Collectively , they will discuss everything from the UK ’ s role in low carbon motoring and green mobility , how to master the post-pandemic recovery , addressing mental health in the workplace , and how attracting more young people to the industry can have a positive impact on the sector ’ s health , wealth and productivity .
FOCUS ON INNOVATION
Visitors to the Subcon Conference Theatre will also be lucky enough to see the Subcon Launchpad Award presentations . After a powerful launch in 2019 , The Launchpad and Launchpad Awards return for a second outing at Subcon 2021 to provide start-ups and entrepreneurs throughout the sector with a valuable platform for sharing innovation and earning muchneeded recognition and brand awareness among thousands of engineering and manufacturing professionals .
Up to eight businesses under three years old will be given a free stand in the Launchpad area , offered expert advice and marketing support and automatically
Together , Subcon , The Engineer Expo and MMS will deliver a unique and relevant event for the UK ’ s manufacturing and engineering industry .
entered into the 2021 Launchpad Awards where they ’ ll be allocated a five-minute slot to present their innovation to a panel of expert judges including Subcon event director Gordon Kirk and chair Jon Excell .
Judging panel chair Jon Excell said : “ We ’ re very excited about the return of the Launchpad competition . Its debut in 2019 uncovered some truly inspirational and potentially game-changing UK engineering innovators and disruptors spanning a range of sectors , so we ’ re really looking forward to welcome it back and seeing this year ’ s crop of entries .”
For visitors attending September ’ s Subcon , the Launchpad is a unique opportunity to view leading-edge innovation which can drive up productivity and boost competitiveness .
Subcon event director Gordon Kirk added : “ Young businesses have faced extraordinary challenges as they have sought to bring ingenuity to market over the past year . It ’ s important that Subcon continues to provide a platform that focuses on the next generation of innovators and showcases their contribution to the future of industry and the UK ’ s global competitiveness .
A STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY
“ Subcon is a strategic opportunity for companies throughout the manufacturing supply chain to meet face-to-face , reconnect and secure business growth and a timely and unique platform for any UK manufacturers looking to source or develop a robust and localised network of UK supply chain partners ,” added Kirk .
“ The past 18-months has been unprecedented and Subcon will shine a light on the untold challenges and opportunities this industry is facing , including the supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic and how that has served to highlight the true value of a reliable , local supply chain offering short lead time and better quality .”
Subcon , The Engineer Expo and Manufacturing Management Show will be run in accordance with Government guidance on COVID-19 , ensuring a safe and comfortable environment .
Visitor registration is open now at www . subconshow . co . uk .
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