Conference Agenda

The event agenda is carefully curated to guide you through every stage of digital transformation—from strategy and planning to implementation and optimisation. Across keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and panel discussions, you’ll gain actionable insights from industry experts and real-world case studies that showcase the power of digital technologies in manufacturing. Stay tuned for the full agenda release, including session titles, speakers, and timings.

Arrivals & Registration Opens

Session time: 8:30am - 9:30am

Start your day with a warm welcome. Collect your badge, grab a coffee, and connect with fellow attendees before the sessions begin.

Opening Address: Welcome to Digital Manufacturing 2Day 2025

Session time: 9:30am - 9:40am

Join Bradley York-Biggs from the MTC as he sets the tone for the day, introducing this year’s theme and what to expect from a packed agenda of insight and innovation.

Neil Griffiths

Neil Griffiths

Event Compere

Keynote Presentation: A State of the Digital Nation

Session time: 9:40am - 10:00am

As digital transformation accelerates across the manufacturing landscape, this keynote sets the stage with a bold and honest assessment of where we are—and where we must go. The first keynote of the day offers a panoramic view of the UK’s digital manufacturing maturity, framed by the central theme of navigating and mastering digital transformation.

Presentation: Springing Into Action: Embracing Digital Transformation

Session time: 10:00am - 10:20am

Discover how G&O Springs is transforming into a data-driven, Industry 4.0-ready SME manufacturer. This presentation highlights our journey from adopting Microsoft Teams tools to developing real-time shop floor systems, custom apps, and employee-driven skills development. Learn how digital innovation, in-house solutions, and a young, agile workforce have powered our growth and are shaping our future.

Steve Boyd

G&O Springs

Comfort Break

Session time: 10:20am - 10:50am

Take a moment to recharge, explore the exhibition, or network with fellow attendees.

Presentation: People Will Drive the Digital Revolution

Session time: 10:50am - 11:10am

Brian Holliday, Managing Director of Siemens Digital Industries, Co-Chair of Made Smarter, and Board Member for Skills England, explores why people—not just technology—are the true catalysts of digital change in manufacturing.

Brian Holliday

Siemens Digital Industries

Panel Discussion: Building a Digital Ready Workforce

Session time: 11:10am - 11:50am

Join the first panel of the day as we discuss how to equip today’s workforce with the skills and mindset needed for tomorrow’s digital factories.

Brian Holliday

Siemens Digital Industries

Lunch Break

Session time: 12:00pm - 1:40pm

Enjoy a relaxed lunch and explore Lunch & Learn sessions happening in parallel. A great time to network and dive deeper into specific topics.

Keynote: Enterprise Case Study by Ocado

Session time: 1:40pm - 2:00pm

Hear how a leading enterprise is scaling digital transformation across its operations, with lessons applicable to businesses of all sizes.

William Robertson

William Robertson

Ocado

Presentation: Digitalising the Value Chain

Session time: 2:00pm - 2:20pm

Discover why digital passports and end-to-end integration are essential for a truly connected and efficient manufacturing value chain.

Panel Discussion: Optimising Value Chain Performance: Insights and Strategies

Session time: 2:20pm - 3:00pm

Industry experts share strategies and insights on how to streamline operations, reduce waste, and boost performance through digital tools.

Anni Toner

Data-Shack

Comfort Break

Session time: 3:00pm - 3:30pm

Another chance to refresh, visit exhibitors, or catch up with peers before the final sessions.

Presentation: AI in Action: Adopting and Deploying AI Today

Session time: 3:30pm - 3:50pm

Explore real-world applications of AI in manufacturing and learn how to move from experimentation to implementation.

Panel Discussion: AI: The Perfect Recipe for Success

Session time: 3:50pm - 4:30pm

Join the final panel discussion as we discuss how AI is transforming decision-making, productivity, and innovation on the shop floor.

Steve Boyd

G&O Springs

Nandini Chakravorti

Nandini Chakravorti

MTC

Event Close

Session time: 4:30pm

Wrap up the day with final thoughts and key takeaways. Leave inspired, informed, and ready to take the next step in your digital journey.

Lunch and Learn: Digital Twin Workshop

Session time: 12:00pm - 12:40pm

Lunch and Learn: Beyond Buzz Words

Session time: 12:50pm - 1:30pm

Lunch and Learn: Cyber Security

Session time: 12:00pm - 12:40pm

Lunch and Learn: Investing in Digital Adoption

Session time: 12:50pm - 1:30pm

Martyn Mangan

Made Smarter West Midlands

Tech Bite: Lessons Learnt in Deploying Industrial IoT

Session time: 12:00pm - 12:20pm

Deploying Industrial IoT can unlock powerful insights — but without the right foundations, most projects stall in proof-of-concept limbo. In this session, Richard Jeffers shares hard-won lessons from real IIoT deployments in complex industrial environments. He explores why successful IIoT initiatives start with operational challenges, not technology; how to avoid common scaling pitfalls; and what it really takes to turn data into decisions. Grounded in practical experience, this talk will help leaders and engineers alike deliver lasting value from their digital investments.

Richard Jeffers

Two6 Services

Tech Bite: How to ERP

Session time: 12:20pm - 12:40pm

In today’s fast-paced business environment, integrating operations, data, and processes is essential for growth and efficiency. How to ERP is a practical and insightful presentation designed to demystify Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for professionals, managers, and decision-makers.

Tech Bite: Powering Smart Manufacturing

Session time: 12:50pm - 1:10pm

In the age of Industry 4.0, manufacturers face increasing pressure to streamline operations, enhance customer relationships, and stay agile in a competitive market. This presentation explores how a modern Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system can be a game-changer for manufacturing businesses.

Tech Bite: Edge to Cloud

Session time: 1:10pm - 1:30pm

This Tech Bite dives into the cutting-edge technologies reshaping modern manufacturing from edge computing and industrial IoT to AI-powered analytics and cloud-native platforms. In just a few minutes, discover how manufacturers are building intelligent, connected ecosystems that drive real-time decision-making and operational agility.

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