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Join us for a captivating virtual event where industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals gather to share knowledge, insights, and best practices. Our mission is to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and drive growth within the manufacturing community.
Each month, we feature 3 engaging talks from Made Members, focusing on best practice around key themes that shape the future of manufacturing. Our Meetup series covers a wide range of headline topics, including: Future Factories, Sustainable Manufacturing, Growth Strategies, and People & Skills.
Our virtual events attract a diverse audience of Made Members, including esteemed senior manufacturing leaders, executives, and professionals. We believe in the power of shared experiences and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute, learn, and connect.
In addition to the thought-provoking talks, our Meetup series offers interactive virtual roundtable sessions. Engage in lively discussions, exchange ideas, and gain further insights on the chosen subtopic. Collaborate with peers who share a passion for shaping the future of manufacturing.
October's lineup of speakers and Roundtable Session subtopics includes:
- Chris Houston, Managing Director of Tadweld Limited: Join Chris as he explores how a high-performance culture can deliver exceptional business outcomes. In today's competitive labour market, attracting and retaining top talent is critical to success. Chris will focus on how Tadweld's emphasis on Quality, Teamwork, and Innovation has translated into measurable benefits, such as increased productivity, improved employee retention, and long-term profitable growth. He will share how Tadweld has invested in employee engagement, specialised training, and career development, creating a culture that delivers real results for the business. Examples will include the company’s recognition, such as being nominated for the Insider Media Manufacturing Future Talent Award, and the use of a personal development plans to enhance skills development. Chris will offer practical advice on aligning company culture with business goals, showing how the right cultural strategies can create lasting value for business owners, drive innovation, and sustain operational success. People & Skills: Using Culture to Create Value Virtual Roundtable Session
- Fiona Conor, MD of Trust Electric Heating: Join Fiona as she explores how AI is reshaping manufacturing and driving significant business improvements. With manufacturers under constant pressure to boost efficiency, productivity, and responsiveness, AI offers a transformative solution by automating tasks, optimising workflows, and providing data-driven insights. However, adopting AI presents challenges, such as selecting the right use-cases, integrating AI into current systems, and ensuring employee readiness.
Fiona will share how Trust Electric embraced AI across multiple departments, from HR and Customer Service to Marketing. By using platforms like Sintra AI and Vocable.ai, every team member at Trust Electric now has an AI "personal assistant," automating repetitive tasks and analysing complex data. This has freed up employees to focus on higher-value, strategic work. The results have been striking: faster decision-making, streamlined processes, enhanced cost-efficiency, and a small team that operates with the productivity of a much larger workforce.
Fiona will also offer practical advice on how to effectively implement AI, including how to identify the most impactful areas for AI integration, train staff to work with AI tools, and measure ROI. This talk will provide valuable insights for manufacturers, especially SMEs, looking to leverage AI for long-term growth and competitiveness. Future Factories: The Transformative Power of AI in Manufacturing Virtual Roundtable Session
- David Ashworth, Supply Chain Development & Intelligence at Sellafield Ltd: Join us for an insightful session with David, as he discusses the exciting procurement opportunities emerging from the Manufactured Products Partnership (MPP). In this presentation, David will provide an overview of Sellafield’s current procurement needs, focusing on how the shift to a long-term, collaborative approach through the MPP will create significant opportunities for suppliers. With an estimated £2 billion worth of manufactured products to be procured over the next 20 years, this partnership will offer suppliers the chance to be involved early in the design process, fostering strong commercial relationships. David will also cover the importance of supplier capabilities, the forecast demand for manufactured products, and the timelines involved. If your company is interested in engaging with Sellafield and becoming part of the supply chain supporting one of the UK’s largest decommissioning projects, this is a session not to be missed. Growth Strategies: Procurement Opportunities in Nuclear Decommissioning Virtual Roundtable Session
- Explore how digital transformation is driving sustainability in manufacturing at our "Digitalisation for Sustainability" roundtable discussion. In an increasingly digital world, technologies like IoT, AI, and data analytics are becoming critical tools for manufacturers to reduce their environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency. This session will delve into how digitalisation can optimise resource use, lower emissions, and create more sustainable production processes. We’ll discuss real-world examples of manufacturers leveraging digital tools for sustainable growth, and participants will have the chance to share their experiences, challenges, and insights. Whether you're already implementing digital strategies or just starting to explore them, this discussion will provide valuable perspectives on how digitalisation can play a key role in achieving your. Sustainable Manufacturing: Digitalisation for Sustainability Virtual Roundtable Session
Join us for this powerful and inspiring 75-minute event that will ignite your passion and creativity!
