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THE MANUFACTURER LIVE

NOVEMBER 2026
 
Each year, the industry's most senior leaders gather to attend a series of award-winning events produced by The Manufacturer that champion the sector, promote innovation and recognise achievement - a tradition with a heritage of over 50 years.

Events include:

Manufacturing Leaders' Summit

Manufacturing Leaders' Summit

...is the annual gathering of top-tier industry visionaries, senior executives, decision-makers, and thought leaders within the manufacturing ecosystem. They converge for two days of talks and meetings to share knowledge, celebrate success and address common challenges that are shaping the industry today.

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The Manufacturer MX Awards

The Manufacturer MX Awards

...in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), TMMX Awards exist to encourage, benchmark and celebrate manufacturing excellence, with every stage of the programme providing value for participants, regardless of their excellence maturity.

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Manufacturing Leaders Networking Drinks

Manufacturing Leaders' Networking Drinks

After an inspiring first day at the Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit, join fellow senior executives, innovators, and industry visionaries for a session of relaxed networking. This offers the perfect setting to continue conversations, forge new connections, and exchange ideas with peers shaping the future of manufacturing.

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The Manufacturer Directors' Forum

The Manufacturer Directors' Forum

...is the invitation-only group of senior executives from The Manufacturer's community that meet regularly for roundtables. These exclusive, upscale dinners facilitate confidential discussions on leading a manufacturing business in today's climate.

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The annual gathering of the manufacturing industry in November to share knowledge, celebrate success, reconnect and grow networks. From the super-focused discussion tables of Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit, to the lively dancefloor of The Manufacturer MX Awards, there’s a variety of activities to suit everyone.

What manufacturers say about our events:

It was brilliant to see so many like-minded professionals come together to share ideas, tackle challenges, and explore the future of manufacturing, there were some great discussion topics. The energy in the room was fantastic, from insightful discussions as a group to leaders sharing insights and speaking on the stage.

Events like Manufacturing Leaders' Summit remind me how powerful collaboration is through connections and also sharing knowledge as we all work through similar projects, initiatives and the challenges that come with that.

– Global Process Owner - Manufacturing & Engineering, Dechra

 

“What an evening celebrating all things manufacturing. Thank you for holding the torch for UK manufacturing and making events like this happen, that celebrate so many workers' efforts in our industry."

- Head of Engineering Services, Siemens Congleton - Manufacturer of the Year Winner 2025 of The Manufacturer MX Awards.

 

Manufacturing Leaders' Summit won Bronze for the Conference & Events Awards 2024
Manufacturing Leaders' Summit won Bronze at the Conference & Events Awards 2024
Best UK Conference
Manufacturing Leaders' Summit shortlisted for the AEO Excellence Awards 2024

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