Fife Council’s Economic Development Team is inviting expressions of interest from Fife businesses wishing to attend the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expo 2026, taking place on 11th September 2026 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn, as part of our Trade Development Programme.

The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expo is one of the region’s premier industrial events, bringing together senior leaders, engineers, supply chain professionals, innovators, and technology providers. This one day showcase explores the future of manufacturing through expert speakers, themed stages, exhibitor demonstrations, and practical case studies.

The event features more than 150 exhibitors and 100+ speakers, covering a wide range of industrial and technological themes shaping the sector.

Why Join the Northern Ireland Manufacturing Expo Learning Journey?

This supported learning journey offers a valuable opportunity for Fife businesses to gain insight into the latest manufacturing innovations, supply chain strategies, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Attendees can benefit from:

• Direct exposure to leading-edge manufacturing and engineering innovations, including automation, robotics, AI, smart factories, and digitalisation
• Insights into sustainability, the circular economy, decarbonisation, and net zero initiatives
• Practical sessions on supply chain resilience, operational efficiency, and productivity improvement
• Networking opportunities with senior industrial decision makers, engineers, supply chain leaders, entrepreneurs, academia, policymakers, and transformation specialists
• Access to real-world case studies, innovation showcases, and themed stages exploring critical focus areas for the sector

Who Should Apply?

This supported learning journey is suitable for:

• Engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, and precision engineering companies
• Automation, robotics, digital, AI, and Industry 4.0 technology providers
• Supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operational solutions specialists
• Energy transition, sustainability, and net zero focused businesses
• Professional and technical services supporting industrial sectors
• Any Fife-based business seeking innovation, diversification, supply chain insights, or industrial market development

Support Available

A limited level of support may be available to help eligible Fife businesses participate in this learning journey.

This could include contributions toward travel, accommodation, and/or exhibition entry; however, the exact level of support will depend on available budgets at the time of allocation.

Please note that:

• Support is not guaranteed,
• Businesses that have previously received funding may receive a lower contribution, and
• Final support levels will be confirmed once all applications have been assessed.

Participants will also be asked to complete a short post event feedback form to help evaluate the impact of the programme.

To note your interest, get in touch with Kieran Hunter, Economic Advisor – Market and Trade Development at email: [email protected].