2026 Events calendar

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Holdson has confirmed its 2026 events calendar, outlining a focused programme of exhibitions and industry events across additive manufacturing, aerospace, defence, energy and advanced manufacturing. 

 

The calendar reflects Holdson’s commitment to engaging directly with customers, partners and collaborators operating in regulated and high-value manufacturing environments, both in the UK and internationally. 

February

MRE (Innovate UK): Attending 

Holdson will attend MRE as part of the Innovate UK network, engaging with manufacturers, technology providers, and innovation organisations across the advanced manufacturing landscape. 

National Manufacturing Summit: Attending 

Holdson will attend the National Manufacturing Summit to connect with industry leaders and decision-makers across UK manufacturing, exploring opportunities within production, supply chains, and manufacturing innovation. 

March

DPRTE: Attending 

Holdson will attend DPRTE in Farnborough to engage with organisations operating in defence procurement and regulated supply chains. 

Boston & Pittsburgh, USA: Innovate UK Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) 

In March, Holdson’s CTO Neil Dickinson will be in the Boston and Pittsburgh areas as part of Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP). 

The visit will focus on direct engagement with US-based customers, partners and innovation organisations operating in additive manufacturing and regulated sectors.  

AMUK Members Forum 

Holdson will attend the AMUK Members Forum to engage with the UK additive manufacturing community, including OEMs, service providers, and technology developers. 

 

April

Toronto, Canada: Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme (GIP) 

In April, Neil will be in Toronto as part of Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme (GIP). 

During the visit, Holdson will meet with organisations exploring additive manufacturing, post-processing validation and collaborative R&D,. 

Hannover Messe: Attending 

Holdson will attend Hannover Messe to engage with the international industrial technology ecosystem, including advanced manufacturing, automation, and engineering innovation stakeholders. 

MACH: Exhibiting 

Holdson will be exhibiting at MACH, showcasing electrochemical post-processing capability to manufacturers exploring production-ready finishing routes for complex metal components. 

Additive Manufacturing Conference, Antalya: Attending 

Holdson will also attend AM Conference to connect with the wider additive manufacturing community and stay close to emerging application needs and industrial trends. 

May

All-Energy Exhibition & Conference: Exhibiting 

Holdson will be exhibiting at All-Energy, engaging with organisations across the energy ecosystem and advanced engineering supply chain. 

June

Smart Manufacturing Week  

Holdson will be present at Smart Manufacturing Week, meeting manufacturers and solution providers focused on digitalisation, production readiness, and scalable industrial processes. 

TCT 3Sixty: Co-exhibiting 

Holdson will also be exhibiting at TCT 3Sixty alongside AMS, connecting with UK additive manufacturing users and partners seeking repeatable, geometry-safe finishing solutions. 

July

Farnborough International Airshow: Attending 

Holdson will attend Farnborough Airshow to engage with aerospace and defence stakeholders exploring advanced manufacturing and post-processing technologies. 

National Nuclear Manufacturing Summit: Attending 

Holdson will attend the National Nuclear Manufacturing Summit, supporting conversations around qualification, control, and manufacturing routes in highly regulated environments. 

The Advanced Materials Show: Attending 

Holdson will also attend The Advanced Materials Show to connect with materials and manufacturing specialists working on next-generation performance-critical applications. 

October

Digital Manufacturing 2 Day: Attending 

Holdson will attend Digital Manufacturing 2 Day to engage with organisations focused on digital manufacturing capability, process integration, and industrial innovation.

November

Formnext: Exhibiting 

Holdson will be exhibiting at Formnext for its 4th year, engaging with the global additive manufacturing community and strategic partners across high-value industrial sectors. 

Further details for each event, including stand locations and which members of the Holdson team will be attending, will be shared closer to the event dates via the Holdson website and LinkedIn.