Dudley manufacturers invited to innovation conference
10 Nov 2023
A new innovation conference is coming to Dudley next week to connect local manufacturers with fellow businesses and support organisations.
The Venturefest Mobile Hub is a new format brought to you by Venturefest West Midlands.
Focused on supply chains, the first Venturefest Mobile Hub will be hosted by the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre in Dudley on Wednesday 15 November from 2pm to 5pm.
What to expect from the day:
During the event, you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow businesses and support organisations.
Panellists will discuss their businesses’ supply chain journeys and offer advice on how Dudley manufacturers can get into the supply chain and access new markets.
Session 1. Are you supply chain ready?
A panel of business leaders and support organisations will talk about how businesses can discover opportunities, understand capabilities, and access business support.
Session 2. Supporting your supply chain journey
Hear from the Business Growth West Midlands and manufacturing and supply chain specialists about opportunities and support for your business.
Agenda
14:00 Registration & Networking
14:30 Welcome & Introductions – Pam Waddell (Innovation Alliance WM)
14:35 Keynote and Session 1 – Are you supply chain ready?
- Chair: Martin Dudley (Thomas Dudley, Ltd)
- Vikki Wilkes (Darvick)
- Deepak Pathak (Innovate UK EDGE)
15:15 Networking & Refreshments
16:00 Session 2 - Supporting your supply chain journey
- Facilitator: Simon Spink (Innovation Alliance WM)
- Catherine Bray (Business Growth West Midlands in Dudley)
- Rachel Eade (Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education)
- Liz Griffiths ((Midlands Aerospace Alliance and Midlands Space Cluster)
16:40 Clean Futures Accelerator and wrap-up
- Naomi Arblaster (BCIMO)
- Neil Fulton (BCIMO)
17:00 Drinks, networking & tour
Please note that the drink reception will be open until 19:00.
Partners and Sponsors
BCIMO
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is delighted to be sponsoring the very first Venturefest Mobile Hub.
Click here to view the BCIMO's Meeting and Event spaces, which have been meticulously designed and are equipped with the latest technology and modern aesthetics which provide the perfect backdrop for a small corporate meeting or large-scale event.
Dudley Council
Dudley Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority are supporting the conference, which is being delivered in partnership with the Department for Science, Technology and Industry (DSIT) and Innovate UK.
For more updates on events, funding and opportunities for businesses in Dudley borough, sign up to the Dudley Business First e-bulletin.
Location
Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO), Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre, Zoological Drive, Dudley, DY1 4AW.
For sat navs, use DY1 4AL.
Organiser
Venturefest West Midlands