Agenda
16th January 2025
Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry
9:00am – 10:00am
Registration, Coffee and Networking
10:00am – 10:10am
Welcome and Opening Address
10:10am – 10:40am
Revolutionising Manufacturing: Strategic AI Adoption and Applications
Mostafizur Rahman
MTC
Explore the transformative power of AI in manufacturing. This presentation will provide an introduction to AI, delve into its diverse applications within the manufacturing sector, and highlight the innovative potential of generative AI. It will examine real-world use cases, emphasising the critical need for rigorous testing and validation. Finally, it will outline a strategic approach to adopting AI technologies, ensuring a seamless and effective integration into manufacturing processes.
10:40am – 11:00am
Threat Actor Economics and Protecting Your Business
Jonathan Sword
Agility Cyber
Cyber attacks are increasingly common and are having a greater impact on businesses. Protecting your business from the risks, whilst meeting your customers security assurance expectations, is now paramount. This talk will give an insight into how a threat actor finds and attacks a business, the ways they work as organisations themselves as well as how best to remain secure and operational without impacting your efficiency. The talk will also show how to leverage cyber security to give your business a competitive advantage.
11:00am – 11:40am
Exhibitions and Networking
11:40am – 12:00pm
Your Key to Industrial and Wireless Safety
Ian Holland
Dold
Industrial Security is a mandatory element for the safety of operational machinery and production systems, and is no longer open to interpretation.
Personal protection takes the highest priority when safeguarding hazard areas, but we understand that machines and equipment also need to be safely monitored and protected.
Safety measures for production systems are typically associated with cost drivers, however safety measures can help reduce costs and increase production.
Join us as we explore how you can protect your operating personnel, optimises production, and reduces equipment standstill times with safety solutions while demystifying forth coming changes to UK legislation.
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Funding your 2025 Technology Adoption Journey
Lucy Cross
Made Smarter
Are you looking to adopt cutting-edge technology in your manufacturing business but finding it challenging to justify the investment?
Many leaders hesitate, thinking their budgets can’t accommodate emerging technologies. However, even on a tight budget, adopting the right tools can enhance your growth, boost productivity, and deliver significant cost savings.
Better yet, funding opportunities may be available to help you take the leap. Depending on your needs, we can guide you to different funding streams designed to support technology adoption and drive your business forward.
Made Smarter West Midlands connects manufacturing and engineering businesses with digital technology to transform the way they work and improve productivity.
