Events Calendar
SMMT organises exhibitions, conferences, seminars, networking events and webinars as well as overseas trade delegations. This section highlights all upcoming SMMT events.
April
Production Outlook Webinar 2025
Online | 8 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 Test Day
Millbrook | 15 May
SMMT’s annual Test Day is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the automotive calendar, providing journalists with a unique experience to drive many of the latest vehicles on sale – or soon to be – in Britain.
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
Annual Dinner 2025
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.
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