9:00 am to 9:10 am CST
Welcoming Remarks from Transform Industry
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
9:10 am to 9:40 am CST
Grand Opening Panel Session
Industry 4.0 vs. Industry 5.0: Mapping the UK Manufacturing Sector’s Progress and Future in the Digital Revolution
A forward-looking discussion on how UK manufacturers are navigating the shift from digital transformation (Industry 4.0) to the emerging people-centric and sustainable principles of Industry 5.0.
• Is the UK keeping pace with international counterparts?
• How are ESG, resilience, and workforce engagement redefining digital transformation?
• Bridging legacy systems with smart, scalable technology.
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
A forward-looking discussion on how UK manufacturers are navigating the shift from digital transformation (Industry 4.0) to the emerging people-centric and sustainable principles of Industry 5.0.
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
9:40 am to 10:00 am CST
Sponsor Keynote
The Future of AI in UK Manufacturing: New Developments, Real-World Applications, and What’s Next
Explore how emerging AI models are shaping factory automation, predictive maintenance, generative design, and reshaping operational strategies for British manufacturers.
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
Explore how emerging AI models are shaping factory automation, predictive maintenance, generative design, and reshaping operational strategies for British manufacturers.
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
10:00 am to 10:40 am CST
Keynote Speaker
Diversity in Tech - Beyond the Buzzword
True innovation in tech demands more than just code; it demands diverse perspectives. This keynote challenges us to look beyond the buzzword of diversity, revealing its tangible power to ignite innovation and drive significant business benefits within the tech industry. It’ll share a vision for a paradigm shift in talent acquisition and development, focusing on practical strategies to recruit, nurture, and retain individuals ensuring that innovation is driven by a rich tapestry of perspectives and puts people first.
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer and seasoned cyber security leader with over 14 years of experience across the UK Civil Service and Intelligence Community. With more than a decade in cyber security, she has held senior roles in Government and now serves as Head of Cyber Security for Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems PLC.
Her expertise spans threat intelligence, security strategy, and embedding strong security cultures within complex organisations. She is also an Advisory Board Member for Cyber London and sits on the Steering Committee for BAE Systems’ Women in Cyber Security (WiCS) Programme.
Purvi is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech. A committed mentor, she champions the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in cyber and STEM. Her TEDx Talk, “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security,” highlights her commitment to creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
With a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, leadership acumen, and a drive to inspire systemic change, Purvi is a sought-after keynote speaker at cyber conferences worldwide. She brings compelling insight into the future of cyber defence, the power of inclusive innovation, and the critical role of diversity in building resilient digital ecosystems.
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True innovation in tech demands more than just code; it demands diverse perspectives. This keynote challenges us to look beyond the buzzword of diversity, revealing its tangible power to ignite innovation and drive significant business benefits within the tech industry. It’ll share a vision for a paradigm shift in talent acquisition and development, focusing on practical strategies to recruit, nurture, and retain individuals ensuring that innovation is driven by a rich tapestry of perspectives and puts people first.
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer and seasoned cyber security leader with over 14 years of experience across the UK Civil Service and Intelligence Community. With more than a decade in cyber security, she has held senior roles in Government and now serves as Head of Cyber Security for Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems PLC.
Her expertise spans threat intelligence, security strategy, and embedding strong security cultures within complex organisations. She is also an Advisory Board Member for Cyber London and sits on the Steering Committee for BAE Systems’ Women in Cyber Security (WiCS) Programme.
Purvi is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech. A committed mentor, she champions the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in cyber and STEM. Her TEDx Talk, “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security,” highlights her commitment to creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
With a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, leadership acumen, and a drive to inspire systemic change, Purvi is a sought-after keynote speaker at cyber conferences worldwide. She brings compelling insight into the future of cyber defence, the power of inclusive innovation, and the critical role of diversity in building resilient digital ecosystems.
10:40 am to 11:10 am CST
Networking Break and Meetings
10:40 am to 11:10 am CST
Panel Session
Digital Transformation #poweredbypeople
The future of manufacturing might be shaped by technology, but it will be powered by people. In this session we will bring together a panel of experts to discuss how people and culture have been both barriers and enablers to digitalisation of their organisations.
Theatre 1 – Wokefield Suite
Dr Susan Lattanzio is the Deputy Director of the Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation (PLD). She worked extensively in business before moving into academia, which has given her an unusual set of skills and insights. This cross-sector knowledge has been invaluable in her academic successes and has made her passionate about ensuring that her academic research has industry relevance.
Claire is a Technology Adoption Specialist with Made Smarter Adoption – North West, where she has played an important part in the growth of the Made Smarter Adoption Programme since its launch in 2018. She supports manufacturing SMEs through the adoption industrial digital technologies to elevate their business practices. With an early career in the aerospace sector at GKN Aerospace and a keen focus on additive manufacturing, she shares her expertise and experience with SMEs. Beyond her day-to-day role, Claire serves on the advisory board for Made Smarter Innovation for Interact and People-Led Digitalisation projects and brings her knowledge and experience with manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing as a TCT Advisor. She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion as a member of the Women in Manufacturing policy and research working group, a Women in 3D Printing Ambassador.
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Dr Susan Lattanzio is the Deputy Director of the Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation (PLD). She worked extensively in business before moving into academia, which has given her an unusual set of skills and insights. This cross-sector knowledge has been invaluable in her academic successes and has made her passionate about ensuring that her academic research has industry relevance.
Claire is a Technology Adoption Specialist with Made Smarter Adoption – North West, where she has played an important part in the growth of the Made Smarter Adoption Programme since its launch in 2018. She supports manufacturing SMEs through the adoption industrial digital technologies to elevate their business practices. With an early career in the aerospace sector at GKN Aerospace and a keen focus on additive manufacturing, she shares her expertise and experience with SMEs. Beyond her day-to-day role, Claire serves on the advisory board for Made Smarter Innovation for Interact and People-Led Digitalisation projects and brings her knowledge and experience with manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing as a TCT Advisor. She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion as a member of the Women in Manufacturing policy and research working group, a Women in 3D Printing Ambassador.
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The future of manufacturing might be shaped by technology, but it will be powered by people. In this session we will bring together a panel of experts to discuss how people and culture have been both barriers and enablers to digitalisation of their organisations.
Theatre 1 – Wokefield Suite
Dr Susan Lattanzio is the Deputy Director of the Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation (PLD). She worked extensively in business before moving into academia, which has given her an unusual set of skills and insights. This cross-sector knowledge has been invaluable in her academic successes and has made her passionate about ensuring that her academic research has industry relevance.
Claire is a Technology Adoption Specialist with Made Smarter Adoption – North West, where she has played an important part in the growth of the Made Smarter Adoption Programme since its launch in 2018. She supports manufacturing SMEs through the adoption industrial digital technologies to elevate their business practices. With an early career in the aerospace sector at GKN Aerospace and a keen focus on additive manufacturing, she shares her expertise and experience with SMEs. Beyond her day-to-day role, Claire serves on the advisory board for Made Smarter Innovation for Interact and People-Led Digitalisation projects and brings her knowledge and experience with manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing as a TCT Advisor. She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion as a member of the Women in Manufacturing policy and research working group, a Women in 3D Printing Ambassador.
Dr Susan Lattanzio is the Deputy Director of the Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation (PLD). She worked extensively in business before moving into academia, which has given her an unusual set of skills and insights. This cross-sector knowledge has been invaluable in her academic successes and has made her passionate about ensuring that her academic research has industry relevance.
Claire is a Technology Adoption Specialist with Made Smarter Adoption – North West, where she has played an important part in the growth of the Made Smarter Adoption Programme since its launch in 2018. She supports manufacturing SMEs through the adoption industrial digital technologies to elevate their business practices. With an early career in the aerospace sector at GKN Aerospace and a keen focus on additive manufacturing, she shares her expertise and experience with SMEs. Beyond her day-to-day role, Claire serves on the advisory board for Made Smarter Innovation for Interact and People-Led Digitalisation projects and brings her knowledge and experience with manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing as a TCT Advisor. She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion as a member of the Women in Manufacturing policy and research working group, a Women in 3D Printing Ambassador.
10:40 am to 11:10 am CST
Panel Session
AI and Digital Innovation for Manufacturing
• What are the current cutting-edge digital innovations for the manufacturing industry?
• Why are manufacturers still holding back? What are the barriers still preventing innovation in digitalisation for manufacturers?
• What solutions/opportunities are there to encourage/expedite digital innovation?
• Priming the pump: how do we excite and encourage young people to enter these areas, as employees of 2030
Theatre 2 – Forest Suite
Nina Gryf is a Senior Policy Manager at Make UK, where she leads the Unlocking Innovation campaign to show how innovation and technology can improve productivity and competitiveness in UK manufacturing. She runs the Innovation Monitor, which tracks how manufacturers are adopting digital tools on the ground.
Nina champions faster digital adoption and calls for stronger government backing on skills, funding, and support for advanced technologies. She’s a strong advocate for programmes like Made Smarter and pushes for their continues support.
Her key publications include 4IR: An Enabler to Green Manufacturing, Manufacturing Our Recovery Through Inclusion, and most recently, Future Factory powered by AI, which explores how manufacturers are starting to adopt AI and what support they need to do it safely and at scale.
Before this, Nina led post-Brexit trade campaigns and worked as External Affairs Manager at the Work Foundation.
Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer and seasoned cyber security leader with over 14 years of experience across the UK Civil Service and Intelligence Community. With more than a decade in cyber security, she has held senior roles in Government and now serves as Head of Cyber Security for Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems PLC.
Her expertise spans threat intelligence, security strategy, and embedding strong security cultures within complex organisations. She is also an Advisory Board Member for Cyber London and sits on the Steering Committee for BAE Systems’ Women in Cyber Security (WiCS) Programme.
Purvi is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech. A committed mentor, she champions the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in cyber and STEM. Her TEDx Talk, “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security,” highlights her commitment to creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
With a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, leadership acumen, and a drive to inspire systemic change, Purvi is a sought-after keynote speaker at cyber conferences worldwide. She brings compelling insight into the future of cyber defence, the power of inclusive innovation, and the critical role of diversity in building resilient digital ecosystems.
With 14 years of experience at Rolls-Royce, Adam is a Digital Manufacturing Engineer dedicated to promoting ethical AI within the Manufacturing sector. Adam brings expertise in high-value manufacturing and a strong commitment to responsible digital transformation. A strong advocate for ethical AI, Adam highlights the significance of frameworks like the Aletheia Framework, developed by Rolls-Royce as an open-source toolkit. This framework is available for organisations worldwide to adapt, modify, or inspire their own approaches to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, and socially responsible. By promoting the existence of the Aletheia Framework and encouraging its adoption, Adam envisions a future where digital transformation aligns with core ethical pillars: social impact, accuracy, and governance, positioning ethical AI as an essential part of digital manufacturing innovation.
Becky is a Knowledge Transfer Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at Innovate UK Business Connect on the Materials and Manufacturing team. Becky supports manufacturing companies of all sizes, from student ventures to SMEs and corporations, by connecting them with collaborative partners and signposting them to relevant opportunities and funding. Becky has an EngD in Materials Science and Engineering, with previous experience in the steel galvanising industry and next-generation photovoltaics research.
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Nina Gryf is a Senior Policy Manager at Make UK, where she leads the Unlocking Innovation campaign to show how innovation and technology can improve productivity and competitiveness in UK manufacturing. She runs the Innovation Monitor, which tracks how manufacturers are adopting digital tools on the ground.
Nina champions faster digital adoption and calls for stronger government backing on skills, funding, and support for advanced technologies. She’s a strong advocate for programmes like Made Smarter and pushes for their continues support.
Her key publications include 4IR: An Enabler to Green Manufacturing, Manufacturing Our Recovery Through Inclusion, and most recently, Future Factory powered by AI, which explores how manufacturers are starting to adopt AI and what support they need to do it safely and at scale.
Before this, Nina led post-Brexit trade campaigns and worked as External Affairs Manager at the Work Foundation.
Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer and seasoned cyber security leader with over 14 years of experience across the UK Civil Service and Intelligence Community. With more than a decade in cyber security, she has held senior roles in Government and now serves as Head of Cyber Security for Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems PLC.
Her expertise spans threat intelligence, security strategy, and embedding strong security cultures within complex organisations. She is also an Advisory Board Member for Cyber London and sits on the Steering Committee for BAE Systems’ Women in Cyber Security (WiCS) Programme.
Purvi is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech. A committed mentor, she champions the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in cyber and STEM. Her TEDx Talk, “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security,” highlights her commitment to creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
With a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, leadership acumen, and a drive to inspire systemic change, Purvi is a sought-after keynote speaker at cyber conferences worldwide. She brings compelling insight into the future of cyber defence, the power of inclusive innovation, and the critical role of diversity in building resilient digital ecosystems.
With 14 years of experience at Rolls-Royce, Adam is a Digital Manufacturing Engineer dedicated to promoting ethical AI within the Manufacturing sector. Adam brings expertise in high-value manufacturing and a strong commitment to responsible digital transformation. A strong advocate for ethical AI, Adam highlights the significance of frameworks like the Aletheia Framework, developed by Rolls-Royce as an open-source toolkit. This framework is available for organisations worldwide to adapt, modify, or inspire their own approaches to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, and socially responsible. By promoting the existence of the Aletheia Framework and encouraging its adoption, Adam envisions a future where digital transformation aligns with core ethical pillars: social impact, accuracy, and governance, positioning ethical AI as an essential part of digital manufacturing innovation.
Becky is a Knowledge Transfer Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at Innovate UK Business Connect on the Materials and Manufacturing team. Becky supports manufacturing companies of all sizes, from student ventures to SMEs and corporations, by connecting them with collaborative partners and signposting them to relevant opportunities and funding. Becky has an EngD in Materials Science and Engineering, with previous experience in the steel galvanising industry and next-generation photovoltaics research.
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Nina Gryf is a Senior Policy Manager at Make UK, where she leads the Unlocking Innovation campaign to show how innovation and technology can improve productivity and competitiveness in UK manufacturing. She runs the Innovation Monitor, which tracks how manufacturers are adopting digital tools on the ground.
Nina champions faster digital adoption and calls for stronger government backing on skills, funding, and support for advanced technologies. She’s a strong advocate for programmes like Made Smarter and pushes for their continues support.
Her key publications include 4IR: An Enabler to Green Manufacturing, Manufacturing Our Recovery Through Inclusion, and most recently, Future Factory powered by AI, which explores how manufacturers are starting to adopt AI and what support they need to do it safely and at scale.
Before this, Nina led post-Brexit trade campaigns and worked as External Affairs Manager at the Work Foundation.
Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer and seasoned cyber security leader with over 14 years of experience across the UK Civil Service and Intelligence Community. With more than a decade in cyber security, she has held senior roles in Government and now serves as Head of Cyber Security for Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems PLC.
Her expertise spans threat intelligence, security strategy, and embedding strong security cultures within complex organisations. She is also an Advisory Board Member for Cyber London and sits on the Steering Committee for BAE Systems’ Women in Cyber Security (WiCS) Programme.
Purvi is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech. A committed mentor, she champions the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in cyber and STEM. Her TEDx Talk, “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security,” highlights her commitment to creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
With a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, leadership acumen, and a drive to inspire systemic change, Purvi is a sought-after keynote speaker at cyber conferences worldwide. She brings compelling insight into the future of cyber defence, the power of inclusive innovation, and the critical role of diversity in building resilient digital ecosystems.
With 14 years of experience at Rolls-Royce, Adam is a Digital Manufacturing Engineer dedicated to promoting ethical AI within the Manufacturing sector. Adam brings expertise in high-value manufacturing and a strong commitment to responsible digital transformation. A strong advocate for ethical AI, Adam highlights the significance of frameworks like the Aletheia Framework, developed by Rolls-Royce as an open-source toolkit. This framework is available for organisations worldwide to adapt, modify, or inspire their own approaches to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, and socially responsible. By promoting the existence of the Aletheia Framework and encouraging its adoption, Adam envisions a future where digital transformation aligns with core ethical pillars: social impact, accuracy, and governance, positioning ethical AI as an essential part of digital manufacturing innovation.
Becky is a Knowledge Transfer Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at Innovate UK Business Connect on the Materials and Manufacturing team. Becky supports manufacturing companies of all sizes, from student ventures to SMEs and corporations, by connecting them with collaborative partners and signposting them to relevant opportunities and funding. Becky has an EngD in Materials Science and Engineering, with previous experience in the steel galvanising industry and next-generation photovoltaics research.
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Nina Gryf is a Senior Policy Manager at Make UK, where she leads the Unlocking Innovation campaign to show how innovation and technology can improve productivity and competitiveness in UK manufacturing. She runs the Innovation Monitor, which tracks how manufacturers are adopting digital tools on the ground.
Nina champions faster digital adoption and calls for stronger government backing on skills, funding, and support for advanced technologies. She’s a strong advocate for programmes like Made Smarter and pushes for their continues support.
Her key publications include 4IR: An Enabler to Green Manufacturing, Manufacturing Our Recovery Through Inclusion, and most recently, Future Factory powered by AI, which explores how manufacturers are starting to adopt AI and what support they need to do it safely and at scale.
Before this, Nina led post-Brexit trade campaigns and worked as External Affairs Manager at the Work Foundation.
Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer and seasoned cyber security leader with over 14 years of experience across the UK Civil Service and Intelligence Community. With more than a decade in cyber security, she has held senior roles in Government and now serves as Head of Cyber Security for Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems PLC.
Her expertise spans threat intelligence, security strategy, and embedding strong security cultures within complex organisations. She is also an Advisory Board Member for Cyber London and sits on the Steering Committee for BAE Systems’ Women in Cyber Security (WiCS) Programme.
Purvi is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech. A committed mentor, she champions the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in cyber and STEM. Her TEDx Talk, “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security,” highlights her commitment to creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
With a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, leadership acumen, and a drive to inspire systemic change, Purvi is a sought-after keynote speaker at cyber conferences worldwide. She brings compelling insight into the future of cyber defence, the power of inclusive innovation, and the critical role of diversity in building resilient digital ecosystems.
With 14 years of experience at Rolls-Royce, Adam is a Digital Manufacturing Engineer dedicated to promoting ethical AI within the Manufacturing sector. Adam brings expertise in high-value manufacturing and a strong commitment to responsible digital transformation. A strong advocate for ethical AI, Adam highlights the significance of frameworks like the Aletheia Framework, developed by Rolls-Royce as an open-source toolkit. This framework is available for organisations worldwide to adapt, modify, or inspire their own approaches to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, and socially responsible. By promoting the existence of the Aletheia Framework and encouraging its adoption, Adam envisions a future where digital transformation aligns with core ethical pillars: social impact, accuracy, and governance, positioning ethical AI as an essential part of digital manufacturing innovation.
Becky is a Knowledge Transfer Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at Innovate UK Business Connect on the Materials and Manufacturing team. Becky supports manufacturing companies of all sizes, from student ventures to SMEs and corporations, by connecting them with collaborative partners and signposting them to relevant opportunities and funding. Becky has an EngD in Materials Science and Engineering, with previous experience in the steel galvanising industry and next-generation photovoltaics research.
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Nina Gryf is a Senior Policy Manager at Make UK, where she leads the Unlocking Innovation campaign to show how innovation and technology can improve productivity and competitiveness in UK manufacturing. She runs the Innovation Monitor, which tracks how manufacturers are adopting digital tools on the ground.
Nina champions faster digital adoption and calls for stronger government backing on skills, funding, and support for advanced technologies. She’s a strong advocate for programmes like Made Smarter and pushes for their continues support.
Her key publications include 4IR: An Enabler to Green Manufacturing, Manufacturing Our Recovery Through Inclusion, and most recently, Future Factory powered by AI, which explores how manufacturers are starting to adopt AI and what support they need to do it safely and at scale.
Before this, Nina led post-Brexit trade campaigns and worked as External Affairs Manager at the Work Foundation.
Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer and seasoned cyber security leader with over 14 years of experience across the UK Civil Service and Intelligence Community. With more than a decade in cyber security, she has held senior roles in Government and now serves as Head of Cyber Security for Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems PLC.
Her expertise spans threat intelligence, security strategy, and embedding strong security cultures within complex organisations. She is also an Advisory Board Member for Cyber London and sits on the Steering Committee for BAE Systems’ Women in Cyber Security (WiCS) Programme.
Purvi is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech. A committed mentor, she champions the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in cyber and STEM. Her TEDx Talk, “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security,” highlights her commitment to creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
With a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, leadership acumen, and a drive to inspire systemic change, Purvi is a sought-after keynote speaker at cyber conferences worldwide. She brings compelling insight into the future of cyber defence, the power of inclusive innovation, and the critical role of diversity in building resilient digital ecosystems.
With 14 years of experience at Rolls-Royce, Adam is a Digital Manufacturing Engineer dedicated to promoting ethical AI within the Manufacturing sector. Adam brings expertise in high-value manufacturing and a strong commitment to responsible digital transformation. A strong advocate for ethical AI, Adam highlights the significance of frameworks like the Aletheia Framework, developed by Rolls-Royce as an open-source toolkit. This framework is available for organisations worldwide to adapt, modify, or inspire their own approaches to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, and socially responsible. By promoting the existence of the Aletheia Framework and encouraging its adoption, Adam envisions a future where digital transformation aligns with core ethical pillars: social impact, accuracy, and governance, positioning ethical AI as an essential part of digital manufacturing innovation.
Becky is a Knowledge Transfer Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at Innovate UK Business Connect on the Materials and Manufacturing team. Becky supports manufacturing companies of all sizes, from student ventures to SMEs and corporations, by connecting them with collaborative partners and signposting them to relevant opportunities and funding. Becky has an EngD in Materials Science and Engineering, with previous experience in the steel galvanising industry and next-generation photovoltaics research.
Nina Gryf is a Senior Policy Manager at Make UK, where she leads the Unlocking Innovation campaign to show how innovation and technology can improve productivity and competitiveness in UK manufacturing. She runs the Innovation Monitor, which tracks how manufacturers are adopting digital tools on the ground.
Nina champions faster digital adoption and calls for stronger government backing on skills, funding, and support for advanced technologies. She’s a strong advocate for programmes like Made Smarter and pushes for their continues support.
Her key publications include 4IR: An Enabler to Green Manufacturing, Manufacturing Our Recovery Through Inclusion, and most recently, Future Factory powered by AI, which explores how manufacturers are starting to adopt AI and what support they need to do it safely and at scale.
Before this, Nina led post-Brexit trade campaigns and worked as External Affairs Manager at the Work Foundation.
Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer and seasoned cyber security leader with over 14 years of experience across the UK Civil Service and Intelligence Community. With more than a decade in cyber security, she has held senior roles in Government and now serves as Head of Cyber Security for Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems PLC.
Her expertise spans threat intelligence, security strategy, and embedding strong security cultures within complex organisations. She is also an Advisory Board Member for Cyber London and sits on the Steering Committee for BAE Systems’ Women in Cyber Security (WiCS) Programme.
Purvi is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech. A committed mentor, she champions the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in cyber and STEM. Her TEDx Talk, “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security,” highlights her commitment to creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
With a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, leadership acumen, and a drive to inspire systemic change, Purvi is a sought-after keynote speaker at cyber conferences worldwide. She brings compelling insight into the future of cyber defence, the power of inclusive innovation, and the critical role of diversity in building resilient digital ecosystems.
With 14 years of experience at Rolls-Royce, Adam is a Digital Manufacturing Engineer dedicated to promoting ethical AI within the Manufacturing sector. Adam brings expertise in high-value manufacturing and a strong commitment to responsible digital transformation. A strong advocate for ethical AI, Adam highlights the significance of frameworks like the Aletheia Framework, developed by Rolls-Royce as an open-source toolkit. This framework is available for organisations worldwide to adapt, modify, or inspire their own approaches to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, and socially responsible. By promoting the existence of the Aletheia Framework and encouraging its adoption, Adam envisions a future where digital transformation aligns with core ethical pillars: social impact, accuracy, and governance, positioning ethical AI as an essential part of digital manufacturing innovation.
Becky is a Knowledge Transfer Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at Innovate UK Business Connect on the Materials and Manufacturing team. Becky supports manufacturing companies of all sizes, from student ventures to SMEs and corporations, by connecting them with collaborative partners and signposting them to relevant opportunities and funding. Becky has an EngD in Materials Science and Engineering, with previous experience in the steel galvanising industry and next-generation photovoltaics research.
Nina Gryf is a Senior Policy Manager at Make UK, where she leads the Unlocking Innovation campaign to show how innovation and technology can improve productivity and competitiveness in UK manufacturing. She runs the Innovation Monitor, which tracks how manufacturers are adopting digital tools on the ground.
Nina champions faster digital adoption and calls for stronger government backing on skills, funding, and support for advanced technologies. She’s a strong advocate for programmes like Made Smarter and pushes for their continues support.
Her key publications include 4IR: An Enabler to Green Manufacturing, Manufacturing Our Recovery Through Inclusion, and most recently, Future Factory powered by AI, which explores how manufacturers are starting to adopt AI and what support they need to do it safely and at scale.
Before this, Nina led post-Brexit trade campaigns and worked as External Affairs Manager at the Work Foundation.
Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer and seasoned cyber security leader with over 14 years of experience across the UK Civil Service and Intelligence Community. With more than a decade in cyber security, she has held senior roles in Government and now serves as Head of Cyber Security for Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems PLC.
Her expertise spans threat intelligence, security strategy, and embedding strong security cultures within complex organisations. She is also an Advisory Board Member for Cyber London and sits on the Steering Committee for BAE Systems’ Women in Cyber Security (WiCS) Programme.
Purvi is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech. A committed mentor, she champions the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in cyber and STEM. Her TEDx Talk, “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security,” highlights her commitment to creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
With a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, leadership acumen, and a drive to inspire systemic change, Purvi is a sought-after keynote speaker at cyber conferences worldwide. She brings compelling insight into the future of cyber defence, the power of inclusive innovation, and the critical role of diversity in building resilient digital ecosystems.
With 14 years of experience at Rolls-Royce, Adam is a Digital Manufacturing Engineer dedicated to promoting ethical AI within the Manufacturing sector. Adam brings expertise in high-value manufacturing and a strong commitment to responsible digital transformation. A strong advocate for ethical AI, Adam highlights the significance of frameworks like the Aletheia Framework, developed by Rolls-Royce as an open-source toolkit. This framework is available for organisations worldwide to adapt, modify, or inspire their own approaches to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, and socially responsible. By promoting the existence of the Aletheia Framework and encouraging its adoption, Adam envisions a future where digital transformation aligns with core ethical pillars: social impact, accuracy, and governance, positioning ethical AI as an essential part of digital manufacturing innovation.
Becky is a Knowledge Transfer Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at Innovate UK Business Connect on the Materials and Manufacturing team. Becky supports manufacturing companies of all sizes, from student ventures to SMEs and corporations, by connecting them with collaborative partners and signposting them to relevant opportunities and funding. Becky has an EngD in Materials Science and Engineering, with previous experience in the steel galvanising industry and next-generation photovoltaics research.
Nina Gryf is a Senior Policy Manager at Make UK, where she leads the Unlocking Innovation campaign to show how innovation and technology can improve productivity and competitiveness in UK manufacturing. She runs the Innovation Monitor, which tracks how manufacturers are adopting digital tools on the ground.
Nina champions faster digital adoption and calls for stronger government backing on skills, funding, and support for advanced technologies. She’s a strong advocate for programmes like Made Smarter and pushes for their continues support.
Her key publications include 4IR: An Enabler to Green Manufacturing, Manufacturing Our Recovery Through Inclusion, and most recently, Future Factory powered by AI, which explores how manufacturers are starting to adopt AI and what support they need to do it safely and at scale.
Before this, Nina led post-Brexit trade campaigns and worked as External Affairs Manager at the Work Foundation.
Purvi Kay is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer and seasoned cyber security leader with over 14 years of experience across the UK Civil Service and Intelligence Community. With more than a decade in cyber security, she has held senior roles in Government and now serves as Head of Cyber Security for Future Combat Air Systems at BAE Systems PLC.
Her expertise spans threat intelligence, security strategy, and embedding strong security cultures within complex organisations. She is also an Advisory Board Member for Cyber London and sits on the Steering Committee for BAE Systems’ Women in Cyber Security (WiCS) Programme.
Purvi is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech. A committed mentor, she champions the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in cyber and STEM. Her TEDx Talk, “How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Cyber Security,” highlights her commitment to creating neuro-inclusive workplaces.
With a rare blend of deep technical knowledge, leadership acumen, and a drive to inspire systemic change, Purvi is a sought-after keynote speaker at cyber conferences worldwide. She brings compelling insight into the future of cyber defence, the power of inclusive innovation, and the critical role of diversity in building resilient digital ecosystems.
With 14 years of experience at Rolls-Royce, Adam is a Digital Manufacturing Engineer dedicated to promoting ethical AI within the Manufacturing sector. Adam brings expertise in high-value manufacturing and a strong commitment to responsible digital transformation. A strong advocate for ethical AI, Adam highlights the significance of frameworks like the Aletheia Framework, developed by Rolls-Royce as an open-source toolkit. This framework is available for organisations worldwide to adapt, modify, or inspire their own approaches to ensure AI systems are fair, transparent, and socially responsible. By promoting the existence of the Aletheia Framework and encouraging its adoption, Adam envisions a future where digital transformation aligns with core ethical pillars: social impact, accuracy, and governance, positioning ethical AI as an essential part of digital manufacturing innovation.
Becky is a Knowledge Transfer Manager for Advanced Manufacturing at Innovate UK Business Connect on the Materials and Manufacturing team. Becky supports manufacturing companies of all sizes, from student ventures to SMEs and corporations, by connecting them with collaborative partners and signposting them to relevant opportunities and funding. Becky has an EngD in Materials Science and Engineering, with previous experience in the steel galvanising industry and next-generation photovoltaics research.
11:55 am to 12:15 pm CST
Sponsored Case Study
Optimising Complex Asset Management -Streamlining Operations, Enhancing Efficiency & Maximising ROI
Explore real-world strategies and digital tools that help manufacturers gain visibility, control, and long-term value from their most critical assets.
Theatre 1 – Wokefield Suite
Explore real-world strategies and digital tools that help manufacturers gain visibility, control, and long-term value from their most critical assets.
Theatre 1 – Wokefield Suite
11:55 am to 12:15 pm CST
Sponsored Case Study
3 Success Stories of AI Agents and Automation in Manufacturing
This session explores real-world examples of how AI Agents and automation are revolutionizing office operations for manufacturers. Discover how industry leaders are leveraging smart technologies to boost productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality across operations.
Key Takeaways:
• Learn how JSR Micro, a semi-conductor materials manufacturer is using AI Agents to accelerate quality management and incident reporting for clients including Intel and TSMC.
• Understand how AI and automation is streamlining workflows at Caterpillar Inc, and at Česká Zbrojovka (CZ) a renowned weapons manufacturer supplying the Ukrainian army.
• Gain practical insights into technology implementation, ROI, and workforce impact
Theatre 2 – Forest Suite
Tim Burton is a marketing leader at Bizagi. Tim has 15 years of experience in enterprise technology, along with a bachelor’s degree in law and a master’s degree in advertising. In his time at Bizagi he has worked with manufacturing customers across the globe to share their stories and the impact that automation and AI have delivered for their organizations.
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This session explores real-world examples of how AI Agents and automation are revolutionizing office operations for manufacturers. Discover how industry leaders are leveraging smart technologies to boost productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality across operations.
Key Takeaways:
• Learn how JSR Micro, a semi-conductor materials manufacturer is using AI Agents to accelerate quality management and incident reporting for clients including Intel and TSMC.
• Understand how AI and automation is streamlining workflows at Caterpillar Inc, and at Česká Zbrojovka (CZ) a renowned weapons manufacturer supplying the Ukrainian army.
• Gain practical insights into technology implementation, ROI, and workforce impact
Theatre 2 – Forest Suite
Tim Burton is a marketing leader at Bizagi. Tim has 15 years of experience in enterprise technology, along with a bachelor’s degree in law and a master’s degree in advertising. In his time at Bizagi he has worked with manufacturing customers across the globe to share their stories and the impact that automation and AI have delivered for their organizations.
12:20 pm to 1:05 pm CST
Roundtable Discussions
Table 1 | Smart Factories & AI: AI + Connectivity: Building the Smart Factory of the Future
Table 2 | Data Strategy: From Data to Decisions: Building a Manufacturing Intelligence Engine
Table 3 | Enterprise Automation: Automation Meets AI: Powering End-to-End Transformation
Table 4 | Supply Chain Efficiencies and Cost Savings with Low Code Process Automation and AI – Host: Vikki Hailey, Bizagi
Table 5 | Maintenance & Asset Management: Next-Gen Asset Management: Optimising Uptime, Minimising Waste
Table 6 | Sustainability & Design: Generative Design for Net Zero: Putting People at the Centre
Table 7 | Simulation & Process Optimisation : AI & Digital Twins: Simulate Smarter, Manufacture Better
Table 8 | Organisational Change: Change Without Chaos: Leading Successful Digital Transformation
Table 9 | Predictive Insights: Predictive Maintenance + Digital Twins: The Downtime Killers
Table 10 | Health & Safety Innovation : Safer by Design: AI & IoT for Smart Industrial Safety
Table 11 | Cyber Resilience in Manufacturing: Securing the Smart Factory: Cyber Risk in an Era of Connected Operations
Table 12 | Workforce Transformation: People Power: Driving Digital Adoption with the Next-Gen Workforce
With over 30 years of experience in Digital Transformation and Process Automation, Vikki Hailey has built a career helping organisations embrace change and drive results. She has worked with leading-edge global software companies, enabling customers to significantly reduce operational costs, boost efficiency, and bridge integration gaps, all while staying agile in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
1:05 pm to 2:00 pm CST
Lunch Break and Networking
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm CST
Fireside Chat
Delivering Change in the Digital Manufacturing Environment
How leadership styles, change frameworks, and communication strategies must evolve to support digital transformation and build resilient, innovation-ready organisations.
Theatre 1 – Wokefield Suite
Martyn Loukes is a Change and Communications Consultant working in the Automotive Industry, and is also a Diversity and Inclusion speaker. He is best known for work in London creating the world’s first LGBT+ transport related public awareness campaign ‘Ride with Pride’.
His Change Management career started in 2007 while at Transport for London. There he spent most of his focus on improving the overall communications within the organisation, and to customers while working as a Change and Communications Business Manager for the Managing Director of Communications, Marketing and Technology.
After leaving TfL in 2017 he worked as an independent consultant in several different industries before ending up at the largest Automotive Safety Industry based in Stockholm, Sweden. He works remotely from his home in Brighton, East Sussex.
His creative approach to communications has seen many innovations, including using AI to replace lengthy FAQs, digitalisation queries and error code resolution. This saw a huge drop in simple support queries and increased productivity for a multi-million Euro Finance Transformation Project. This was the first use of AI in this company’s 80-year history working collaboratively with the Innovations Team and Information Technology Teams.
He regularly speaks at conferences and to companies about the importance of Mainstreaming LGBT+ Diversity, and received a medal for his work from the late Queen in her 2015 Birthday Honours.
This year has seen him continuing his far-reaching influence on mainstreaming LGBT+ inclusion by contributing to Waltham Forest’s Material Witness exhibition, speaking at Auckland’s Women in STEM conference in Auckland (ICESW19) and to New Zealand’s Diversity Agenda organization.
Among his well-known campaigns are the 48 LGBT+ Traffic Lights in Trafalgar Square, the world’s first rainbow bus, train and taxi and delivered in one joined up outwardly focused communications campaign. This changed the diversity landscape for many other cities that followed London’s example.
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How leadership styles, change frameworks, and communication strategies must evolve to support digital transformation and build resilient, innovation-ready organisations.
Theatre 1 – Wokefield Suite
Martyn Loukes is a Change and Communications Consultant working in the Automotive Industry, and is also a Diversity and Inclusion speaker. He is best known for work in London creating the world’s first LGBT+ transport related public awareness campaign ‘Ride with Pride’.
His Change Management career started in 2007 while at Transport for London. There he spent most of his focus on improving the overall communications within the organisation, and to customers while working as a Change and Communications Business Manager for the Managing Director of Communications, Marketing and Technology.
After leaving TfL in 2017 he worked as an independent consultant in several different industries before ending up at the largest Automotive Safety Industry based in Stockholm, Sweden. He works remotely from his home in Brighton, East Sussex.
His creative approach to communications has seen many innovations, including using AI to replace lengthy FAQs, digitalisation queries and error code resolution. This saw a huge drop in simple support queries and increased productivity for a multi-million Euro Finance Transformation Project. This was the first use of AI in this company’s 80-year history working collaboratively with the Innovations Team and Information Technology Teams.
He regularly speaks at conferences and to companies about the importance of Mainstreaming LGBT+ Diversity, and received a medal for his work from the late Queen in her 2015 Birthday Honours.
This year has seen him continuing his far-reaching influence on mainstreaming LGBT+ inclusion by contributing to Waltham Forest’s Material Witness exhibition, speaking at Auckland’s Women in STEM conference in Auckland (ICESW19) and to New Zealand’s Diversity Agenda organization.
Among his well-known campaigns are the 48 LGBT+ Traffic Lights in Trafalgar Square, the world’s first rainbow bus, train and taxi and delivered in one joined up outwardly focused communications campaign. This changed the diversity landscape for many other cities that followed London’s example.
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm CST
Industry Case Study
Theatre 2 – Forest Suite
2:30 pm to 2:50 pm CST
Sponsored Case Study
AI, IoT & Machine Learning in Harmony: Unlocking the Modern Manufacturing Edge
Explore how integrated smart technologies are streamlining operations, enabling predictive capabilities, and accelerating innovation and resilience across manufacturing systems.
Theatre 1 – Wokefield Suite
Explore how integrated smart technologies are streamlining operations, enabling predictive capabilities, and accelerating innovation and resilience across manufacturing systems.
Theatre 1 – Wokefield Suite
2:50 pm to 3:30 pm CST
Sponsored Case Study
Securing the Digital Supply Chain: Resilience, Visibility, and Trust in Industrial IoT Ecosystems
Addressing the new security frontiers of interconnected operations—protecting against cyber-physical threats while maintaining speed, agility, and compliance across global networks.
Theatre 2 – Forest Suite
Addressing the new security frontiers of interconnected operations—protecting against cyber-physical threats while maintaining speed, agility, and compliance across global networks.
Theatre 2 – Forest Suite
2:50 pm to 3:30 pm CST
Industry Case Study
Theatre 1 – Wokefield Suite
2:50 pm to 3:30 pm CST
Industry Case Study
Theatre 2 – Forest Suite
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm CST
Networking Break and Meetings
4:00 pm to 4:20 pm CST
Sponsored Case Study
Empowering a Connected Workforce - Protecting and Enabling Advanced Manufacturing Through Digital Innovation and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Discover how leading manufacturers are equipping their teams with the tools, technology, and mindset needed to thrive in a connected, digitally-driven environment, while safeguarding operational continuity and cyber integrity.
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
Discover how leading manufacturers are equipping their teams with the tools, technology, and mindset needed to thrive in a connected, digitally-driven environment, while safeguarding operational continuity and cyber integrity.
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
4:20 pm to 4:50 pm CST
Panel Session
Upskilling for the Digital Future: Strategies to Empower and Optimise Your Workforce for Seamless Digital Manufacturing Innovation
Discussion Points:
• Building a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.
• The evolving role of leadership in driving people-first digital change.
• Leveraging digital platforms and training tools to close skills gaps.
• Preparing for tomorrow: What skill sets will manufacturers need by 2030?
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
Andrew has spent over 30 years in manufacturing and supply chain. Latterly he ran the supply chain operations through Asia Pacific and Caspian for an international chemical and service provider to the energy sector.
During this time has led several projects in capital investment, manufacturing automation, process monitoring and analytics, global information communication and ERP roll outs. He believes that when traditional answers cannot deliver, “It is what it is” thinking should be challenged, and novel solutions sought.
Andrew is currently supporting businesses via his own consultancy company Rawstron Solutions Ltd, to find a way to break obstacles, avoid pitfalls, increase productivity, drive engagement and instil continual improvement. He advocates and facilitates the sharing of lessons, networking of ideas, and mutual support to help everyone drive industry forward through formal and informal collaboration.
A passionate advocate for STEM awareness, education, and equality, Andrew is working with several organisations and charities as an award-winning STEM Mentor.
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Discussion Points:
• Building a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.
• The evolving role of leadership in driving people-first digital change.
• Leveraging digital platforms and training tools to close skills gaps.
• Preparing for tomorrow: What skill sets will manufacturers need by 2030?
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite
Andrew has spent over 30 years in manufacturing and supply chain. Latterly he ran the supply chain operations through Asia Pacific and Caspian for an international chemical and service provider to the energy sector.
During this time has led several projects in capital investment, manufacturing automation, process monitoring and analytics, global information communication and ERP roll outs. He believes that when traditional answers cannot deliver, “It is what it is” thinking should be challenged, and novel solutions sought.
Andrew is currently supporting businesses via his own consultancy company Rawstron Solutions Ltd, to find a way to break obstacles, avoid pitfalls, increase productivity, drive engagement and instil continual improvement. He advocates and facilitates the sharing of lessons, networking of ideas, and mutual support to help everyone drive industry forward through formal and informal collaboration.
A passionate advocate for STEM awareness, education, and equality, Andrew is working with several organisations and charities as an award-winning STEM Mentor.
4:50 pm to 5:00 pm CST
Key Takeaways & Reflections
A final word from your chair to distil the day’s biggest insights, highlight emerging priorities, and inspire continued collaboration beyond the summit.
Main Stage – Wokefield Suite