Full Access to all educational sessions, case studies, and keynotes
Themed Roundtables
Unpraralleded networking
Catering: All-day premium refreshments and hot networking lunch.
Evening Drinks Reception: Entry included for peer-to-peer social networking
Post-Event Intelligence: Digital access to permitted speaker presentations and industry whitepapers.
Who Should Apply: Exclusively for C-Suite executives and Senior Decision-Makers (e.g., CTO, CDO, Head of Operations, or Director of Engineering) from manufacturing end-user organisations.
Criteria: Applicants must hold direct budget authority and demonstrate a verified intent to source or evaluate new industrial data solutions within the next 12–18 months.
Manufacturer Delegate (Early Bird)
For manufacturing professionals from end-user organisations
Full Access to all educational sessions, case studies, and keynotes
Themed Roundtables
Unpraralleded networking
Catering: All-day premium refreshments and hot networking lunch.
Evening Drinks Reception: Entry included for peer-to-peer social networking
Post-Event Intelligence: Digital access to permitted speaker presentations and industry whitepapers.
Who Should Attend: Mid-to-senior level practitioners, managers, and technical specialists (e.g., in Data Science, IT Operations, or Supply Chain) from manufacturing end-user organizations.
Criteria: Designed for professionals focused on benchmarking best practices, attending the full educational agenda, and self-directed peer networking.
Solutions Providers & Consultants
Companies offering consultancy services / Providers of technology, solutions, or services to the sector
Full Access to all educational sessions, case studies, and keynotes
Themed Roundtables
Unpraralleded networking
Catering: All-day premium refreshments and hot networking lunch.
Evening Drinks Reception: Entry included for peer-to-peer social networking
Post-Event Intelligence: Digital access to permitted speaker presentations and industry whitepapers.
Criteria: Mandatory for professionals from organisations offering data, technology, software, consultancy, or services to the manufacturing sector who seek to interact with pre-vetted decision-makers to build rapport and accelerate their sales pipeline.
Looking for more than just a pass? If you want to host an Executive Roundtable, secure meetings with our Hosted Buyers, or position your brand as a primary partner for 2026, please enquire about sponsorship options for 2026.
Who should attend?
Are you driving transformation in manufacturing? This summit is built for you.
Whether you're leading a factory floor, building data infrastructure, or shaping digital strategy at the highest level, the Manufacturing Data Summit UK 2026 is where manufacturing professionals come together to unlock real impact through data, AI, and innovation.
You’ll be in great company if you’re:
A C-level executive or digital transformation leader navigating strategy, investment, and innovation
A data, AI, or analytics lead turning complex architecture into business value
An operations or manufacturing head focused on improving performance, throughput, and efficiency
An IT or cybersecurity expert protecting industrial systems and driving secure integration
An ESG or sustainability lead embedding data governance and compliance into reporting
An investor, startup, or ecosystem partner shaping the future of ManuTech and smart manufacturing
From strategy to execution, this summit brings together the decision-makers powering data-led change across the manufacturing landscape.
Thanks to our 2026 Platinum sponsors
Thanks to our 2026 Gold sponsors
Thanks to our previous sponsors
Advisory Board
To ensure the Manufacturing Data Summit UK 2026 delivers maximum value and relevance, we’re working hand-in-hand with a select group of senior leaders across the manufacturing, data, technology, and innovation landscape.
Our Advisory Board is helping shape the agenda, challenge assumptions, and spotlight the issues that matter most to modern manufacturers.
Adrian Pinder
Head, Digital and Data NordMind AI
Christina Finlay
Global Head of Data & Analytics Volvo Cars
Nikolay Burlutskiy
Senior Manager GenAI Platforms Mars
Phill Elston
Director of Operational Excellence Ametek
Walid Hadid
Group Head of Digital and Automation The Weir Group PLC
Ioana Hera
Head of Improvement Rolls-Royce
Paul Knight
VP, IT & CISO Turntide Technologies
Dr Mostafizur Rahman
Chief Technologist for Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Technology Centre
Malgorzata Samuel
Operations Data Standards Manager BAT
Dr Yaniv Naor Nahoum
Director of Master Data Management & digital transformation business strategist Sandoz
Lilian Ho
Associate Director – Digital & BIM; AECOM and AI Masters Program Director ZIGURAT Institute of Technology
Sponsorship opportunities
Align your brand with the future of manufacturing innovation. Sponsorship packages include thought leadership opportunities, exhibit space, and networking benefits.
Share your expertise and insights with industry leaders at the forefront of manufacturing innovation. Speaking opportunities include keynote presentations, panel discussions, and thought leadership sessions.
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