Cenex Expo serves as the premier gathering for all major stakeholders engaged in the advancement of road transport decarbonisation and connected automated mobility innovations and the scale-up for impact and economic growth. The event consistently attracts the most influential contributors, ensuring a dynamic exchange of expertise and ideas that drive forward the future of mobility. 

For its latest edition, Cenex Expo takes place in Wales, offering a renewed platform for exhibitors and visitors representing every facet of mobility market transformation. The focus this year is firmly directed towards growth, through market development and manufacturing scale-up.  Vehicle electrification remains the key pathway to transport decarbonisation and the latest technology developments will be showcased at this year’s Cenex Expo, along with the advanced manufacturing technologies and processes for automotive sector scale-up. 

Market development will be reviewed through a focus on clean energy for transport electrification.  For Connected Automated Mobility, the commercialisation phase for driverless vehicles is fast approaching and Cenex Expo will provide updates on policy, technology and market development.    

This year’s Cenex Expo will also turn the spotlight on key enabling technologies including semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence and cyber security. These developments highlight the ongoing evolution and diversification within the mobility sector, reinforcing the event's position as a catalyst for agenda setting, innovation showcasing and fostering collaboration.

For nearly two decades, Cenex Expo has been the UK’s reference point for future mobility and decarbonisation. Many of the technologies now entering mass production, from EV powertrains to charging infrastructure, were first showcased at Cenex Expo. The event consistently brings together a diverse audience, including leading vehicle manufacturers, key policymakers in transport and decarbonisation, OEM manufacturers, inventors, investors, academia and government officials.

Driving engagement

Cenex Expo plays a pivotal role in fostering engagement with the latest innovations in technology, policy and market transformation. This comprehensive series of seminars and discussions ensures that visitors and exhibitors leave the event well-informed about current trends shaping the future of mobility and sustainable transport, particularly regarding business and R&D opportunities and the pathways from pilot projects to large-scale delivery. Additionally, the event offers practical insights and guidance into securing investment funding and accessing public and private sector support for growth.

The most diverse calibre of mobility specialists

Cenex Expo’s exhibitors and visitors underscore the significant opportunities emerging in decarbonisation and Connected Automated Mobility. Every event showcases advancements in EV technologies, growth in charging infrastructure, developments in heavy goods vehicle decarbonisation, and emerging   alternative decarbonisation pathways, most notably hydrogen. Furthermore, Cenex Expo exhibitors are regularly at the forefront of presenting data-driven mobility software and the secure, connected and automated systems that underpin modern transport. 

Expanding scope with spotlight on Wales

The 2026 edition of Cenex Expo, taking place at the ICC in Wales, is the UK’s pre-eminent event to hear and see first-hand how the UK automotive sector is responding to the UK Government’s Drive35 programme.  Alongside its core focus on automotive sector innovation, Cenex Expo is expanding its scope to include advanced manufacturing technologies and processes that can aid scale-up and pave the way for gigafactories. 

The event will highlight the Welsh automotive innovation cluster’s key strengths in semiconductors and cyber security. These technologies are vital for future mobility, energy infrastructure, connectivity and manufacturing efficiency and resilience. 

It is anticipated that these features will attract interest from international organisations. This will promote collaboration and trade, while highlighting the importance of both the Welsh Government and Cenex Expo in advancing industrial and economic development.

Continuing this successful legacy

The achievements realised at Cenex Expo to-date are a testament to the power of commitment and creativity. The collaborative environment fostered by the event continues to shape the future of mobility and transportation, illustrating what can be accomplished when diverse stakeholders unite to address the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Subsidised public transport travel and accommodation options are available to exhibitors and guests.

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