We're taking our research on the road for Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week this June
The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge will share insights on key challenges and opportunities in manufacturing and engineering at this year’s Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week, from 4-5 June at the NEC, Birmingham.
As the Knowledge Partner for Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week, we’re hosting a series of sessions providing practical approaches to tackling industry challenges — whether it’s shaping strategy, improving sustainability, or developing future skills. Topics will include the journey to net zero, the future of industrial safety, the role of digital skills in SMEs, and how to foster inclusive leadership in manufacturing.
Engage with IfM research
Find us in Hall 5, stand E150 to meet the team from the IfM. Next door we'll have the IfM Theatre, showcasing a packed two-day programme of talks and masterclasses.
These sessions will provide inspiration for solving complex challenges, using approaches and knowledge that are grounded in the IfM’s exceptional research, combined with industrial expertise.
This year’s topics include:
4 June
- A Roadmap Towards Net Zero
- Building Foundations for Sustainable Manufacturing
- Introducing the Manifesto for Global Industrial Safety – A Call to Action
- Professor Tim Minshall - Your Life is Manufactured: How Manufacturing is Making the UK More Resilient, Sustainable, and Equitable
- Women in Manufacturing – Inspiring Inclusive Leadership
5 June
- Engaging with the IfM, University of Cambridge: Opportunities for Organisations and Individuals
- SMEs, Apprentices & FE Colleges: Digital Skills for Real World Impact
Each IfM session is organised by IfM Engage - the knowledge transfer arm of the IfM, University of Cambridge - and is free to attend as part of the Smart Factory Expo at Manufacturing and Engineering Week.
The IfM’s mission is to manufacture a better world through the dissemination and impact of our research, education and practice activities with the manufacturing community. Please reserve a place on IfM sessions to ensure that we have sufficient capacity. Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept bookings from consultants for these sessions.
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The exhibition features a series of digital and live events that showcase end-to-end manufacturing and engineering solutions, to encourage conversation, business knowledge sharing and action. Every aspect of Smart Manufacturing & Engineering Week celebrates manufacturing and engineering excellence: expert speakers, industry-shaping influencers, visitors from the best manufacturers and engineering businesses around the world, and the brightest emerging talent.
