SMMT meet the buyer

SMMT have prepared the following announcement.

SMMT’s Meet the Buyer event will be returning for its second edition this year, building on the success of the May event.

The event will match automotive buyers with suppliers to develop meaningful business connections during this key period of recovery and transition.

The event will be hosted physically at the Coventry Building Society Arena (formerly Ricoh Arena) on 19 October 2021 (09:00-17:00) - Arena Retail Park, Classic Dr, Coventry, United Kingdom, CV6 6AS.

Please note: SMMT is planning to deliver this event as a physical in-person event. SMMT will follow government guidelines on physical event hosting and will have a digital only contingency in place.


Format for the day
Alongside the 1-1 buyer supplier meetings, the event will also include:

• A plenary session
• Exhibitions
• Facilitated networking
• Seminars and workshops

Key areas of interest

SMMT will aim to recruit as many automotive buyers and suppliers to the event, to deliver as much value as possible to the sector. Buyers across ALL commodity areas of interest will be targeted, including those responsible for components and capabilities in the following areas:

• Batteries and energy storage
• Power electronics
• Motors and electric machines
• Infotainment and connectivity
• Sensors and autonomy

For more information and to register please visit the SMMT website here.