Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast – 22nd June 2023
Expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors, the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, on Thursday, 22nd of June 20223.
Incorporating a comprehensive Conference programme featuring free workshops and key note speakers combined with a wide array of exhibitors displaying the latest technological solutions and business services available, the 2023 Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will serve as a forum for manufacturers and operators involved throughout the associated supply chains from across Northern Ireland to gather to discuss pressing issues facing their industry.
It is an ideal location for meeting Government agencies and supporting associations, and gaining free advice from experts. The Event will also provide networking zones to connect buyers and suppliers. Indeed, the layout of the Conference & Exhibition is intended to maximise the opportunity for visitors to network and make new contacts.
Generating annual sales in the region of £20 billion and accounting for almost two-thirds of all exports, the manufacturing industry constitutes one-third of the entire Northern Irish economy. Key sectors include: food, engineering, transport, technology, building products, fabrics, polymers, packaging and renewables.
Full Manufacturing Spectrum
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will encompass the full manufacturing spectrum in Northern Ireland, including the food and drink, biopharma, medtech, healthcare, construction, procurement, and precision engineering sectors. The event will cover various topical themes including: Manufacturing; Supply Chain & Logistics; Sustainability; Lean Productivity & Continuous Improvement; Automation & Robotics; Procurement; 3D Printing; Hi-tech Manufacturing & Precision Engineering; IoT & Industry 4.0; Research & Innovation; and Food & Drink Manufacturing.
Delegates have registered from leading food, pharmaceutical, medical, chemical, electronics and engineering manufacturing sectors. Indeed, this annual event is the largest of its kind in Northern Ireland.
Conference speakers have been carefully selected from senior management within industry and relevant Government agencies, along with leading academics, who have proven expertise in sustainable and profitable manufacturing and throughout the supply chain.
Windsor Framework
The event is timely as the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain sector is about to experience a significant boost following the announcement of the Windsor Framework. According to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: “Northern Ireland is in the unbelievably special position, the unique position in the entire world in having privileged access not just to the UK home market, which is the fifth biggest in the world, but also the European Union single market.”
Other Issues
In addition to the implications of the Windsor Framework, other issues to be highlighted at the 2023 Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition include the challenges and opportunities provided by constantly changing consumer demands, the rapid pace of technological advances in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and robotics, along with heightening environmental concerns and intensifying competition both domestically and in international markets. The disruptive changes generated by the unfolding fourth Industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) will also examined by many keynote speakers as well as possible solutions.
Advance Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC)
The Queen’s University-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), which represents investment of £100 million under the Belfast Region City Deal, is the headline sponsor of the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition.
Under Belfast Region City Deal’s Innovation pillar, AMIC, an industry-led, open access manufacturing and engineering innovation centre with state-of-the-art facilities and an expert engineering team, underpinned by academic excellence, is set to reinvigorate Northern Ireland’s industrial potential and address the future technology and skills challenges faced by the region’s manufacturing sector.
“We’re delighted to partner with the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition on this amazing event which is set to showcase innovative manufacturing approaches as well as the cutting-edge research that underpins them,” said Sam Turner, interim CEO of AMIC. “It’s great opportunity for us to talk to delegates about the £100 million investment to establish AMIC, which will turbo-charge Northern Ireland’s manufacturing capabilities and embed a culture of innovation to act as a driver for increased productivity.
“We’re supporting local companies to be more competitive on a global scale as well as working with and attracting investment from UK and global companies and ensuring that we have the skilled workforce needed for the future.”
Regristration
Registration for the 2023 Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is free and is now open at www.northernirelandmanufacturing.co.uk/register/
