As we embark on the next stage of our industrial evolution, digitalisation will shape the future of our economy, manufacturing ecosystem, and workplace. Digital technologies can enable us to create the future we want and move beyond consumption driven economic growth.
Our challenge is to create a future digital manufacturing ecosystem that meets our net-zero ambitions, whilst being resilient and productive. Thus, ensuring that everyone has the things that they need, at a price that they can afford, without damaging the environment or society.
To create the future digital manufacturing ecosystem we want, we need to work together. In order to combine our expertise from the broadest range of perspectives around this common goal, we need to InterAct.
By joining the inaugural InterAct conference, you are becoming part of the movement for change. Actionable insights from 12 leading experts will provide the building blocks for change. Participants will further shape these through a storytelling workshop and co-creation of a series of ‘critical questions’, which will be posed to our expert panel.
Find out more about our exciting roster of speakers, agenda, and event specifics below.
Who should attend?
InterAct aims to be inclusive of thinkers and innovators from across a spectrum of expertise to foster interdisciplinary collaboration to solve the biggest challenges to achieving a better future.
Whether your background is in policy, practice, or academia. If you are an engineer or scientist, an economist or social scientist, a politician or civil servant, and you want to play a part in shaping the digital future of manufacturing, join us on 3 October
How will the InterAct conference benefit attendees?
- Gain actionable human insights into the future manufacturing environment.
- Network and build relationships with cross-sector experts interested in creating a positive, forward-thinking vision for UK industry.
- Build your narrative development skills to enhance the reach of you messaging in the digital environment.
- Take part in a collaborative workshop on the theme ‘How do we create the digital manufacturing futures we want to see, together’.
- Engage with a panel of highly regarded speakers from the world of manufacturing, policy, and academia for an interactive Q&A session.
- Learn more about the InterAct Network, our future development and funding opportunities.
Location
The InterAct conference will take place within the historic surroundings of the IET Savoy Place, London, located on the Strand by Waterloo Bridge.
Date and time
Attendees should arrive at the venue for 9:00am on Monday 3 October. The conference will close by 16:30pm on the same day.
How do I secure a ticket?
Conference tickets are free to book and allocated on a first come, first served basis. You can register your attendance on our InterAct Conference Eventbrite page.
Speakers
Hear from world-leading speakers, who will share their unique insights and perspectives on their areas of expertise in relation to the theme of ‘Creating the digital manufacturing future we want’.
Our speakers are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds across industry, policy, think-tanks, and academia. Together they represent a diverse collection of voices that we want to draw into the wider conversation about what it will take to build a future that delivers for everyone.
Check back regularly for new speaker announcements and further information.
Professor John Hart
Speaker – Future of Digital Manufacturing Ecosystems
Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT
Director, Laboratory for Manufacturing and Productivity
Hayaatun Sillem CBE FIET
Speaker – Future of Digital Manufacturing Ecosystems
Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Jason Southern
Speaker – Future of Digital Manufacturing Ecosystems
EMEA Head of Enterprise Software & Visualisation Segments at Nvidia
Clare Porter
Panelist
Head of Manufacturing Policy at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Agenda
| 09:00 | Arrival and coffee |
| 09:30 | Welcome and objectives |
| 09:45 | Keynote speakers |
| 10:15 | Future of Digital Manufacturing Ecosystems Hayaatun Sillem Jason Southern John Hart |
| 11:00 | Break |
| 11:30 | Future of Work |
| 12:15 | Future of the Economy |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:45 | Keynote speaker Sean Culey |
| 14:00 | Storytelling and critical question formulation workshop |
| 15:00 | Break |
| 15:30 | ‘Critical questions’ panel debate Chris Courtney Charlotte Horobin Clare Porter |
| 16:20 | Closing comments |
| 16:30 | Conference closes |