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Speaker submissions for 2025 are now open

Find out about last years programme below 

Learn more about each of the industry focused stages

Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials - AM²

Obtain insights into 3D printing, additive manufacturing and the next generation of materials with a strong focus on real projects with measurable benefits and “engineering-ready” technologies.

Transfer ideas into your own projects by learning how other industries are solving similar design and manufacturing challenges related to cost, performance, data gaps, process reliability and repeatability.

 

Aerospace, Defence & Satellite Engineering

This forum is supported by ADS

Headline Media Aerospace Magazine

This forum will showcase how leading aerospace and defence organisations are turning innovation into results. Speakers from Boeing Global, Siemens, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, and others will take to the stage to share insights, strategies, and cutting-edge case studies.

Automation, Robotics & AI

Power by Make UK

Dedicated to exploring how smart technologies improve real-world production

Expect real case studies, live demonstrations, and testing examples that have been integrated into existing production environments to deliver positive, measurable results in reliability performance, quality, production rates, and costs.

Automotive, Mobility & Electrification

Power by SMMT

Headline Media  Manufacturing Engineering Magazine

Designed to reflect trends across industries, the programme will focus on electrification, smart mobility, sustainability, and manufacturing readiness.

Composites Engineering

Sponsored by PRF Composite Materials and power by Composites UK.

Engineers and manufacturers will share how composites solve structural and performance challenges across sectors.

Electronics & Semiconductors

Gain practical insights on circuit design, embedded systems, PCB manufacturing, test & measurements, advanced electronic components and more. 

Understand how electronics and semiconductors impact wider manufacturing, including trade-offs in cost, lead time, design and manufacturability when electronics are part of the product. 

 

The Main Stage

Supported by Make UK.
Discover the latest updates across all sectors on the Main Stage. This is your one-stop-shop for help with government policy, inspiring keynotes and the newest industry developments.

Composites Forum

Supported by Composites UK. 
Topics will cover developing and utilising new composite materials, lightweighting, made-for-purpose materials and more. 

Aero Forum

Supported by ADS.
Explore the latest developments in eVTOL, urban air mobility, space, in-orbit manufacture, lightweighting, hydrogen fuels and more.

Auto Forum

Supported by the SMMT. 
Uncover the latest developments in lightweighting technology, electronics and future fuels. Hear case studies from key OEMs and Tier 1s.