Subcon 2108, now in its 42nd year, returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 5-7 June. The 2018 event will see a range of new pavilions highlighting industry-specific solutions for the metal, transport, materials, automotive, aerospace and energy sectors. Of the 400 suppliers that exhibited in 2017, more than a third have already confirmed for this year.
A six-stream, 36-session conference programme will be held across two theatres. Confirmed speakers include: Paul Stein, CTO of Rolls-Royce; Henry White, BAE Systems/UK Sport technical lead; and Dr Lina Huertas, head of technology for digital strategy at the MTC.

Topics will include: the latest smart factory developments; real world applications of the IoT; and sensing, measurement and process control. Elsewhere, expert panels will explore the potential of sustainable and additive manufacturing, as well as showcasing industry case studies in cross-sector collaboration and open innovation.
For further information www.subconshow.co.uk