Trade Mission to the UK & CENEX Expo

The UK Government's Department for Business & Trade (DBT) is organising a 3-day mission for players in the automotive technology value chain.

The aim of this event is to invite an international audience to discover the UK's automotive technologies and centres of excellence, and to facilitate B2B meetings between the various players.

The visit to the UK will begin with a bespoke two-day programme highlighting the capabilities and strengths of the UK automotive industry, before finishing with two days at CENEX Expo 2025, the UK's leading automotive innovation event.

CENEX Expo 2025

Building on the legacy of CENEX-LCV and CENEX-CAM, CENEX Expo sets out a programme where innovations in zero-emission vehicles and connected automated mobility combine to shape the future of mobility.

In addition to the technology exhibition, the show features a full programme of seminars with a variety of speakers from government and industry, as well as a comprehensive presentation of research and development innovations from our leading automotive technology companies and universities. The event will take place on 3 and 4 September 2025 at the Millbrook Proving Grounds in Bedford, UK.

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The mission programme

Sunday 31st August

Arrival at the hotel

##Monday 1 September and Tuesday 2 September

Comprehensive briefing on the UK automotive sector and a two-day visit programme featuring visits to UK automotive technology development companies and automotive centres of excellence, with a focus on the mobility of the future sub-sectors, including:

• EV value chain
• Connected and autonomous mobility
• Hydrogen for mobility
• Lightening
• AI & software
• Measurement and testing
• Electric powertrain, including motors and inverters
• Man-machine interface

Followed by a reception and networking dinner.

Wednesday 3 September and Thursday 4 September

Participation in CENEX Expo, meetings with key contacts and potential suppliers.

DBT will also be setting up B2B meetings in a dedicated area on Thursday 4th.

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Cost

DBT will cover all travel costs related to the in-country programme, starting on Monday at 9am, as well as a networking dinner.

**Participants will be responsible for international travel, airport transfers, hotel accommodation and all incidental expenses.