This event will feature an expert panel Chaired by APMG Co-Chair Barry Sheerman MP followed by a drinks reception and all colleagues and stakeholders are encouraged to attend.

The panel is:

• Bill Esterson MP, Shadow Minister (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy & International Trade)

• Dai Richards, Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, ABB

• Steve Turner, Assistant General Secretary, Unite

• Rosa Wilkinson, Director of Communications, High Value Manufacturing Catapult

• Vinous Ali, Associate Director of Policy, Tech UK and Fellow of Cambridge University’s Centre for Science

The panel will be discussing the future of manufacturing in the age of automation and will cover a range of topical issues such as: the link between productivity and competitiveness, the threat of lacking investment, Made Smarter, the positive role of automation, the potential of a 'Green new deal', Labour's manufacturing policy plan, addressing the skills gap and creating the workforce and jobs of the future.

The venue is in the secure zone, so delegates will need to be accredited passholders to attend.