The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX), the UK’s leading trade event for warehouse and intralogistics professionals, has announced its transition to a biennial format beginning with its 2027 event.
This strategic shift from its previous three-year cycle comes in direct response to overwhelming industry demand for more frequent networking and innovation showcases in the rapidly evolving materials handling sector.
IMHX 2025, scheduled for September 9-11 at the NEC Birmingham, will then start its new cycle and be back from 14 – 16 September 2027 in Hall 5 at NEC Birmingham.
“The decision to move IMHX to a biennial schedule reflects the accelerating pace of innovation in our industry,” said Chris Morley, Group Director – Maritime & Logistics at Informa. “With widespread automation, AI adoption and sustainability initiatives transforming warehousing and logistics at unprecedented speed, our stakeholders have clearly expressed the need for more regular opportunities to connect, showcase advancements and drive business growth.”
The upcoming IMHX 2025 is expected to welcome approximately 10,000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors, including industry leaders such as Crown, Toyota Material Handling, Körber, Combilift, AutoStore, Exotec and Swisslog. The exhibition will feature the new Future Zone, presented in partnership with SEC Storage, showcasing cutting-edge technologies focused on renewables, warehouse optimisation and eco-friendly solutions.
Rob Fisher, Chief Executive Officer at the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), co-owners of IMHX, commented: “The transition to a biennial format represents our commitment to serving the evolving needs of the materials handling community. This industry is a vital pillar of the UK economy and more frequent IMHX events will provide the consistent platform needed to support its continued growth and innovation. We’re excited about this new chapter and look forward to delivering even more value to exhibitors and visitors alike.”
The event will continue to offer its comprehensive free seminar programme covering smart technologies, environmental responsibility and operational excellence, while maintaining strong support from key industry associations including the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA) and the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA).
Visitor registration for IMHX 2025 is now open, with free entry available to professionals from warehousing, distribution, supply chain, e-commerce, retail and manufacturing sectors at www.imhx.net.
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