Top Automotive Industry Events to attend in 2025

Are you planning your next industry ‘go to’ event for 2025?

To help you stay up to date we’ve put together a list of “must attend” key dates for your 2025 automotive calendar …

09-12 January 2025, Autosport International (A25), NEC Birmingham

(Note: 09-10 January – Trade only)

Autosport International is the first event in the automotive calendar for 2025, showcasing the world of competitive motorsport from grass roots karting to elite Formula 1.

Europe’s biggest Motorsport Event (for the thrill of racing).

4 shows in 1 – Engineering / Motorsport / Performance and Live Action Arena.

2025 show feature – celebrating 75 years of F1.

 

27 February 2025, CAT Awards 2025, Manchester

The CAT Awards celebrates all of the best in the UK automotive aftermarket.

The annual awards ceremony is held at the 5-star Lowry Hotel in Manchester.

CAT Awards 2025 categories including, Independent Garage of the Year, Retailer of the Year, Supplier of the Year + many more.

 

2025 Geneva International Motor Show, Switzerland

For your information – The usual must attend Geneva International Motor Show has been surprisingly cancelled for 2025.

 

21-23 March 2025, Practical Classics – Classic Car and Restoration Show, NEC Birmingham

The Classic Car and Restoration Show is a must for any classic car enthusiasts.

With 1300+ cars on display, 160+ car clubs, 250+ exhibitors – if you love classic cars this is the show for you.  Whether you are in the midst of a restoration project or simply want to see the beautiful classic cars on display.  There’s lots to see and do – the classic car auction; car competitions; workshops on restoration skills and more.

 

29-30 April 2025, Automotive Europe 2025, Stuttgart, Germany

Reuters Events – The European Gathering for Senior OEM Leaders.

The two-day event attracts over 400 attendees, providing a valuable opportunity to network, share knowledge and collaborate.

The event features panel discussions, interactive workshops, and roundtable discussions.

 

29 April – 1 May 2025, Commercial Vehicle Show, NEC Birmingham

The Commercial Vehicle Show, the UK’s leading event for road transport, distribution, and logistics.

The event attracts over 300+ leading exhibitors, 100+ speakers, and 15,000+ visitors.  With expert-led talks, live demonstrations, and workshops to attend.

The ‘go to’ event for commercial vehicle, lorry, truck and van operators to network and showcase brands and products.

An unmissable show for anyone operating commercial vehicles.

 

13-15 May 2025, Future of the Car Summit 2025, London

The Future of the Car Summit returns to London in 2025.  The three-day event brings together some of the most influential figures in the global automotive industry.  An ideal opportunity to network.  The event features high level keynotes, interviews and panel discussions.

Moderated by FT Journalists.

 

21-24 May 2025, Autopromotec 2025, Bologna, Italy

The biennial exhibition is celebrating 60 years with it’s 30^th edition of Autopromotec – the international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products.

Autopromotec is the most specialised international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products in Italy.

 

03-05 June 2025, Automechanika Birmingham, NEC Birmingham

Automechanika Birmingham is the UK’s leading trade exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and supply chain sector.

The biennial event is a must for anyone who is in the trade with the last event in 2023 featuring 511 exhibitors from 23 countries and was attended by 14,402 visitors from across the automotive industry!

The event provides invaluable opportunities to network, attend keynote conference and to visit training sessions / demonstrations on all the latest technology and products.

 

09-10 July 2025, Vehicle Electrification Expo, NEC Birmingham

The UK’s largest EV Manufacturing Exhibition & Conference.

The Vehicle Electrification Expo is a two-day event attracting 5,500 attendees, 300+ exhibitors and 150+ speakers.  The event, dedicated to the development and application of high-performance EV’s, brings together experts from across the industry.  Showcasing the latest technologies for this rapidly growing market.

 

15-17 August 2025, The British Motor Show, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough

Nearly 60,000 families and car enthusiasts attend The British Motor Show every year, making it one of the largest consumer events in the UK.

The British Motor Show offers a weekend of family entertainment, featuring a mix of supercars, classic cars, new cars, EV’s, modified cars and motorsport.

Experience – stunt shows, celebrities on stage, under 17 driving and test drives.

 

29-30 October 2025, Advanced Engineering, NEC Birmingham

– Bridging the gap between sectors for the entire engineering and manufacturing supply chain.

This event enables you to network with industry peers, meet suppliers and stay up to date with the latest industry developments and products.  Attended by 9,800+ engineering professionals, 400+ leading suppliers/exhibitors and 200+ industry leading speakers – visit sessions across 5 forums; Aerospace, Automotive, Composites, Advanced Metal & Tech and Main Stage.

 

15 November 2025, Top Technician and Top Garage Awards Evening, Coventry

The Top Technician & Top Garage Awards Evening is a brilliant opportunity to meet some of the key figures in the sector.

The Top Technician Award see thousands of technicians from UK independent, fast fit, and franchised workshops enter.  Following 5 rounds of competition the winner and runner up is announced at the Awards evening.

Top Garage aims is to highlight the UK’s best independent garages, champion their success and reward their efforts.

New for 2025 is the Top Apprentice competition!

 

4 December 2025, IAAF Annual Conference and Awards Dinner, Milton Keynes

The annual IAAF (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation) Conference and Awards Dinner returns to the Double Tree Hilton in Milton Keynes in 2025.

The one-day event is exclusive for IAAF members.

The conference shares industry insights/news and welcomes key guest speakers. 

The day concludes with an awards dinner.

The event is attended by hundreds of key figures within the automotive aftermarket sector.  GCA were award winners in 2024 so you can be assured we will be in attendance again trying to regain our crown!

 

Please note – The above events may be subject to change and all details are to be verified with the organisers prior to attending.

 

Get in touch if you are planning to attend an automotive event and wish to meet up with one of our team.

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