The unique agenda is the primary reason to attend. Aside from the combination of expert-led plenary sessions (keynotes, 5-minute ideas, panel discussions, etc.), the roundtable “deep-dive” discussions provide priceless insight and knowledge.
The extensive topic list is researched by The Manufacturer across a 300k-strong community to ensure maximum relevance. Attendees choose four of the topics across the two day Summit for a 60-minute interactive Q&A on each with 5 to 8 other industry leaders, hosted by a world-class manufacturer and a technology expert.
Day 1
2023-11-14
Day 2
2023-11-15
10:00 - 10:10
Chair’s Welcome

Welcome speech from our Chair.

10:10 - 10:25
Keynote: Unleashing Innovation, Collaboration and Concepting in the Manufacturing Sector

Embark on a transformative journey where Innovation, collaboration, and concepts converge to redefine the manufacturing landscape. This presentation unveils a new era of advanced research and technology development, where customer-centricity, collaboration, and sustainability reign supreme, ensuring that the manufacturing sector remains at the forefront of progress and innovation.

  • Creating an ecosystem of excellence: Developing partnerships with academia, research organizations, SMEs, and National Governments to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and accelerate progress.
  • Cultivating talent: Harnessing the expertise of diverse British and international professionals to drive game-changing solutions.
  • Net-zero solutions for the future: Pioneering innovative approaches that align with global net-zero goals and reshape the manufacturing landscape.
  • Focussing on tomorrow and beyond: Delving into horizon scanning techniques that identify emerging capabilities and innovation initiatives to ensure sustained technological leadership.
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Dave Holmes
BAE Systems
Managing Director - Falcon Works
10:25 - 10:40
Keynote: The future of manufacturing

 

10:40 - 10:45
5-minute idea presentation

 

10:45 - 10:55
Q&A with audience

 

10:55 - 11:00
Roundtable Discussion Briefing

 

11:00 - 12:00
Roundtable Discussion Session 1

Click here to view the extensive list of discussion topics available. Delegates get the opportunity to choose one to join.

11:26
The Manufacturer Top 100 Alumni Networking Drinks

2023 marks 10 years of The Manufacturer Top 100 awards programme. Join us for the networking drinks party where we celebrate the community with a Top 1000 Hall of Fame, after day one of Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit, part of The Manufacturer Live . All Top 100 Alumni manufacturers are invited to attend Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit with a VIP pass as part of their Top 100 benefits.

12:00 - 12:30
Panel Discussion: Building digital talent to accelerate digitalisation

 

12:30 - 13:15
Lunch Break and networking
13:15 - 13:20
Chair’s remarks
13:20 - 13:35
Keynote: How to use AI to drive value and growth
13:35 - 13:50
Keynote: Safeguarding Manufacturing: Navigating Factory Cybersecurity and Insights from Insurer Engagements

Manufacturing is now the number one targeted industry when it comes to cyber-crime. In 2022 ransomware attacks on industrial infrastructure nearly doubled, according to Dragos, and 70% of the compromised organisations surveyed by the cybersecurity provider were manufacturers.

 

As we all digitalise our factories and increase the ‘surface area’ for a potential hack, are we really aware of the risk to our organisations?

 

Ben Ellins, Factory Operations’ IT and Digital Visionary at Reckitt, delves into his revelations, garnered from navigating Reckitt’s liaison with cybersecurity insurers. Gain profound insights into the duality of factory digitisation, both within its walls and beyond. Be fortified to safeguard our manufacturing domain.

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Ben Ellins
Reckitt 
IT & Digital Director – Factory Operations
13:50 - 14:00
Q&A with audience
14:00 - 15:00
Roundtable Discussion Session 2

Click here to view the extensive list of discussion topics available. Delegates get the opportunity to choose one to join.

15:00 - 15:05
Chair’s Closing Remarks

 

16:00 - 18:00
The Manufacturer Top 100 Alumni Networking Drinks

2023 marks 10 years of The Manufacturer Top 100 awards programme. Join us for the networking drinks party where we celebrate the community with a Top 1000 Hall of Fame, after day one of Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit, part of The Manufacturer Live . All Top 100 Alumni manufacturers are invited to attend Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit with a VIP pass as part of their Top 100 benefits.

10:00 - 10:10
Chair’s Welcome

Welcome speech from our Chair.

10:10 - 10:25
Keynote: Unlocking the Power of Digital Twins to Innovate Your Business

With a myriad of applications for assets old and new, the digital twin concept can deliver savings and offers far more clarity to the supply chain and end customer. From smart buildings and jet engines to warships and even entire factories the ability to create a real-time digital representation of an asset – a so-called digital twin – is already revolutionising many areas of technology. Is this smart technology here to stay? What are the challenges today’s business leaders need to be aware of when getting under the skin of a digital twin?

 

  • The rise of the digital twin revolution
  • Impact on business growth and market opportunities
  • Gearing up for the data challenge and unlocking the power of data
  • What next for the digital agenda?
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Neil Young
Babcock International
Engineering and Technology Director
10:25 - 10:40
Keynote: How can industrial digitalisation help drive us to net zero manufacturing?
10:40 - 10:45
5-minute idea presentation
10:45 - 10:55
Q&A with audience
10:55 - 11:00
Roundtable Discussion Briefing
11:00 - 12:00
Roundtable Discussion Session 3

Click here to view the extensive list of discussion topics available. Delegates get the opportunity to choose one to join.

12:00 - 12:30
Panel Discussion – How are your peers tackling and overcoming digitalisation challenges?
12:30 - 13:15
Lunch Break and networking
13:15 - 13:20
Chair’s remarks
13:20 - 13:35
Keynote: Making the smart factory work – connect your machines, data and people.
13:35 - 13:50
Keynote: Building the most sustainable factory possible
13:50 - 14:00
Q&A with audience
14:00 - 15:00
Roundtable Discussion Session 4

Click here to view the extensive list of discussion topics available. Delegates get the opportunity to choose one to join.

15:00 - 15:05
Chairs Closing Remarks
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Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit is part of The Manufacturer Live, a series of award-winning events in Liverpool during November produced by The Manufacturer to champion the sector, promote innovation and recognise achievement. Click here for more information on The Manufacturer Live events.