Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow – 1st & 2nd October 2025
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd of October 2025. Encompassing a comprehensive conference programme and an extensive exhibition area displaying the latest technological solutions and business services available, the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will highlight the key trends and challenges facing Scottish industry, while also offering practical solutions and showcasing the latest innovations, developments in best practice and new technological advances.
The event will cover various topical themes including: AI; Industry 4.0, IOT, 3D Printing, Digital Manufacturing, Smart Factory, Lean & Continuous Improvement, Robotics & Automation, Industrial Blockchain, Research & Development, Precision Engineering, QEHS, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sustainability, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Maintenance & Asset Management, Procurement, Government Policy and Industrial Strategy, Exports, Skills & Training.
An impressive line-up of manufacturing leaders, academics and government agencies who will engage in a stimulating blend of key note addresses and debates is currently being assembled for the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition in Glasgow.
Visitors interested in improving the performance of their business can listen to case studies and technical presentations from leading global and Scottish manufacturing experts, and meet with providers of cutting-edge technology.
The Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will serve as a national forum in order to successfully connect key stakeholders across the full manufacturing spectrum in Scotland, including the food and drink, energy, renewables, electronics, aerospace, pharma, medtech, healthcare, construction, textiles, procurement, high tech manufacturing and precision engineering sectors.
Scotland’s Manufacturing Industry
Once boasting the most sophisticated shipbuilding industry in the world, the manufacturing sector in Scotland has changed rapidly in recent years and, following a period of sharp decline in the 1980s and 1990s, it has now been regenerated and successfully diversified.
The manufacturing sector in Scotland has an output value of over £18 billion and supports 195,000 jobs (7% of Scotland’s workforce), according to the Regional Manufacturing Outlook 2025 report from Make UK and BDO. The food and drink industry is the largest subsector accounting for 31.5% of all manufacturing output followed by pharmaceuticals at 9.1% and metal products at 7.9%.
Headed by Scotch whisky, the Scottish beverage sector is home to well-known brands such as Johnnie Walker, Glenfiddich, Heineken, Irn Bru and BrewDog. Scotland generates 10% of the UK’s total exports of goods. Accounting for 55% of sales, the EU is Scotland’s largest export market followed by Asia & Oceania (16%) and North America (14%)
The Government of Scotland is committed to continuing to improve productivity and increase investment in the manufacturing industry, as a means of helping to redress regional imbalances, and in order to grow the Scottish economy. The Scottish Government has invested heavily to support and develop the manufacturing sector and to promote advanced manufacturing technologies and processes.
Initiatives such as the development of the National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland (NMIS) and the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) are helping to drive innovation, establish links with academia and encourage businesses to harness new technologies to enhance efficiency.
Challenges
The Scottish manufacturing industry and its associated supply chain are facing the ongoing challenge of adapting to the disruptive changes generated by the digital revolution and the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ (Industry 4.0). This upheaval is creating both obstacles and opportunities for manufacturers and their supply chain operators, who must evolve accordingly by adopting new technologies and skill sets.
New approaches and technology have been introduced in recent years that have created significant organisational and process improvements for manufacturers. Indeed, the aim of the Conference & Exhibition is to showcase such innovative approaches and technologies.
The layout of the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is intended to maximise the opportunity for delegates to network and make new contacts. With its comprehensive programme of free workshops and key note speakers combined with exhibitors displaying the latest technological solutions available, the event is intended to provide something of interest and value for all visitors.
For further information about the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition visit https://www.manufacturingexposcotland.com/
Scottish Engineering
Scottish Engineering, the industry membership and representative body for manufacturing and engineering in Scotland, is again the Headline Sponsor of the 2025 Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition.
Event Organiser
Premier Publishing & Events has been staging major exhibitions and conferences in the UK and Ireland for many years. In addition to the Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition on 1st & 2nd October, 2025 at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, other forthcoming national events include:
* Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – 11th September, 2025 – Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn, Northern Ireland;
* Wales Manufacturing & Supply Chain Exhibition & Conference – 26th February, 2026 – International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), Newport;
* Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition –27 & 28th May, 2026 –RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
