About The Conference

Thank you for joining us at the National Manufacturing Conference, which took place on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London. The Conference Dinner took place the evening prior, on Monday 2 March.

What the conference entailed:

  • Over 700 delegates coming together to network and gain valuable insights;
  • Hearing from expert speakers in keynote sessions and panel discussions, as well as diving deeper in a selection of breakout sessions; and,
  • Discovering cutting-edge technologies, tools, and solutions from leading exhibitors across the manufacturing sector. The conference exhibition is your chance to connect with suppliers, see live demos, and get hands-on with the innovations shaping the future of industry.

 
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Meet Our Speakers

Agnes Ragondet Hewland Engineering
Amanda McLaren AW Hainsworth
Amanda Wood BAE Systems Plc
Andrew Kinniburgh Make UK Defence
Andrew Hood Fieldfisher
Andrew Griffith MP Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Barbara Hutton Make UK
Barry Leahey Playdale
Chris Newson Make UK
Conal Regan Elisa Industriq UK
David Atkinson Lloyds Banking Group
Dean Reddington ECI Software Solutions
Duncan Heron DHL Express
Gareth Stace UK Steel
George Dale Ecotricity Business
Jamie Cater Make UK
Jenny Rimell Make UK
Jordon King Delta Fire
Kristin Baker Schneider Electric UK&I
Lucy Atherton Make UK
Lucy Adams Electrify Industry at Make UK
Mark Feathers Epicor Software
Martin McKervey AESSEAL plc
Nigel Barker Department for Business and Trade
Oliver Conger British Rototherm Group
Paul Birtles Produmax
Paul Bates Epicor Software
Peter Foster Financial Times
Rachel Wilson Siemens plc in Great Britain & Ireland
Sally Jones Department for Business and Trade
Steph McGovern The Rest Is Money, Steph's Packed Lunch
Steve Evans University of Cambridge
The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Tom King Babcock International Group
Verity Davidge Make UK

What our attendees say

I'm not sure how to explain it but having been to many of Make UK's Conferences I think this was probably the best so far.

Bill Scott, Wilton Engineering

It was well thought-out, and a very smooth, slick, well-organised event.

Richard Fuell, Good Energy

Great event, will definitely be returning for the next one. It was very well organised.

Emily Wilde, Blackpool and The Fylde College

Good event to get a temperature of manufacturing with topical and real time updates with the presenters. Excellent quality of speakers.

2025 attendee

It was a great day - very stimulating, informative and thought provoking.

Bob Townley, University of York, School for Business and Society

As it was my first Make UK Conference, I am unable to compare it to previous years. However, compared to other conferences that I have attended it was one of the best to date.

Lance Chatfield, City College Plymouth

Great speakers with insightful content throughout.

John Sorsby, Sheffield Hallam University

Great spread of contributors and excellent that the day was chaired so well to ensure there were proper Q&A sessions.

Philip Pratley, Leonardo UK

An excellent event all round. I always find the morning with key speakers the most informative. Excellent to have the Chancellor in attendance.

Mike Maddock, Performance Engineered Solutions Ltd