Location and Venue

The City of Sheffield

Nature, culture, people, peaks. Sheffield is a vibrant, green, modern city with real character.

It offers a big city feel as well as the space and adventure of the Peak District National Park, which is on the doorstep. That means amazing food, theatres, street art, gigs, bars, clubs and festivals can all be enjoyed, while you can also hike, climb and ride through the greenest city in the UK.

 To find out more about Sheffield, visit https://www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/

Sheffield is well-placed for an engieering convention. With a legacy spanning centuries, Sheffield's engineering prowess and industrial heritage has left an indelible mark on the global stage. From the innovative steel manufacturing techniques pioneered in its factories, to the precision craftsmanship behind its world-famous cutlery and tools, Sheffield has long been at the forefront of engineering excellence. Its rich history of innovation continues to inspire future generations, as the city embraces modern technologies and remains a hub of engineering expertise.

Bessemer converter, Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield 

Sheffield thrives as a hotbed of cutting-edge engineering, with notable institutions like the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at the University of Sheffield leading the way. Collaborations with industry giants like Boeing and McLaren drive innovation, propelling Sheffield to the forefront of technological advancements and solidifying its reputation as a dynamic hub of engineering excellence. 

Venue - The Diamond, University of Sheffield 

The Diamond is a fresh, bright and unique learning and teaching facility, housing a range of specialist engineering laboratories and a dedicated team of educators, focused on developing practical skills.

It is also home to the iForge, the UK’s first student-led maker space in a UK university, giving all engineering students the opportunity to collaborate, create and make outside of academic studies.


For more information visit: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/engineering/diamond-engineering