Monthly Industry Meet-Up

Join our Monthly Industry Meetup!

Join us for a captivating virtual event where industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals gather to share knowledge, insights, and best practices. Our mission is to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and drive growth within the manufacturing community.

Each month, we feature 3 engaging talks from Made Members, focusing on best practice around key themes that shape the future of manufacturing. Our Meetup series covers a wide range of headline topics, including:  Future Factories, Sustainable Manufacturing, Growth Strategies, and People & Skills.

Our virtual events attract a diverse audience of Made Members, including esteemed senior manufacturing leaders, executives, and professionals. We believe in the power of shared experiences and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute, learn, and connect.

In addition to the thought-provoking talks, our Meetup series offers interactive virtual roundtable sessions. Engage in lively discussions, exchange ideas, and gain further insights on the chosen subtopic. Collaborate with peers who share a passion for shaping the future of manufacturing.

June's lineup of speakers and Roundtable Session subtopics includes:

Jon Bradley, Managing Director at Hydraforce: Join us for an insightful presentation on building a talent pipeline to mitigate risk. With rising global competition, technological advancements and operational complexity, upskilling staff has become an essential strategy for futureproofing your business.

Hydraforce, a world-leading manufacturer of high-performance electrohydraulic controls and components, understands the crucial role of upskilling in staying ahead. The Birmingham-based company is deeply committed to staff development and has a long-standing and established apprenticeship scheme.  

Recently, Hydraforce enrolled 19 shop floor operators onto its apprenticeship scheme in order to transfer them into engineering quality and maintenance roles. Jon Bradley, a former mechanical engineering apprentice, will share Hydraforce’s approach to identifying organisational skills gaps and best practices for leveraging upskilling to fill them effectively.

Having worked in America and China, Jon firmly believes that the UK’s approach to apprenticeships is “second to none.” His practical session will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate today’s challenging labour market. People and Skills: Building a Talent Pipeline to Mitigate Risk

Made Speaker TBC. Future Factories: Subtopic TBC Roundtable Session

Made Speaker Phil Arme from Ecam. Sustainable Manufacturing: Subtopic TBC Roundtable Session

Made Speaker TBC.  Growth Strategies: Subtopic TBC Roundtable Session

Mike Holmes, Managing Director at L&P Springs UK(Topic TBC)

Join us for this powerful and inspiring 75-minute event that will ignite your passion and creativity!