What was on at EDS 2025?

From cutting-edge tech and hands-on workshops to student showcases and simulator showdowns, EDS 2025 is packed with features designed to engage, inform, and inspire the entire design engineering community!

 Whether you're looking to discover the latest innovations, level up your skills, or just enjoy the buzz of the UK’s only event dedicated to design engineers, there’s something here for you!

Discover what's on below:

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What to expect...

3 Conference Streams
Leading industry journals, The Engineer, Eureka and New Electronics curate an informative conference programme for EDS covering all the latest trends, opportunities and challenges within engineering, electronics and embedded design.
EDS Party

We're inviting all visitors, exhibitors, and speakers to join us at the EDS Party, where you can enjoy complimentary drinks, nibbles, and live music. This year, we've expanded our space to include a quieter area away from the music, providing the perfect spot to catch up with friends, clients, and colleagues after a bustling day. It's an ideal opportunity to relax and connect!

2 Workshop Theatres
Discover new tools and techniques so you can break free of ‘tried and tested' design methods at our EDS practical workshops.

Innovation Zone

Explore cutting-edge advancements in the Innovation Zone, showcasing the latest innovations the industry has to offer.
Games Zone
We're thrilled to share the exciting news that the Games Zone is making a comeback at EDS! Enjoy the immersive F1 racing simulator and basketball shoot the hoop. Stay tuned for more details on the challenges we have in store for 2025, and what prizes you can win!
Chill and Charge Zone
Need a break? Our Chill and Charge Zone offers a quiet spot to relax and recharge both yourself and your devices.
Start Up Zone

Explore cutting-edge advancements from our fantastic start-ups. Explore new products from Structural Evolution, Electrogear Solutions, Infinecity and HAL Robotics. Plus 3D printers and scanners from Construct 3D, Nexa 3D, and Central Scanning.

NTU Showcase
Nottingham Trent University's product design students will be back to showcase and demonstrate the creative, innovative projects of the next generation of product design engineers! Find out more 

Unlock the Future of Mobile Robotics

We’re thrilled to welcome KUKA to EDS! Discover their next-gen Autonomous Mobile Robots and see how intelligent mobility is reshaping intralogistics and production, from no-code programming to powerful fleet management.

Here's what previous visitors had to say...

EDS had an excellent atmosphere with each exhibitor stand providing clear and accessible information on products and services. An invaluable event to keep up with technologies in engineering and hear from industry leaders.
Jenny Bruerton
Contracts Lead Constulant, Recruit12
A brilliant range of exhibitors at the Engineering Design Show combined with a bustling footfall made for a memorable year!
Gethin Roberts
CEO, Iterate
Engineering Design Show is an exhibition not to be missed. It’s an excellent event for networking and has a strong conference programme.
Jasmin Shearan
Account Manager, Sciad Communications
EDS is the simplest way to find everyone in one place. Many companies presented their novelties, and all had something new and exciting to show off.
Daniela Gonzalez
CEO & Managing Director, BARO
This was the first time Decade Monitoring solutions visited the engineering design show. We would recommend this to our customers to attend in the future. The environment was very friendly, we spoke to many of our clients and there was some amazing digital engineering on display, many solutions for a better future.
Barry Nash
Technical Operations Manager, Decade Monitoring Solutions

FAQs

The event is ideal for design engineers, electronics engineers, embedded system designers, managers, and professionals involved in product development and manufacturing processes.

Registration for EDS 2026 is now open! You can register your place by clicking here 

Visitors can expect to see a wide range of suppliers, live demonstrations, keynote speeches from industry leaders, technical workshops, and networking opportunities with peers.

Yes, there are numerous networking opportunities including networking lounges and the EDS party (4.30 pm - 6:30 pm on 8 October) where you can connect with peers and experts.

Yes, the event features a variety of technical workshops and seminars led by industry experts. These sessions cover a range of topics from design principles to advanced engineering solutions.

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Absolutely! The event is a great opportunity for team members to learn and network together.