Digital Transformation Ambassadors 2025

Step into the future of manufacturing

Hear digital pioneers explore how cutting-edge technologies are revolutionising the industry — from the factory floor to the boardroom. Discover real-world success stories and the challenges being overcome on the journey to digital transformation.

Network with professionals driving innovation through technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, automation, digital twins and smart factory solutions. Learn how manufacturers are boosting efficiency, enhancing resilience, and unlocking new growth through data-driven decision-making.

We’re inviting passionate changemakers to become Digital Transformation Ambassadors — leaders who can champion innovation and support the sector in adopting future-ready technologies.

Help us share the success stories of digital adoption across UK manufacturing. Hear from diverse voices at the forefront of this evolution and inspire others to embrace the tools and mindset needed to compete and thrive in a connected, intelligent manufacturing world.

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Sessions not to miss:

🔧HEADLINE PANEL: Overcoming Barriers to Digital Transformation: Lessons from the Field
📍 Digital Transformation​ Theatre

Industry leaders share real-world experiences in adopting new technologies, discussing challenges like integration issues and workforce adoption, and offering insights into best practices for a smoother digital transition. ​

🌍 HEADLINE KEYNOTE: Driving Business Value through Insights – The Leonardo Digital Transformation Journey
📍 Digital Transformation​ Theatre

Discover how Leonardo is reshaping its future through a bold digital transformation programme, embedding a thriving digital culture that fuels innovation and growth.

📊 Leading with Metrics: What Do Best-in-Class Manufacturers Do?
📍 Digital Transformation Theatre

This session explores the critical role of data-driven leadership in manufacturing excellence, focusing on key performance indicators crucial for success and strategies to embed these metrics into organisational culture.

🛣️ The Journey to Lights-Out Manufacturing: Are You Ready?
📍 Digital Transformation​ Theatre

This session discusses the adoption of technologies like AI, Machine Learning, Robotics, and IoT, and the challenges and opportunities in achieving fully autonomous 'lights-out' manufacturing. 

See the full agenda here

What's involved in becoming an Ambassador?

  • Get listed as an Ambassador on the Smart Manufacturing Week website, digital show preview & app

  • Upgrade your pass to premium visitor (only 250 upgrades available)

  • Receive a personalised Ambassador pack to share with your network and show support - here.

  • Join the networking events as an Ambassador and help inspire others

  • Gain exclusive access to The Manufacturer resource library with webinars, magazine subscription, reports, news and more

  • Receive an Ambassador enamel pin at the show


 

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