Reliance NI is excited to invite you to our Open Day at our new facility in Antrim on Tuesday, 29th April.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✅ Experience Cutting-Edge Technology – Our experts, alongside key technology partners, will be showcasing the latest innovations.
✅ Get Expert Advice – Discuss application challenges and discover easy efficiency wins tailored to your needs.
✅ Explore Automation Solutions – Meet the Reliance Automation team to explore potential projects and see real-world automation in action.
✅ See an Automated Cleaning Bot in Action – Watch as our autonomous warehouse cleaning bot gets to work.

Whether you’re interested in the latest technologies, or just fancy a coffee and a chat – we’d love to see you there!

We would like to invite you to our “Meet the Maker” event at MJM Marine in Newry on Thursday 8^th May.

 

We’ll be joined by the Minister for the Economy, Dr. Caoimhe Archibald  as we tour the impressive MJM Marine plant and also launch an economic study on the importance of the manufacturing sector to Northern Ireland.

Join us for an exclusive webinar as part of Manufacturing Month, where we take a deep dive into the current economic landscape and its impact on the manufacturing sector. Featuring expert insights from Barclays, this session will explore key market trends, financial outlooks, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry today.

Whether you’re a business leader, investor, or industry professional, this is a valuable opportunity to gain strategic perspectives and ask your questions live.

We’ll be joined by the following panelists-

Jai Pandit – Corporate FX Sales
Peter Gordon – Strategic Policy, Government Relations

REGISTER HERE

Grow your network and connect with other women in STEM, Manufacturing and Construction.
Women in Business in collaboration with CDE Group are delighted to bring you, Women in Manufacturing Connect!

Building on our Women in Industry Round Tables, we welcome all Women in STEM to join us for this in-person networking to discuss the current topics, challenges, and upcoming developments in their world of work.

Whether you are onsite or behind the desk in the STEM, Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering sector or beyond, take the opportunity to meet other women in your industry. Share in other women’s experiences, support and ask those questions on your mind.

Insider are pleased to announce the Made in Northern Ireland Awards 2025.

This year’s event sees us return to the fantastic Titanic Museum in Belfast!

The Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the quality products and services that manufacturing and engineering companies from across Northern Ireland supply and the skilled people that work for them.

There will be eleven award categories:

• Digital Technology Award
• Manufacturing Innovation Award
• Export Award
• Food & Drink Award
• Sustainable/Ethical Manufacturer Award
• Future Talent Award
• Apprentice of the Year
• Medical, Life Sciences & Healthcare Award
• Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m)
• Manufacturer of the Year (over £25m)

An independent panel of expert judges will scrutinise and assess all the entry submissions and will determine the shortlisted companies and individuals.

The winners will be revealed at the awards lunch taking place at the Titanic Museum Belfast on Friday 16 May 2025.

Digital Transformation brings rewards, but what about the risks? The team at Flowlens has collected 20+ years of experience into their new book FEARLESS Digital Transformation, a framework covering the 8 key stages SMEs should follow when planning and executing their digital future. This Lunch and Learn introduces the framework, discusses how to manage the risks, and features guest speakers Oliver Caunt, MD of JCS Nuclear Solutions, and Angela Fumpson, MD of White Tiger Business Improvement to share their practical experiences and success stories. Register now via LinkedIn and why not download your free copy of the book from flowlens.com!?

The Anchor High Leadership Summit equips manufacturing leaders with the tools and mindset to ‘anchor high’. Attendees will hear from pioneering leaders with experience of industry and beyond, and will be inspired, challenged, and motivated through a series of curated speakers and industry panels to lead ambitious change for their business and the wider sector.

The Summit is for senior and aspiring manufacturing leaders who have a passion for innovation and best practice. Themes for 2025 include leading change, sustainable growth, and how new inheritance tax rules may affect NI manufacturers.

Join us for a day of inspiration, networking, and development on Thursday, 29th May 2025 at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast. 

Tickets for the Anchor High Leadership Summit and Hall of Fame Awards Dinner can be purchased below via Eventbrite.
Alternatively, to be invoiced for tickets, please email connor@manufacturingni.org.

The Summit will be followed in the evening by the prestigious Manufacturing NI Hall of Fame Awards, celebrating titans of the local manufacturing sector who have significantly and sustainably shaped NI’s industrial landscape.

Tickets for the Anchor High Leadership Summit and Hall of Fame Awards Dinner can be purchased below via Eventbrite.
Alternatively, to be invoiced for tickets, please email connor@manufacturingni.org.