FSB NI is to exhibit and talk at the NI Manufacturing Conference & Expo in the Titanic Centre on 12th September
The Federation of Small Businesses (NI) has confirmed they will join the line up of exhibitors at the forthcoming Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition in the Titanic Centre.
Taking place on Thursday 12th September, the conference and expo is set to be the biggest gathering of its kind in Northern Ireland.
TEC Belfast will host the event, bringing the city into the industry spotlight by offering a space for UK & Ireland’s manufacturing leaders to network.
Speaking of their attendance at the show Brendan Kearney, Regional Chair of FSB Northern Ireland said: “We are delighted to once again attend and support this annual event.
The FSB represents thousands of small businesses in Northern Ireland, many of whom are in the manufacturing sector or indeed in the supply chain.
“This conference showcases the best of the sector and the new technologies and innovations to increase our world market share of the industry.
“It is a great opportunity for us to engage with our members and other SMEs, so please come visit our FSB stand at F7A”.
Centred around recent technological developments and innovative approaches to research in the field, the day-long feat is open to both established and new professionals in the sector.
Several manufacturers of varying scales from Northern Ireland and beyond will be in attendance, providing their insights and experience to other event goers.
Managing Director, Colin Murphy, from organisers Premier Publishing & Events, said the conference and exhibition will serve as a platform for relevant manufacturing giants to discuss the country’s supply chain and pressing issues that the industry is currently facing.
He said: “Generating annual sales of about £20 billion, manufacturing is crucial to Northern Ireland’s economic development adding “Manufacturers directly employ 80,000 people while supporting further employment throughout the wider supply chain in every region of Northern Ireland.
“The manufacturing sector accounts for 13.4% of Northern Ireland’s economic output, significantly higher than the UK figure of 9.8%.
“Not just that but Northern Ireland’s manufacturers also generate almost half of the country’s external sales and more than half of export sales.
“The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will encompass the full manufacturing spectrum across the country, including the food and drink, biopharma, medtech, healthcare, engineering, transport, technology, building products, fabrics, polymers, packaging and renewables sectors.”
Delegates from across different manufacturing sectors, such as food, pharmaceutical, medical, chemical, electronics and engineering, can be expected to speak on their experience, enabling everyone in attendance to understand potentially unseen sides of the market.
Dedicated exhibition areas will also allow professionals and businesses alike to meet with key technology providers. Throughout the day the event will cover topical themes such as Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Control & Automation, Supply Chain Optimisation, Information Technology Logistics, Energy Management, Facilities Management Sustainability, Project Management, Health & Safety Warehouse Management, Materials Handling & Robotics.
Colin added: “The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will provide an ideal location for businesses to meet with Government agencies and supporting associations, and gain free advice from experts on how to improve operational performance.
“The Event will also provide networking zones to connect buyers and suppliers. Indeed, the layout of the Conference & Exhibition is intended to maximise the opportunity for visitors to network and make new contacts.”
The conference is supported by leading organisations and institutions, including the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100 million innovation centre led by Queen’s University Belfast in partnership with industry, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, and Ulster University. AMIC’s involvement underscores the event’s importance as a platform for advancing manufacturing innovation in Northern Ireland.
Registration for the 2024 Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition on September 12 at Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast is free.
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