At this year’s Advanced Engineering UK, held at the NEC in Birmingham on 30-31st October, businesses within the aerospace supply chain will have the chance to connect with buyers from leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Situated behind the composites forum in the composite zone, this year’s event owes its success to the ongoing partnership with ADS, the foremost trade organisation for the aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors.
After its successful debut in 2022, which saw 264 meetings between buyers and suppliers, the Meet the Buyer event is returning for this year’s show. This exclusive opportunity is available for ADS members and exhibitors at Advanced Engineering.
ADS is facilitating connections by aligning suppliers and buyers based on their purchasing requirements and interests. Those interested in arranging one-on-one meetings are encouraged to register on the Advanced Engineering website.
Additionally, participants can join a networking lunch hosted by ADS, held in the show’s networking area between the aerospace and automotive zones. This lunch offers an extra opportunity to forge new partnerships with some of the world’s leading OEMs.
This year’s Meet the Buyer event will feature a new seating arrangement, designed for comfortable and productive meetings. This will cater to the high demand while ensuring a streamlined approach to business discussions.
In 2022, ADS facilitated 105 supplier engagements involving 90 brands, representing a 132% increase from the previous year. These statistics highlight the value of pre-arranged meetings, which have the potential to develop into significant partnerships driving engineering advancements in the aerospace and defence sectors.
“Advanced Engineering’s priority is ensuring that its attendees get the most out of the event,” explained Alison Willis, CEO at Easyfairs UK & Global, the organiser of Advanced Engineering. “The Meet the Buyer programme is a prime example of that – a unique feature of our show that initiates one-to-one meetings with key buyers who are actively seeking new suppliers. Crucially, ADS will be working diligently to arrange these meetings in advance, giving participants plenty of time to plan and prepare for productive discussions.”
“We are proud to support our members in conducting business both with other companies in the supply chain, and with Government,” commented Kevin Craven, ADS Chief Executive. “Removing barriers to business and increasing access to other companies is vital to increasing growth and prosperity within our sectors. ADS is passionate about facilitating business development for our members through events like this one and many of our other services.”
To book a meeting, register your interest for the Meet the Buyer event here.
