Join us at the UK's largest manufacturing festival, Smart Manufacturing Week, hosted by The Manufacturer.
Speakers
Stand location
Hall 5, Stand C80Details
Smart Manufacturing Week is the largest UK festival of advanced manufacturing and engineering, welcoming industry professionals from across the country for two days of exhibits, summits, showcases and expert speaker sessions.
Come and say hi!
- Two speaker sessions from Columbus about key themes in the industry
- Visit our stand to speak directly with our experts
Where: NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom
When: 4th-5th June 2025
Stand location: Hall 5, C80
Register: Book your free pass here
We look forward to seeing you there!
Our speaker sessions
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11:30 | 4 June | Industrial Data and AI Theatre
Speaker: Nicholas Lea-Trengrouse, Head of Business Intelligence
AI is only as good as the data behind it. In industrial settings, the journey from raw sensor data to AI-driven insights depends on a robust modern data platform. This session explores how data architecture, storage, and compute impact AI performance, ensuring models deliver accurate, real-time decisions. Learn best practices for designing scalable, high-performance platforms that bridge the gap between operational data and AI-driven automation.
Find out more about this topic by reading Nicholas' article here.
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14:00 | 4 June | Digital Transformation Theatre
Speakers: Toby Mankertz, Manufacturing Industry Director; Michael Jacobs, Senior Business Transformation Advisor
🌟With guest speaker Jodie Derbyshire, IT & Process Improvement Director at Swift
This speaker session explores the critical role of data-driven leadership in manufacturing excellence, delving into key performance indicators crucial for success and how to align manufacturing metrics with your business purpose.
Join Toby Mankertz and Michael Jacobs from Columbus and hear about how effective leadership is essential for ensuring your business goals are embedded into your organisational culture.
They will talk through a practical roadmap for delivery, which focuses on translating theoretical understanding into actionable strategies, treating changes as structured projects, and recognising milestones. The discussion will also highlight the importance of clear communication, stakeholder engagement and coaching for effective cultural shifts in your organisation.
We will also have Jodie Derbyshire, IT & Process Improvement Director at Swift, joining us on stage to share her perspective on how Columbus has helped the business align its manufacturing production metrics with its goals. This case study provides real-world insights into the transformative impact of data-driven leadership, including improvements in operating margins and increased product quality.
By adopting these best practices, manufacturers can position themselves at the forefront of industry innovation and competitiveness.
Find out more about this topic by reading Toby's article here.
From Raw Data to AI-Powered Decisions: The Role of the Modern Data Platform
11:30 | 4 June | Industrial Data and AI Theatre
Speaker: Nicholas Lea-Trengrouse, Head of Business Intelligence
AI is only as good as the data behind it. In industrial settings, the journey from raw sensor data to AI-driven insights depends on a robust modern data platform. This session explores how data architecture, storage, and compute impact AI performance, ensuring models deliver accurate, real-time decisions. Learn best practices for designing scalable, high-performance platforms that bridge the gap between operational data and AI-driven automation.
Find out more about this topic by reading Nicholas' article here.
Case study: How Swift are improving operating margins with aligned manufacturing metrics
14:00 | 4 June | Digital Transformation Theatre
Speakers: Toby Mankertz, Manufacturing Industry Director; Michael Jacobs, Senior Business Transformation Advisor
🌟With guest speaker Jodie Derbyshire, IT & Process Improvement Director at Swift
This speaker session explores the critical role of data-driven leadership in manufacturing excellence, delving into key performance indicators crucial for success and how to align manufacturing metrics with your business purpose.
Join Toby Mankertz and Michael Jacobs from Columbus and hear about how effective leadership is essential for ensuring your business goals are embedded into your organisational culture.
They will talk through a practical roadmap for delivery, which focuses on translating theoretical understanding into actionable strategies, treating changes as structured projects, and recognising milestones. The discussion will also highlight the importance of clear communication, stakeholder engagement and coaching for effective cultural shifts in your organisation.
We will also have Jodie Derbyshire, IT & Process Improvement Director at Swift, joining us on stage to share her perspective on how Columbus has helped the business align its manufacturing production metrics with its goals. This case study provides real-world insights into the transformative impact of data-driven leadership, including improvements in operating margins and increased product quality.
By adopting these best practices, manufacturers can position themselves at the forefront of industry innovation and competitiveness.
Find out more about this topic by reading Toby's article here.