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Line-up for Made Smarter conference revealed

Registration closes Friday 5 March

The full line-up for Made Smarter’s digital manufacturing conference has been revealed with 44 business and digitalisation leaders set to appear.

Billed as an event for manufacturers by manufacturers, the free-to-access virtual summit on March 10 will showcase how businesses can exploit digital technology and tools for a year of recovery, growth and resilience.

Leading the agenda will be North West metro mayors Andy Burnham (Greater Manchester) and Steve Rotheram (Liverpool City Region) who will share their insights about the importance of the manufacturing sector and the benefits technology is bringing to the North West economy.

There will be panel discussions and roundtable debates, interactive workshops, a virtual expo of the latest digital manufacturing technologies, and business advice sessions.

Almost 300 delegates have so far registered to attend one-day event, which runs from 9am to 5pm, and will be hosted virtually using PixelMax, an interactive online platform.

Registration closes at midday this Friday, so book now via https://www.madesmarter.uk/conference

Live panel sessions include: 

  • How Made Smarter is powering the fourth industrial revolution featuring manufacturing leaders including Juergen Maier, co-chair of the Made Smarter Commission and chair of Digital Catapult
  • The journey to digital: The manufacturer’s perspective
  • Using technology to boost business resilience in an uncertain world
  • The teams of tomorrow: engaging and upskilling your workforce
  • Sustainable manufacturing: how technology is leading the way
Juergen Maier, co-chair of the Made Smarter Commission and chair of Digital Catapult

Interactive workshops include

  • Fast forward your digital journey: A taste of a digital transformation
  • Leading your manufacturing business through digital change
  • Digitisation does not eliminate the need for manufacturing excellence

There will also be the opportunity to speak one on one with a variety of business advisers to explore the advice, support and funding available to manufacturers.


For more details or to register for the conference visit https://www.madesmarter.uk/conference