Manufacturing Momentum: Driving Innovation for Scotland’s Future

Date: 21 August 2024
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS), Paisley
Events
Overview

In this interactive half-day session you’ll hear about workplace innovation, essential skills and emerging technologies that can propel Scotland’s manufacturing sector forward.

The event will start with a networking lunch and will end with a tour of the NMIS factory.

This event is delivered by Peer Works and Prosper in partnership with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) and is aimed at businesses and organisations operating in the manufacturing sector.

Attendees will be joined by expert panels and case study speakers who will share their insights, research and experience.

Speakers
  • Ian Towns, Manufacturing Engineer at Balmoral Comtec Limited
  • Barbara Russell-Scott, Director of Operations, Young Spirits
  • Michael Cusack, Chief Sustainability Officer, ACS Clothing
  • Prof Colin Lindsay, Work, Employment and Organisation, University of Strathclyde
  • Stewart McKinlay, Skills Director, Manufacturing Skills Academy
  • Nick Shields, Head of SMAS and Sustainability, Scottish Enterprise