The conference sessions, led by senior manufacturing and engineering professionals, look to address the skills gap in this sector. With the new government announcing 3 million more apprenticeships, EEF looks into the detail of the strategy for UK engineering and manufacturing. Visitors can find out how 90 North East primary schools are embracing engineering by teaching the subject to their students, and why the region is fast growing a reputation as an industrial powerhouse; the North East Auto Alliance looks at the achievements of the UK's largest car plant in Sunderland, and MSD explains how Northumberland's pharmaceutical production is beating global rivals.
In addition, the full workshop programme includes inspiring case studies alongside an exhibition of more than 90 exhibitors from regional and national companies. Headline sponsors include Fanuc and Lombard, the largest asset finance provider in the UK, who are offering free one-to-one financial consultancy to all registered visitors.
Pre-registering for the event is quick and easy; doing so will guarantee entry to this free event. Once registered, visitors can select the workshop and conference sessions they would like to attend; and with space limited on each session, it is recommended visitors book early to avoid disappointment. The full conference and workshop programme can be found online. To register please visit: www.menortheast.co.uk/register.
