Manufacturing Resilience Forum at Nexus Leeds
Please note: This event is exclusively for manufacturers. If you purchase a ticket and are not a manufacturer, you may receive a refund as spaces are limited.
Manufacturing contributes £217 billion to the UK economy and supports 2.6 million jobs, with the sector climbing to 11th in global manufacturing rankings. Yet high business volatility, economic uncertainty, and emerging technologies present significant challenges for today's manufacturers. Resilience means being prepared to adapt, diversifying supply chains, and creating workplaces where talent thrives.
The Manufacturing Resilience Forum unites leading manufacturers for a day of trailblazing insights from industry titans, inspiring success stories, and energising discussions. This event is meticulously curated for manufacturers, creating a space to voice your opinions, share cutting-edge insights, and forge valuable partnerships.
Location: Nexus, Leeds, LS2 3AA
The day will explore five critical areas of manufacturing resilience:
- Resilient Supply Chain
- Resilient Sales Pipeline
- Resilient Adoption of AI
- Resilient Talent Pipeline
- Resilient Factories of the Future
- Resilient Sustainability
09:30 - 10:00: Arrival and Networking
10:00 - 10:10: Keynote Speech from Mandy Ridyard - ASG Aerospace, Mayor of West Yorkshire Business Advisor, Chair of West Yorkshire Business Board & Chair Space Hub Yorkshire
10:10 - 10:50: Panel - Resilient Supply Chains
10:50 – 11:30: Panel: Resilient Sales Pipelines
11:30 – 11:45: Break
11:45 – 12:25: Panel - Adoption of AI
11:45 – 12:25: Workshop - Planning for Exit
12:25 – 13:15: Lunch & Networking
13:15 – 13:55: Panel - Resilient Factories of the Future
13:15 – 13:55: Workshop - The Future of Food
13:55 – 14:35: Panel - Resilient Sustainability
13:55 – 14:35: Workshop - Textiles for Tomorrow
14:35 – 15:05: Panel - Resilient Talent Pipelines
15:05 – 15:25: Closing Quiz
15:25 – 16:00: Close & Networking