Understanding the difference between analytics, machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI - and where each actually delivers value.
Why so many AI initiatives fail, and how leading manufacturers move from isolated proofs-of-concept to enterprise-wide impact.
How manufacturers are using digital twins, predictive maintenance, and real-time analytics to optimise performance, energy use, and resilience.
Practical approaches to data quality, governance, ownership, and architecture - without boiling the ocean.
What happens when AI agents interact across ERP, MES, PLM, and supply chain platforms - and how to avoid “digital spaghetti”.
Managing security, compliance, and operational risk as factories become more connected and regulations tighten.
Skills, data literacy, and operating models required to keep pace with rapid technological change.
Who should attend?
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.
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
Lilian Ho
Associate Director – Digital & BIM; AECOM and AI Masters Program Director ZIGURAT Institute of Technology
Paul Knight
VP, IT & CISO Turntide Technologies
Malgorzata Samuel
Operations Data Standards Manager BAT
Dr Mostafizur Rahman
Chief Technologist for Artificial Intelligence MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Dr Yaniv Naor Nahoum
Director of Master Data Management & digital transformation business strategist Sandoz
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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