9:45 am - Headline Keynote Opening Keynote with Phil Witcherley, New Director of Economy and Innovation at the North East Mayoral Combined Authority.
 Phil is responsible for all the work of the Combined Authority relating to economic growth, innovation, housing, culture, and sport.

10:00 am - WOMEN Forum Panel
Join Rachel Mansfield, Vice-Chair of The AMF, as she leads an inspiring discussion with some of the industry’s top women leaders.

11:30 am - Bank of England Budget Breakdown
Get the insights you need from Richard Swart, Chair of The AMF, and Gareth Harrison, Deputy Agent for the North.

1:00 pm - AI in Manufacturing
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the sector with Steven Osprey, Chief Technologist at TSG (Technical Services Group).

2:00 pm - Space & Defence Opportunities
Discover cutting-edge developments in the North East with NESST – North East Space Skills & Technology Centre.