The Future of Manufacturing Conference

The Future of Manufacturing Conference will explore the importance of Industry 4.0 and digital transformation, plus current energy efficiency best practice and sustainability trends within the sector. Featuring expert speakers, breakout sessions, panel discussions and plenty of networking opportunities, this is an event not to miss for manufactures and anyone that support or works with the manufacturing industry in Hull & East Yorkshire.

Network with industry experts, discover cutting-edge technologies, and shape the future of Hull & East Yorkshire manufacturing together.

Keynote Speaker

We are delighted to confirm that Professor Juergen Maier CBE, industrialist, Chair of Great British Energy, and former Chief Executive of Siemens UK will join us at the conference.

Delivering a keynote address about the importance of digital transformation within manufacturing, and the future of energy for the sector, Professor Maier will provide expert insight from his time in industry. He will also discuss the role that GB Energy will play in supporting the UK’s transition to renewable energy sources, including the key role of manufacturers in producing renewable and sustainable energy systems.

Professor Maier’s keynote address will be followed by a fireside chat, giving delegates the exclusive opportunity to ask questions of the current Chair of GB Energy.

Conference Agenda

8.30am: Arrivals, Networking, Tea & Coffee and Exhibitor Marketplace

9am: Welcome Address

9.15am: Keynote Address & Fireside Chat – Professor Juergen Maier CBE

9.45am: Conference Session 1 – Digital Transformation & Productivity in Manufacturing – featuring:

• Jo Young, Director of Additive X and Vice-Chair of Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber Board
• Jeff Long, Industrial Digital Technology Specialist, Argento Business Alchemy
• Craig Douglas, CEO, DataFlowIQ
• Darren Dickinson, Commercial Director, StyleTech Solutions

10.45am: Mid-Morning Break

11am: Conference Session 2 – Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Manufacturing – featuring:

• Mike Riding, Director of Special Projects, Eltherington Group
• Dr Sean Casey, Lead Energy Engineer, Environmental Strategies

12pm: Discussion Panel, with Q&A

12.30pm: Closing Remarks & Event Feedback

12:45pm: Buffet Lunch, Networking & Exhibitor Marketplace

2pm: Event Close

This event is aimed at Manufacturing businesses, their representatives, and anyone that works with the sector such as training providers, business support agencies and industry bodies. The event organisers reserve the right to cancel bookings made by persons that do not meet this eligibility criteria.

This event is delivered via a partnership of Invest Hull, Invest East Yorkshire and the HEY Business, Growth and Skills Hub. Delegate booking details will be shared between this delivery partnership for the purposes of organising the event, and for monitoring and evaluation purposes only. Your data will not be used for any other purpose.

Should you have any questions about the event please contact business.support@hullcc.gov.uk