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

The panel is:

• Nadhim Zahawi MP, Minister for Industry,

• Ian Funnell, CEO, ABB

• Juergen Maier, CEO, Siemens UK

• Dick Elsy, CEO, High Value Manufacturing Catapult

• Bobbie Davies, Public Affairs Manager, Tata Steel

They will be discussing the future of manufacturing in the age of automation and will cover a range of topical issues such as: growing businesses, increasing UK competitiveness, the opportunity of global trade, localisation and onshoring - free ports, increasing investment, the climate agenda, Made Smarter, the Convervative manufacturing policy plan, addressing the skills gap and creating the leaders of the future.