Agenda

An engaging full day conference designed to encourage networking, spirited debate and information sharing.

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8:30 am
Break

Exhibition and Networking

Time to view the exhibitors before the conference commences

9:30 am
Welcome

Scene Setting

What's happening in the region and where it sits as part of the UK

Oliver Coppard

Mayor of South Yorkshire,
9:50 am
Keynote, Panel Discussion

Keynote - The Economic Future

The economic future of the advanced manufacturing sector in The North of England and beyond

Sponsored by:

Edward Smith

Co-Chief Investment Officer, Rathbones Investment Management

Steve Bagshaw

Chair , High Value Manufacturing Catapult

Richard Ralph

Senior Investment Manager, Foresight Group

Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL

,
10:40 am
Break

Break

Tea, coffee, networking and exhibition

11:10 am
Keynote, Panel Discussion

Keynote Session - Skills for the Future

Exploring the Future of Workforce Development: Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ), Apprenticeships, and Bitesize Training as Pathways to In-Demand Skills

Sponsored by:

Nikki Jones

Director , University of Sheffield, AMRC Training Centre

Keith Richardson

Hub Manager, South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub

Jo Keen

Skills Advisor, Skills Bank at SYMCA

Alice Lees

Degree Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice, Rolls-Royce

DR Graham Honeyman CBE

Managing Director, Sarach Steel Technologies Ltd
12:00 pm
Keynote, Panel Discussion

Keynote Session - Adopting new technologies;

AI and Technology in Manufacturing: Enhancing Processes through Vertical Integration
Vertical integration can play a crucial role in enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining control over the entire production process

Sponsored by:

Philip Rodrigo

Master Cutler, 2024-2025 , The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire

Darren Beardsmore

Managing Director, Gripple Automation

Matt Bacon

Operations Manager, Loadhog

Ian Nicholls

Quality & Technical Director, Sheffield Forgemasters
12:50 pm
Break

Lunch

Lunch, networking and exhibition

2:00 pm
Keynote

Keynote Session - Sustainability

Sustainability; challenges and opportunities in the region

Sponsored by:

Jean-Michel Bellas

Strategic Relationship Manager, E.ON
2:35 pm
Keynote, Panel Discussion

Keynote - Optimising Digitalisation

Optimising digitalisation and scaling; the do’s and don’ts to maximise productivity

Alastair Morris

Managing Director (UK), ACCU

Claire Scott

Technology Adoption Specialist, Made Smarter

Jamie Hinton

CEO, Razor | FT Top 1000 Fastest Growing Companies

Dr. Habiba Lais

Chartered Engineer and Technical Fellow in Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) , Nuclear AMRC
3:20 pm
Close

Closing remarks

Summary

4:30 pm
Close

Close

Exhibiton and Network with refreshments

8:30 pm
Break

Registration

Tea, coffee and networking

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