Main Stage theatre

the main theatre will look across manufacturing trends in the UK and abroad, highlighting key areas of progress in the sector for digital transformation.

Exploring the latest trends in
Advanced Digital Manufacturing

Discover the latest case studies pioneering innovation across a variety of manufacturing sectors, and review how UK-specific trends are affecting these industries.

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.

Explore how emerging AI models are shaping factory automation, predictive maintenance, generative design, and reshaping operational strategies for British manufacturers.

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.

Explore how manufacturers can build agile, future-ready workforces by fostering a culture of continuous learning, empowering people-first leadership, leveraging digital training tools, and identifying the skills needed to thrive in 2030 and beyond.

Industrial Innovation and Transformation theatre
Manufacturing Digitalisation & Automation theatre