{"id":29684,"date":"2026-01-22T14:01:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/?p=29684"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:01:16","slug":"sharing-industry-insights-and-expertise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/2026\/01\/22\/sharing-industry-insights-and-expertise\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharing industry insights and expertise"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/strong>Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026<\/strong><\/a> will present a high-calibre<\/strong>speaker programme alongside free-to-attend, CPD-accredited seminars, bringing together industry leaders, technology experts and manufacturers to address the industry\u2019s most pressing challenges. Taking place from February 3 to 5 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, the seminar programme is designed to deliver practical insight, strategic perspective and real-world learning.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The programme will kick off on Tuesday, February 3, with a keynote speech from Stephen Phipson, CEO of Make UK. This will be a 60-minute overview of the current manufacturing landscape and upcoming opportunities for those in the industry.<\/p>\n

Over the three days, visitors can hear from speakers representing leading organisations including Siemens, Rolls-Royce, Renishaw, Airbus and Sourceability, as well as other technical specialists and solution providers. Sessions will explore topics ranging from electronics design and manufacturing scalability to supply chain resilience, sustainability and advanced automation. Presentations such as \u201cThe Journey Towards Sustainable Electronics\u201d<\/i>, \u201cMitigating Knowledge Loss and Component Unavailability\u201d<\/i> and \u201cAgentic AI \u2013 Automating the Mundane\u201d<\/i> are designed to offer actionable takeaways that attendees can apply directly within their organisations.<\/p>\n

The seminar programme will be split across two separate conferences. The Manufacturing Conference will explore topics including process optimisation, operational excellence and digital transformation. Meanwhile, the Electronics and Semiconductors conference will focus on the latest innovations driving the industry, including the impact of automation and Industry 4.0 and cutting-edge technologies, such as additive manufacturing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, we\u2019re looking forward to welcoming some of the biggest names in manufacturing and electronics, including Siemens, Rolls-Royce and other high-profile partners,\u201d explains Simon Farnfield, portfolio director at Easyfairs, organiser of Southern Manufacturing & Electronics. \u201cToday, our industry is facing some of its toughest challenges, whether it\u2019s skills shortages, reduced productivity or digital transformations. We wanted a seminar programme that would address these issues head-on.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted this year\u2019s event to bring together industry leaders and technical experts, giving our visitors practical insights they can take back to their businesses,\u201d added Farnfield. \u201cNow more than ever, the focus is on actionable learning that supports long-term resilience, innovation and growth.\u201dWith expert speakers, in-depth sessions and a programme focused on industry needs, Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2026 offers visitors the opportunity to combine strategic learning with hands-on discovery across the show floor.<\/p>\n

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics takes place from February 3 to 5, 2026, at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. View the full conference lineup and register for a free ticket today by<\/p>\n

visiting the exhibition\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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