After the huge success of last year’s event, we held the second MADE Cymru Industry Summit 2022 last week. MADE Cymru and University of Wales Trinity Saint David organised a series of FREE online and in-person events to inform, engage and inspire businesses during this period of post-Covid recovery. All the events were led by key industry speakers the in-person events were being held at UWTSD, Swansea and AMRC Cymru, Flintshire.
It was an incredible success and we have had many requests asking us to share the photos and recordings of the online sessions.
PHOTOS: THE UWTSD & MADE CYMRU INDUSTRY SUMMIT
Some photos from the MADE Cymru Industry Summit 2022.
“Summit launch and the role of Welsh industry in making environmental changes”
What is the role of Welsh industry in tackling climate change? And how can being sustainable be good for business? Opening speech from Julie James, MS, Minister for Climate Change.
- Barry Liles OBE, Pro Vice-Chancellor, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Julie James, Minister for Climate Change, Welsh Government
- Graham Howe, Executive Head of MADE Cymru, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
“Design and innovate for Net Zero”
If our Welsh manufacturing base is to be encouraged to ‘tackle climate change’ or more broadly, to consider moving from a linear business model to a more circular economy, then a more considered and thoughtful approach must be given to how we design our products and services.
In this session Chris Probert and Gethin Roberts will discuss some of their thoughts on ‘Design for Net Zero’, followed by a roundtable discussion focusing on how a commitment to strategies and processes can reflect the values of our environmental, cultural, social, and economic responsibilities.
- Gethin Roberts, Managing Director, ITERATE
- Chris Probert, Innovation Specialist, Welsh Government
- Eoin Bailey, UK Innovation Manager, Celsa Steel
- Alan Mumby, Innovation Management Lecturer, MADE Cymru
“Digital road to sustainability”
Streamed live from the Robotics Lab at UWTSD, listen to Richard Morgan share case studies of manufacturers who have gained a competitive edge through digital adoption. This will be followed by an industry led round table on the subject, with discussions looking at how this can increase the sustainability of tomorrow’s Wales.
- Richard Morgan, UWTSD
- Lynn Davies, Probe RTS
- Dafydd Davies, Safran Seats
- Matt Booth, AMRC Cymru
- Martin Rees, Fit Factory
“The importance of investing in people”
Hear from Lloyd Bank’s David Atkinson who introduces day 2 by talking about the importance of continuous improvement in creating resilience in Welsh industry.
- David Atkinson, Regional Director and UK Head of Manufacturing, Lloyds Banking Group
- Lisa Lucas, Industrial Relationship Manager, MADE Cymru
“Making Apprenticeships work for you”
The UWTSD Apprenticeship Unit will introduce several employers & apprentices in a virtual session made up of short videos and a panel discussion. This will help you identify opportunities in your workforce strategy and your career development pathway.
- Bridget Moseley, Head of Apprenticeships, UWTSD Apprenticeship Unit
“Introducing UWTSD’s new Innovation Matrix”
Professor Ian Walsh will introduce the plans for the new Innovation Matrix building and how this is an exciting chapter for local industry. Located in our SA1 Innovation Quarter, the Innovation Matrix will deliver a state-of-the-art centre to inspire innovation, research and enterprise and provide a new platform for delivering true academic/industry partnership.
- Professor Ian Walsh, Provost Swansea & Cardiff, UWTSD
“The impact of collaboration”
If you are wondering how partnering with a university can help your business, hear from organisations who have done just that. We’ve planned some sessions and a round table discussion that demonstrate the huge changes that partnership working has made to Welsh businesses. Never an academic exercise, these are hands-on, practical, and game-changing. Facilitated by James Davies from Industry Wales.
- James Davies, Chairman, Industry Wales
- Luca Pagano, Senior Research Associate, MADE Cymru
- Graham Howe, Head of MADE Cymru, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Jason Murphy, Operations Director, AMRC Cymru
- Nigel Roberts, Chief Commercial Officer, GRAFMARINE Ltd
- Craig Jones, Tooling and Maintenance Manager, Fibrax
“Funding for collaboration”
This session will provide a brief overview of some of the funding, R&D opportunities, grants, and other support available to your business. Including from Welsh Government.
- Graham Howe, Head of MADE Cymru, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Samantha Williams, Welsh Government
- Mick Card, Innovate UK KTN
- Steven Barr, Innovate UK KTN
Big thank you to everyone who attended and took the time to send us such positive feedback. Here is some of the feedback:
If you’d like to discuss any of the content in the Summit or you are interested in our fully funded short courses, please get in contact.