NMS Sponsorship Brochure 2026

Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities

Strategy for Great British Manufacturing 26 February 2026

Your invitation to sponsor and exhibit at National Manufacturing Summit 2026 Powering Progress: Building a Smarter, Stronger Manufacturing Future for the UK

Showcase your products and services For sponsors and exhibitors of NMS 2026, the event provides a unique opportunity to align your brand with the future of British manufacturing. By supporting the Summit, you’ll be positioned at the centre of national conversations, gain visibility among key decision-makers, and demonstrate your commitment to driving sustainable, inclusive industrial growth.

Our light-filled atrium and dedicated exhibition space offer the ideal setting for you to promote your products and services to an inspired audience. Say goodbye to outdated pop-up banners and uninspired displays; our custom- designed, prebuilt exhibition stands, branded with your artwork, provide both exhibitors and delegates with the exceptional experience they deserve. Join us as we shape the next chapter of UK manufacturing: smarter, stronger, and ready for the world.

Held at the heart of the UK’s innovation landscape, the summit will unite policy makers, industry leaders, OEMs, enterprise business, SMEs, academics, and investors to explore how industrial strategy can be turned into tangible outcomes. From empowering small manufacturers and strengthening regional supply chains to scaling innovation and embracing digital transformation, this event will showcase the real-world impact of strategic collaboration.

The National Manufacturing Summit 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for UK industry. As global markets shift, technologies evolve, and supply chains adapt, the UK’s manufacturing sector stands at the forefront of transformation. This year’s Summit, “Powering Progress: Building a Smarter, Stronger Manufacturing Future for the UK”, is more than a gathering; it’s a national call to action.

Benefits of exhibiting at NMS 2026

Expand business opportunities and networking with

Gain brand exposure before, during and after the conference

Speak directly to senior individuals and decision-makers

like-minded individuals

Showcase your products and services throughout the conference with the option of bringing demonstrators

Get a stand space branded with your own artwork

Join engaging sessions throughout the conference

500+ In-person delegates

116,000 47HRS Website visitors Pre-event content viewed

16HRS At-event content recorded & available to stream on-demand

2,340+ Virtual attendees

“I think the event is fantastic. It should be on every manufacturer’s calendar every year, bringing together thought leadership and some of the leaders of manufacturing across the UK. We will be back again next year!” Richard Jenkins Area Director, Commercial Banking Coverage Lloyds Bank Business & Commercial “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed today. It’s been a fantastic, well- organised event. I feel really inspired to leave here with everything that’s been discussed and I can’t wait to get back to the team to apply it all.” Katie Pertherbridge Innovation Delivery Manager - National Gas

36 Speakers

SOCIAL MEDIA 655K 1,307 Impressions Reactions

30+ Sponsors, partners and exhibitors

NMS 2025 Attendee Profile Company size

Job titles

What our delegates thought: 86% rated the partners and exhibitions as high quality 79% said they enjoyed the networking opportunities provided by the event 75% rated the speakers and presentations as high quality 80% said they are planning to attend a future event at MTC Events

LEAD TRADE COMMISSIONER - TECHNOLOGY MANAGING DIRECTOR MANUFACTURING MANAGER NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PLANNING ENGINEER PLANT MANAGER PRINCIPAL TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIST PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER PROJECT & ENGINEERING MANAGER RESEARCH ENGINEER SECTOR SKILLS LEAD - ENGINEERING SENIOR MANUFACTURING AND OPERATIONS ENGINEER SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR TECHNICAL PROGRAMME MANAGER TECHNOLOGY MANAGER VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS VICE PRESIDENT OF

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER CHIEF ENGINEER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER CHIEF TECHNICAL ENGINEER DESIGN ENGINEER DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL EMEA DIRECTOR ENGINEERING MANAGER FINANCE DIRECTOR GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER GLOBAL HEAD OF IT GROUP IT DIRECTOR GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR HEAD OF MANUFACTURING HEAD OF MANUFACTURING INNOVATION HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION INNOVATION STRATEGY MANAGER LEAD ENGINEER

More than 249 employees 47% Less than 10 employees 12% Between 10-49 employees 21% between 50-249 employees 20%

Other sectors included:

METAL PRODUCTION CHEMICAL & ALLIED TRADES WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION TEXTILES, CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR FOUNDATION INDUSTRIES OIL PRODUCTION & NATURAL GASES PRINTING & PAPER SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING MINING &

AEROSPACE COMMUNICATIONS AUTOMOTIVE FOOD & DRINK DEFENCE GAS, WATER, ELECTRICITY, NUCLEAR & RENEWABLES MACHINE BUILDING PACKAGING PUBLIC ADMIN & LOCAL AUTHORITY HEALTH SERVICE & MEDICAL INSTRUMENT ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURE

30+ sectors represented

SUSTAINABILITY, ESG & INDIRECT PROCUREMENT

QUARRYING TRANSPORT

NMS 2026 Conference Themes Empowering SMEs, strengthening supply chains, and scaling innovation through industrial strategy NMS has a history of addressing prevalent areas of focus for industry, and the 2026 edition is no different. Through a combination of keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops and roundtables, the conference agenda will bring together industry experts and thought leaders to share their knowledge and expertise on what matters most to the UK manufacturing sector.

What does industrial strategy mean for me? • From policy to production: translating strategy into SME success • Voices from the shop floor: real-world impacts of the industrial strategy • Levelling up locally: regional opportunities for manufacturers

Knowledge transfer & innovation • Bridging the gap: universities, Catapult Centres, and the manufacturing base • Digital twins, AI & automation: making innovation accessible to SMEs • Case studies in collaboration: lessons from knowledge transfer partnerships

Access to help, support & finance • Navigating the support landscape: who’s here to help? • Unlocking capital: finance options for every stage of growth • The human factor: mentorship, peer networks, and leadership development

The role of large enterprises • Anchor enterprises: how OEMs can strengthen the UK supply chain • Tier 1 collaboration: building resilient, localised ecosystems • Mentorship & procurement: big business supporting small innovators

“The 2025 edition of the National Manufacturing Summit was the largest one we’ve ever done; we had a full auditorium, a huge amount of onsite activity including a full exhibition floor, and thousands of people joining us live online. We really shone the spotlight on the future of manufacturing, here at the MTC.” Dr. Graham Hoare CEO - Manufacturing Technology Centre

Global collaboration & trade • Made in the UK, connected to the world: global trade opportunities • Navigating global supply chains: risk, resilience, and rebuilding • Standards, sustainability, and strategy: competing in a global marketplace

Lessons learned so far • Resilience in action: what COVID, Brexit, and energy crises taught us • The evolving role of manufacturing advisory services • From surviving to thriving: SME transformation stories

Sponsorship Packages

Headline

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Exhibition Space

5m x 2m Prime location

4m x 2m Premium location

3m x 2m Ground floor location

2m x 2m

Exhibition floor space size

Large 4.2m (w) x 2.2m (h) backdrop branded with your artwork 1m (w) x 1m (h) LED counter branded with your company logo

Large 2m (w) x 2m (h) LED lightbox branded with your artwork 1m (w) x 1m (h) LED counter branded with your company logo

Large 1m (w) x 2m (h) LED lightbox branded with your artwork 1m (w) x 1m (h) LED counter branded with your company logo

Table top only

Included stand, branded with your company logo and artwork

Included counter

Conference Activities

Yes

Join a panel

Speaking / presenting opportunity 1

Yes

Member of the Steering Committee for conference planning

Yes

Break out session room sponsor 2

Event Branding

3 x image adverts

2 x image adverts

1 x image advert

Venue digital signage – image advert shown in loop with other sponsors

2 x video adverts (up to 2 minutes each)

1 x video advert (up to 2 minutes)

Venue digital signage – video content shown in loop with other sponsors

Yes

Your logo included on branded event slides 3

Yes

Your logo included on event venue branding

Marketing and Promotion

Yes, including on footer of every webpage

Yes

Event website promotion

Yes

As a group of sponsors

Social media promotion

Yes

Dedicated sponsor HTML

Yes

Video interview 4

Yes

Access to delegate data 5

Yes

POA

Lead capture

Yes

Your logo included on all event related communication

Networking Dinner

POA

Sponsor of Networking Dinner

10 seats (1 table)

5 seats (half table)

3 seats

2 seats

Networking Dinner tickets (more available POA)

£30,000 +VAT

£12,000 +VAT

£6,000 +VAT

£3,000 +VAT

1 Subject to approval of content and suitability. 2 Host the room and capture the data of those attending. 3 Excludes any slides provided by speakers. 4 Published in the event highlight reel and available as independent content. 5 Providing delegate has opted in for contact during registration. Additional opportunities available to sponsors and exhibitors: Lanyard sponsor (sponsor to provide lanyards) - £2,000 Drinks Reception sponsor - £2,000

Bronze Sponsorship Package Our bronze sponsorship package provides the perfect opportunity to promote your brand to hundreds of delegates at an affordable cost. Price £3,000 + VAT

The sponsorship includes the following • Exhibition space which includes 1m (w) x 2m (h) LED lightbox branded with your artwork plus a branded LED counter¹ • 3m x 2m (6m²) dedicated floorspace on the ground floor of the venue • Opportunity to display an image advert on venue digital signage² • Your logo placed on the event webpage • Social media promotion • Three places at the Networking Dinner • Secure onsite parking and access to exhibition setup the day prior Silver Sponsorship Package The silver sponsorship package provides the opportunity to interact with likeminded people from across the breadth of the UK manufacturing sector. Price £6,000 + VAT

The sponsorship includes the following • Exhibition space which includes a standard 6ft sized table • 2m x 2m (4m²) dedicated floorspace on the first floor of the venue • Your logo placed on the event webpage • Two places at the Networking Dinner • Secure onsite parking and access to exhibition setup the day prior

¹ Lightbox and counter are hired for the event only and cannot be retained/purchased. ² Image adverts will be played on loop with other exhibitors.

Gold Sponsorship Package Unlock new opportunities, enjoy prime venue placement and a larger exhibition space, enabling you to effectively showcase your products and services to a highly engaged event audience. Price £12,000 + VAT The sponsorship includes the following • Exhibition space which includes 2m (w) x 2m (h) LED lightbox branded with your artwork plus a branded LED counter¹ • 4m x 2m (8m²) dedicated floorspace in a premium location • A speaking opportunity as part of a panel discussion² • Opportunity to display two image adverts on venue digital signage³ • Opportunity to display a 2 minute video advert on venue digital signage³ • Your logo placed on the event webpage • Dedicated sponsor HTML sent to event prospects and delegates

• Social media promotion • Support with lead capture • Five places (half table) at the Networking Dinner • Secure onsite parking and access to exhibition setup the day prior

¹ Lightbox and counter are hired for the event only and cannot be retained/purchased. ² Subject to approval of content and suitability. ³ Image and video adverts will be played on loop with other exhibitors.

Headline Sponsorship Package Elevate your brand with our headline

Price £30,000 + VAT

sponsorship package, the pinnacle of our offerings. Enjoy prime venue placement and exclusive benefits designed to amplify your visibility and engagement.

The sponsorship includes the following • Exhibition space which includes 4.2m (w) x 2.2m (h) LED lightbox branded with your artwork plus a branded LED counter¹ • 5m x 2m (10m²) dedicated floorspace in a prime location • A dedicated speaking / presenting opportunity² • A place on the Steering Committee for conference planning • Sponsorship of a break out session room³ • Opportunity to display three image adverts on venue digital signage 4 • Opportunity to display two 2 minute video adverts on venue digital signage 4 • Your logo included on event branded PowerPoint slides 5 , event venue branding and all event related communications • Your logo placed on the event website, including on the footer of every webpage • Dedicated sponsor HTML sent to event prospects and delegates • Social media promotion • Access to delegate data, including name, e-mail address, job title and company name 6 • Support with lead capture • Video interview recorded and featured in the event highlight reel and available as independent content • Ten places (one table) at the Networking Dinner • Secure onsite parking and access to exhibition setup the day prior

¹ Lightbox and counter are hired for the event only and cannot be retained/purchased. ² Subject to approval of content and suitability. ³ Host the room and capture the data of those attending. 4 Image and video adverts will be played on loop with other exhibitors. 5 Excludes any slides provided by speakers. 6 Where delegates have opted in for their data to be shared with event sponsors.

Venue Floorplan

Ground Floor

S10

S11

S12

Main Auditorium

S13

Stairs to first floor

Entrance

First Floor

Interested in sponsoring? If you are interested in sponsoring and exhibiting at National Manufacturing Summit 2026, then we’d love to hear from you. For more information about the event, visit: nmsummit.co.uk or contact: Andy Wylie Industry Events & Exhibitions Manager andy.wylie@the-mtc.org 07745 645167

Main Auditorium

Auditorium Overflow and

Tech Bite Sessions

B10

Secure your space today Visit: nmsummit.co.uk

or contact: Andy Wylie andy.wylie@the-mtc.org 07745 645167

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