arrangements.

Can students attend EDS?

Student attendance arrangements for EDS 2027 will be confirmed ahead of the event.

Please check the visitor information before arranging student or group visits.

At the Show
What's happening at EDS 2027?

EDS 2027 will bring together engineering professionals, suppliers and innovators working across Mechanical, Electronic and Embedded Design.

Visitors can look forward to discovering engineering technologies, meeting suppliers and exchanging ideas with the industry.

Further programme and feature announcements will follow.

Will there be a conference programme?

Conference programme details for EDS 2027 will be announced ahead of the event.

Keep an eye on the EDS website for information about speakers, sessions and the topics being explored.

Will there be workshop sessions?

EDS has previously featured technical workshops focused on practical engineering applications and solutions.

Details of the 2027 workshop programme will be announced as plans are confirmed.

Will Tech Tours return in 2027?

Tech Tours have previously given visitors the chance to explore selected exhibitors and technologies through guided routes around the show.

Further information about any Tech Tours planned for EDS 2027 will be announced ahead of the event.

Will there be an EDS event app?

Information about digital tools and any event app for EDS 2027 will be shared closer to the show.

What else can I see around the show floor?

EDS has previously featured engineering demonstrations, interactive displays, student showcases and innovative design projects.

Details of the 2027 show floor features will be revealed as the event programme develops.

What are the IED Engineering Design Awards?

The IED Engineering Design Awards celebrate innovation, technical excellence and achievement within the engineering design community.

Details of any awards activities associated with EDS 2027 will be confirmed separately.

Will the Electronics Run Club return?

The Electronics Run Club has previously brought members of the engineering community together for a social run after the show.

Details of any planned activity for EDS 2027 will be announced closer to the event.

How can my company exhibit at EDS 2027?

Interested in showcasing your products, technologies and engineering expertise to the UK's design engineering community?

Speak to the EDS team about opportunities to exhibit at the NEC Birmingham on 15–16 September 2027.

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