About Southern

The UK’s must-attend event for forward-thinking businesses in the manufacturing, electronics, and industrial sectors.

More than just a trade show

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics is a dynamic hub where industry leaders, innovators, and experts converge to share ideas, discover new technologies, and forge long-lasting partnerships.

By visiting the show, you’ll gain invaluable insights through technical seminars, connect with over 500 leading suppliers, and experience hands-on demos of solutions that can transform your business operations.

Join 9,000+ of your peers to connect, collaborate and innovate.

Network & Connect​

Seize the opportunity to build meaningful connections with industry leaders, innovators, and peers. Engage in exclusive networking sessions designed to foster collaboration, share ideas, and create long-term partnerships.

Over the course of three days, you’ll meet engineers and manufacturers from OEMs, SMEs and start-ups, giving you the opportunity to develop new connections and share best practice.

Learn & Discover

Stay ahead of industry trends by attending insightful seminars from top experts. Gain practical knowledge that you can apply to improve efficiency, adopt new technologies, and enhance your competitive edge.

Discover the free-to-attend, new and enhanced seminar programme, focusing on Engineering and Electronics technology, encompassing all industry sectors.  

See technologies up close

Experience the future of manufacturing and electronics first-hand with live demonstrations of cutting-edge tools, systems, and solutions that can revolutionise your operations.

Seize this opportunity to see at first hand, the products, components and solutions you’re looking for, at the first event in the 2025 industrial calendar.

Meet suppliers

Connect face-to-face with over 500 world-class suppliers offering the latest industrial technology, products and services.

Whether you’re sourcing new materials or seeking innovative solutions, you’ll find the partners you need to enrich your supply chain across all sectors and industries.

WHO WILL YOU MEET AT THE SHOW?

The show at a glance...

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics is the most comprehensive annual industrial exhibition in the UK and a major pan-European showcase for new technology in machinery, production equipment, electronic production and assembly, tooling and components as well as subcontract services across an impressively wide range of industry.

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The history of Southern

The Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Show has a rich history steeped in tradition and innovation. Originating as a family-run exhibition, it has served as a cornerstone event in the manufacturing and electronics industry for decades.

Over the years, it has evolved and grown, attracting exhibitors and attendees from across the globe. In a testament to its success and relevance, the show has been acquired by Easyfairs, a leading organiser of events and exhibitions. Despite this transition, the show remains deeply connected to its roots, continuing to work closely with the previous owners to preserve its legacy of excellence and dedication to the industry.

Since its inception as a regional event, Southern has grown into a significant national show, gaining popularity and influence both nationally and internationally.

Visitors gathering around Mazak stand