same dates- Automechanika Birmingham, Med-Tech Innovation Expo, Smart Manufacturing Week, and TCT 3Sixty— all under one roof.
• VIP buyers programme – open to senior manufacturers, offering exclusive networking opportunities.
Conference Programme
From Human-Robot collaboration and sustainable practices to clean mobility and breaking silos, this programme tackles the hottest topics shaping the industry. Explore challenges like manufacturing security, IP management, and global trading, plus game-changing insights on PLM, composites, and connecting the shop floor to the top floor.
Here’ s a sneak peek at what you can expect:
Presentations and Q & A discussion
• Matthew Atkinson, Lead Research Engineer- Jaguar Land Rover( 14:00- 14:30 – 4th June) Composite Cross Car Beam: A Case Study in Sustainable Design- Exploring the common misconception that sustainability has to come at a cost, how changing perspectives can alter the definition of sustainability, and how this is critical to our future business. This presentation will outline the replacement of environmentally damaging magnesium with a right-materialright-place solution, the journey to get there, and where we need to go next.
• Dr Benjamin Silverstone, Associate Professor, Head of Skills Policy and Strategy- WMG – University of Warwick( 11:10- 11:40 – 4th June) We Know What We Need, Now, How Do We Get It?- A lot of focus has been placed on understanding the needs of skills for the future and, in many ways, this will always be a challenge as things will always change. However, we are now in a much better position to more accurately predict capability shifts and plan to assess what industry will need to do. We now need to better understand how to ensure that the actual interventions needed are in place.
From ensuring that we have a robust skills system to effectively linking employers, individuals and the educators together to deliver there needs to be a more joined up look at how we get what we need once we understand what it is that we want. Every stakeholder has a role to play in this.
• Jesper Toubol, Vice President Operations- Moulding Production- LEGO Group( 10:25- 11:00 – 5th June) Unlocking the Power of Data and Al for Smarter Manufacturing- Jesper will share his insights into how you can:
- Leverage machine learning to enhance condition-based maintenance and reduce downtime.
- Empower connected workers with accessible, real-time data through shop floor data democratization.
- Analyse and address process variances to drive operational excellence and sustainable improvements.
Workshops:
• Dr Muddassir Ahmed, Founder & CEO- SCMDOJO( 11:45- 12:40 – 4th June) Supply Chain Talent Needs in the Age of AI- This presentation will address the changing requirements for talent in supply chain management due to increased digitalisation and AI integration. Digital skills are becoming essential for supply chain professionals. The presentation will explore how AI is transforming supply chains, necessitating a shift towards more strategic roles. It will also highlight existing skills gaps and obstacles to AI implementation, as well as provide strategies for developing a workforce prepared for the future.
• Paul Moss, Director- Intergage( 15:30- 16:20 – 4th June) Discover the Power of Precision Marketing- Does your marketing sometimes feel like a cracked egg— spilling everywhere but never quite landing where it matters most? Perhaps you’ re frustrated with lack of ROI, struggling with stagnant sales or lost in a sea of sameness.
The truth is, you’ re spreading yourself too thin and trying to implement short-term initiatives to a long-term business problem- stifled growth.
In this workshop you’ ll learn how to target the right clients with precision and purpose. This is the essence of Fried Egg Marketing ®, a focused strategy designed to guide your ideal client through a personalised journey, from first contact to becoming a loyal, profitable, long-term customer.
Forget the strategies that have had you scrambling for quick fixes. Implement a methodology that will help you build meaningful, longterm results for your business.
• Speakers from I4Excellence Ltd. and Unipart Group( 11:25- 12:25 – 5th June) Foundations for Excellence- Many organisations are already on their journey to excellence – their best-practice has informed useful‘ models’, principles, methods and tools. The manufacturing sector has led much of this development, but a lot of misunderstanding remains in many organisations.
All of these‘ Excellence’ approaches are widely applicable in any organisation and can deliver significant long-term benefits.
The workshop will provide key insights on‘ Organisation Excellence’ and challenge attendees to identify the next steps toward becoming an excellent organisation.
Panel Discussions:
• Speakers from Rolls Royce SMR, NHS Supply Chain, University of Warwick, Hexagon Consultants Limited and Digital Catapult( 12:45- 13:30 – 4th June) Manufacturing Supply Chains Under Geopolitical Uncertainties- The global manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, trade realignments, and shifting economic policies. In an era marked by rising protectionism, supply chain disruptions, and heightened concerns over national security, businesses and policymakers must rethink traditional sourcing and production strategies. In