This September, thousands of innovators, engineers, policymakers and investors will gather at Cenex Expo 2025 to explore the technologies and strategies driving the UK’s journey towards Net Zero and Connected Automated Mobility (CAM).
As specialists in technical and engineering recruitment, we’ll be there to connect with industry leaders and share our insights on how businesses can access the skills and talent they need to thrive in this fast-evolving sector. You can find us in Hall 3, stand C3-613.
Here are five trends we’ll be watching closely at this year’s show:
1. Scaling Up for Net Zero
The conversation has shifted from innovation pilots to commercial deployment. Whether it’s EV charging infrastructure, hydrogen powertrains, or sustainable supply chains, scaling up will be a defining theme in 2025.
Our take: scaling technology is only half the challenge — scaling talent pipelines is equally crucial. The demand for engineers, project managers, and manufacturing specialists will continue to grow as projects move from trial to roll-out.
2. Connected and Automated Mobility Moves Forward
From ADAS to fully automated vehicles, CAM is no longer a distant vision. At Cenex Expo 2025, we expect to see how UK legislation, cybersecurity frameworks, and infrastructure investment are enabling CAM to move closer to mainstream adoption.
Our take: CAM requires not just technology, but a multidisciplinary workforce — spanning software, AI, safety assurance, systems integration and testing. We help companies build the right blend of expertise to make autonomy a reality.
3. Cross-Sector Technology Transfer
Cenex highlights how innovations—like battery systems, hydrogen fuel tech, and digital twins—are being adopted across automotive, agriculture, aerospace, and defence.
Our take: This is where our EV recruitment strength comes in. We bridge industries by placing engineers with transferable skills—whether from automotive to aerospace, or energy sectors—helping businesses make bold moves into new applications.
4. Hydrogen’s Commercial Moment
Hydrogen mobility is moving beyond proof of concept, with more real-world applications in heavy goods vehicles, marine and off-highway sectors. The Expo will showcase the latest developments in hydrogen refuelling, storage, and powertrain innovation.
Our take: with demand rising, companies need to secure not just technology, but the specialist talent to bring hydrogen solutions to scale — from chemical engineers to systems integrators.
5. Skills for a Net Zero Future
The technologies on show at Cenex Expo are only possible with the right people in place. The skills shortage across engineering, manufacturing, and energy is one of the sector’s most pressing challenges.
Our take: that’s where Jonathan Lee Recruitment supports the industry — helping organisations attract, retain, and develop the talent needed to deliver Net Zero and CAM innovation.
Meet Us at Cenex Expo 2025
We’re excited to be part of Cenex Expo again this year. If you’re attending, come and visit us in Hall 3, stand C3-613 to discuss:
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How to access hard-to-find technical talent
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Recruitment strategies to support scale-up
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Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration
📍 Cenex Expo 2025 | UTAC Millbrook | 3–4 September 2025
If you’d like to arrange a meeting with our team ahead of the event, get in touch with us here. We look forward to seeing you at Cenex Expo 2025.
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