Major manufacturing conference in Citywest this month

Over 4,500 of Ireland’s biggest manufacturers are set to turn out to this year’s National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition.

Taking place at the Citywest Convention Centre on the 17th of January, the event celebrates one of Ireland’s largest sectors and attracts senior management, established practising engineers and researchers among others.

150 speakers, 300 exhibitors and 100 investors are expected to turn out to the conference and exhibition which highlights the latest cutting edge developments in manufacturing technology and practise.

Some of the key speakers for this year include:

• Simon McKeever, The Irish Exporter's Association;

• Federico Fabbrini, DCU Brexit Institute Director;

• Brian Cooney, Kuka Robotics;

• Caroline McGillard, Macfarlane Packaging;

This year’s event will host a wide range of International companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Glanbia, Dawn Meats and Glaxosmithkline among others.

Attendees will gain unique industry insights into the latest in manufacturing technologies, forward planning and good practise. Senior business leaders will also be at hand to network, uncover new business opportunities and meet with key technology providers.

The National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition will also have a greener focus this year with a showcase on new innovation and technology for a more eco-friendly Ireland.

The manufacturing sector is currently the second largest employer in Ireland with recent figures from Forfás revealing 205,700 people are working in the industry directly.