Events Calendar

March

Trade mission Türkiye: Future Mobility

Istanbul, Türkiye | 5-7 March
SMMT is supporting the DBT in inviting businesses on a trade mission to Türkiye – aimed at export-ready companies who operate in automotive and future mobility sectors.

SMMT Electrified 2025

London | 13 March
SMMT Electrified provides a high-profile agenda-setting platform to discuss how the industry, stakeholders and government can accelerate the transition to zero emission mobility.

SMMT Regional Networking

Cornwall | 27 March
SMMT Regional Networking will be hosted at Cornish Lithium. This event offers SMMT members the opportunity to network, build relationships and knowledge share.

April

Production Outlook Webinar 2025

Online | 2 April
AutoAnalysis will present his first outlook of the year for UK and European car and light vehicle production through to 2030.

Trade mission Kazakhstan: Automechanika Astana

Astana, Kazakhstan | 15-17 April
MMT is exploring a visit to Kazakhstan including Automechanika Astana.

SMMT Regional Networking

Sunderland | 23 April
SMMT Regional Networking will be hosted at Faltec Europe. This event offers SMMT members the opportunity to network, build relationships and knowledge share.

May

Trade show Thailand: Future Mobility Asia

Bangkok, Thailand | 7-9 May
Exhibit on the UK Pavilion at Future Mobility Asia – a central meeting point for vehicle and battery OEMs, mobility innovators, government policymakers and technology solution providers from Thailand and South East Asia.

SMMT Regional Networking

Shropshire | 21 May
SMMT Regional Networking will be hosted at MJ Solpac. This event offers SMMT members the opportunity to network, build relationships and knowledge share.

June

Meet the Buyer

NEC, Birmingham | 4 June
SMMT’s Meet the Buyer matches automotive buyers with suppliers to develop meaningful business connections during this key period of recovery and transition.

SMMT International Automotive Summit

IET London | 24 June 2025
The Summit has become a fixture in the UK automotive calendar and one of the most high-profile corporate events for the sector. The event attracts an audience of 300 senior level representatives from across the breadth of the industry, including vehicle manufacturers, component manufacturers, and the aftermarket, government, and the media.

October

Trade mission USA: Southeastern EV supply chain

Alabama, USA | 6-9 October
With OEMs including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen, as well as Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, all based in the southeastern region – the EV supply chain trade mission could provide promising opportunities for UK companies. If you are interested, please fill out the EOI form.

November

London, 25 November
The SMMT Annual Dinner is one of the key events in the automotive calendar, due to be attended by approximately 1,000 guests from industry, government, and the media. The 108th SMMT Annual Dinner will be held on Tuesday 25 November 2025. Please click here to express your interest and receive booking information when we launch.