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GLOBAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SHOW

A Pioneering Manufacturing Technology Showcase in the Heart of the North


The Global Manufacturing Technology Show stands at the forefront of industrial innovation, nestled in the industrious North of England. This event is not just a local affair but an international showcase for industry intelligence, transformation, and acceleration.

The two day event, taking place in the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool on the 19th and 20th November 2025 connects the manufacturing sector with hundreds of innovative companies who provide the very latest cutting-edge technology, products and services to help navigate the ever-evolving world of modern manufacturing.

Be part of the UK's leading manufacturing technology showcase and demonstrate your cutting-edge solutions to a global audience.

Why Attend?

Enter a world where technology transforms manufacturing at the Global Manufacturing Technology Show. Here, visitors have the unique opportunity to explore a multitude of curated seminars. These sessions are designed to revolutionise strategies in smart manufacturing, presenting cutting-edge insights and fostering interactive learning. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of industry trends or seeking transformative solutions, our event is the platform where innovation meets practical application.

Don't miss out on the latest updates for GMTS 2025. Register your interest today, and we'll keep you informed about key event announcements and let you know as soon as visitor registration opens.

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From the south...

Avanti West Coast operates hourly, direct services from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (with a journey time of just over two hours). Other long-distance rail services also operate into Liverpool Lime Street station.

Exhibition Centre Liverpool is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or a short taxi ride. You can also transfer at Lime Street onto the underground Wirral Line trains to James Street station (10 minute walk) or catch the CityLink Route C4 (7am – 8pm) directly to the venue. If travelling from outside Merseyside, you can catch an underground train to James Street station from Lime Street station, inclusive of the cost of your train ticket.

Flying into Liverpool John Lennon Airport...

A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes or the express bus service Route 500 will take approximately 25 minutes, dropping you off within a five minute walk of Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

Most Liverpool city centre bound buses will call at either Queen Square bus station (a 15-minute walk) or Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is only a five minute walk to Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

For further information on bus routes within Merseyside, you can visit https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/routes-and-maps/

For up-to-date information on all bus, train and ferry services, call Traveline Merseyside on 0871 200 22 33, open 8am – 8pm, 364 days a year or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk

For all car journeys it's best to follow the white on brown tourist route signs for the Waterfront. These signs are visible on the major routes into the city. Exhibition Centre Liverpool is situated on the Kings Dock directly adjacent to the south side of the Albert Dock. Upon arrival, the Kings Dock entrance is clearly sign posted.

From the North...

Leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and then take signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centre until picking up signs for the Waterfront. 

From the South...

Leave the M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre along Edge Lane, picking up and following signs for Waterfront. 

There is onsite parking and plenty of parking nearby, more information on driving to the venue and parking can be found here.

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