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SUMMARY:Advanced Engineering 2026
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Engineering returns to the NEC Birmingham on 4–5 November 2026\, bringing together the people shaping the future of UK manufacturing. \nFor the North-West aerospace community\, the challenges are clear: strengthening supply chains\, building resilience\, accelerating innovation\, and turning new capability into commercial opportunity. This is where those conversations happen. \nFrom OEMs and tiered suppliers to engineers\, innovators and decision-makers\, Advanced Engineering connects the aerospace sector with the wider high-value engineering and manufacturing community across aerospace\, defence\, energy\, automotive\, electronics and more. \nIt’s a chance to discover new suppliers\, explore emerging technologies\, and meet the partners who can help move projects forward in a fast-changing market. \nLearn more and register:
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/advanced-engineering-2026/
LOCATION:NEC\, North Ave\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT
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SUMMARY:ATI Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: ATI CONFERENCE 2026\n17th & 18th November\, ICC Wales\nThe ATI’s conference\, exhibition and networking event returns this Autumn\, once again bringing the UK aerospace sector together to focus on the technology priorities and growth opportunities. \n 
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/ati-conference-2026/
LOCATION:ICC Wales\, Coldra Woods\, Newport\, NP18 1HQ
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SUMMARY:[FREE WEBINAR] Effective Policy Deployment in Aerospace & Defence: From Strategy to Action
DESCRIPTION: Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026 Time: 12.00pm – 12.50pm \nRegister Today!\n\nExplore how Policy Deployment can help aerospace and defence leaders translate strategic priorities into aligned objectives\, action and measurable progress. \n\nAbout the session\nAerospace and defence manufacturers and their supply chains are operating in a period of strong demand and investment\, bringing opportunities for growth alongside a continued focus on production capability\, productivity\, quality\, delivery\, resilience and complex customer requirements. The global commercial aircraft backlog surpassed 17\,000 in July 2026\, while the UK Defence Investment Plan is backed by £298 billion over four years. \nClear Strategy Deployment provides a structured way to connect these organisational priorities with the objectives\, measures and activity being managed across programmes\, functions and operational teams. \nJoin CQM Training & Consultancy for a free\, practical 60-minute Lunch & Learn exploring Policy Deployment\, also known as Hoshin Kanri\, within an aerospace and defence manufacturing context. \nThe session will explore how longer-term strategic direction can be translated into focused priorities\, measurable objectives\, clear ownership and coordinated action throughout an organisation. \nAlongside focused input from CQM\, the session will include contextualised interactive elements\, practical discussion and real-world examples\, giving participants an opportunity to explore Policy Deployment within the types of environments\, priorities and challenges familiar across aerospace and defence. \nDiscussion will consider the connections between strategy and areas including operations\, engineering\, quality\, programmes\, supply chain and Continuous Improvement\, alongside the role of the X-Matrix\, catchball\, performance measures and regular review in maintaining alignment. \n  \nWhat we’ll explore\nSubject to change the session is expected to cover themes including: \n\nThe principles of Policy Deployment and Hoshin Kanri\nTranslating strategic direction into focused priorities\, objectives and action\nCreating alignment across functions\, programmes and operational teams\nUnderstanding the role of the X-Matrix within Strategy Deployment\nUsing catchball to explore ownership\, dependencies\, resources and feasibility\nConnecting strategic objectives with meaningful measures\nEstablishing review routines that maintain visibility of progress\nApplying Policy Deployment within highly regulated\, safety-critical and programme-driven environments\n\nExamples and activities will be contextualised around familiar aerospace and defence priorities\, which could include delivery performance\, productivity\, right-first-time quality\, operational capability\, supply-chain resilience and customer requirements. \n  \nWhy attend?\nThis interactive session provides an opportunity to explore Policy Deployment through an aerospace and defence lens and consider how strategic priorities can be translated into clearer\, coordinated activity across an organisation. \nParticipants will gain practical insight into the connections between strategy\, priorities\, objectives\, actions\, measures\, ownership and review\, alongside an introduction to approaches that can strengthen alignment throughout the Strategy Deployment process. \nThe Lunch & Learn will also provide an opportunity to apply the thinking through contextualised activities\, discuss real-world examples and exchange perspectives with professionals from across aerospace\, defence and its supply chain. \n  \nWho should attend?\nThe session will be particularly relevant to professionals working within aerospace and defence manufacturers and their supply chains\, including: \n\nSenior\, Functional and Departmental Leaders\nOperations and Manufacturing Leaders\nOperational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Leaders\nProgramme and Project Leaders\nEngineering and Manufacturing Leaders\nStrategy and Transformation Leaders\nQuality and Business Improvement Professionals\nSupply Chain and Procurement Leaders\nProfessionals involved in developing or deploying organisational strategy\n\n  \nYour facilitator – Andy Cheshire\nAndy Cheshire\, Managing Director at CQM Training & Consultancy\, brings extensive experience of Continuous Improvement\, Operational Excellence\, leadership and Strategy Deployment within advanced manufacturing environments. \nHis manufacturing career has included senior Continuous Improvement\, operations\, project and commissioning roles\, giving him practical experience of leading improvement and organisational change within complex production environments. \nThrough CQM\, Andy has personally delivered development programmes within aerospace and defence organisations including BAE Systems and Teledyne\, bringing direct sector experience into his facilitation. \nAndy will use this combination of industry and development experience to connect Policy Deployment principles with relevant examples from advanced manufacturing. \n  \nAbout CQM Training & Consultancy\nCQM works across aerospace\, defence and advanced manufacturing\, supporting organisations to develop capability across Operational Excellence\, Continuous Improvement\, Lean Six Sigma\, leadership and Strategy Deployment. \nWe are members of ADS Group and the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) and are an SC21 training provider\, helping us remain closely connected with capability development across aerospace and defence manufacturers and their supply chains. \nOur programmes combine structured development with practical application and can be contextualised around organisational priorities\, operational environments and existing improvement approaches. \n  \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/effective-policy-deployment-in-aerospace-defence-from-strategy-to-action/
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SUMMARY:NWAA Annual Ball 2026
DESCRIPTION:DATE | Friday 20th November\nTIME | 7:00 PM Arrival – Until Very late!!\nVENUE | Crow Wood Hotel & Spa\, BB12 0RT\n25% DISC ROOM RATE | Please Use Code NWAAB26 on hotel website or via phone Tel: 01282 227722. (only available until 20th October so you need to be quick).\n\n  \n2026 Annual Ball | Drinks Reception Sponsored by:\n\n\n\n\n2026 Annual Ball  | Main Event Sponsored by:\n  \n \n\nPut Your Brand in the Spotlight. Be Seen. Be Recognised. Be Remembered. \nSponsoring our Annual Ball provides your company with an excellent opportunity to raise its profile and gain valuable visibility among our members\, guests and wider network. As a sponsor\, your company will be prominently associated with one of our key annual events\, providing opportunities for your brand to be showcased through event marketing\, promotional materials\, signage and social media exposure. It is a fantastic way to put your business in front of a relevant and engaged audience\, strengthen brand awareness and build positive relationships within the community. By sponsoring the Annual Ball\, your company can enjoy meaningful exposure while demonstrating its support for our organisation and the people we bring together. \n \n  \nAn Evening of Black & White Elegance \nThe NWAA’s most anticipated event of the year is back – and in 2026\, we’re embracing the timeless glamour of black & white. \nStep into an evening of sophistication\, style\, and celebration at our 2026 NWAA Annual Ball. With a striking monochrome theme\, elegant surroundings\, and an atmosphere designed to impress\, this promises to be an unforgettable night of connection\, celebration\, and purpose. \nWhether you’re a familiar face or joining us for the first time\, the Annual Ball is the perfect opportunity to come together\, celebrate achievements\, make new connections\, and support an incredible cause. \nLast year was a sell-out success – this year\, we’re aiming to make it even bigger\, better\, and more memorable! \nThis black-tie affair is all about timeless elegance\, with guests invited to embrace the black & white dress code and make the evening their own. Alongside an unforgettable night of entertainment and celebration\, we’ll be raising vital funds for BBC Children in Need through our special charity raffle. Dress to impress. Make a difference. Celebrate in style. \nNWAA Annual Ball 2026 | Proud Supporters Of: \n \nChildren In Need are there for the UK’s children and young people and is the official charity of the BBC in the UK. It raises money to support disadvantaged children and young people facing challenges like poverty\, mental health problems\, and disability. Famous for its yellow Pudsey Bear mascot\, the charity holds a big annual television appeal show to fund local youth projects. \nWhat the Charity Does: \n\nFunding Projects: Gives grants to local charities and youth groups across the UK.\nKey Issues: Helps young people deal with poverty\, illness\, distress\, or mental health struggles.\nPudsey Bear: The famous spotty bear mascot has helped raise money since 1985.\n\nInterested in donating an Auction/Raffle Prize? Help us make this event even more impactful by sponsoring or contributing to the charity raffle/auction for Children in Need. \n\nA Night to Remember. \nGet ready to step into an unforgettable evening of black & white glamour\, celebration\, and entertainment at the 2026 NWAA Annual Ball. From the moment you arrive to the final song of the night\, every detail has been designed to create an elegant\, exciting\, and memorable experience. \nTICKET PRICE INCLUDES: \n• 7pm — Spectacular Arrival | The evening begins in style at 7pm as you make your entrance onto the red carpet. Be welcomed by our unforgettable ‘Mirror Men\,’ guaranteed to get heads turning\, cameras clicking and conversations flowing. With their striking presence and playful interaction\, they’ll set the tone for an evening where glamour\, entertainment and a touch of theatre come together. \n• Welcome Drinks Reception | Sponsorship Available | Raise a glass and begin the evening in true black & white style. Our welcome drinks reception is the perfect opportunity to mingle\, reconnect with familiar faces and meet members old and new. Enjoy a relaxed start to the evening before taking your seats for dinner\, while soaking up the sophisticated atmosphere of our monochrome celebration. Interested in sponsoring the Welcome Drinks Reception? This is a fantastic opportunity to put your brand at the heart of the evening and be associated with one of the NWAA’s most anticipated events of the year. \n• Three-Course Dinner With Wine | Take your seat and enjoy a delicious three-course dinner\, carefully selected to complement an evening of elegance and celebration. With seasonal\, locally inspired flavours and beautifully presented dishes\, dinner will be accompanied by wine and followed by indulgent after-dinner treats. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax\, enjoy great food and share the evening with friends\, colleagues and fellow NWAA members. \n• Magical Selfie Photo Mirror | Capture the glamour of the evening with our fabulous selfie photo mirror. Strike a pose\, add a little personality\, and create your very own keepsake from the night. Whether you’re celebrating with colleagues\, friends\, or your whole table\, it’s the perfect way to capture those unforgettable black & white moments — and leave with a memory you can take away with you. \n• Live Band Performance | Funtime Frankies are back by popular demand! Our award-winning function band returns to the NWAA Annual Ball for another unforgettable performance. After stealing the show last time\, Funtime Frankies are returning to get the dancefloor moving with a fantastic mix of live music\, infectious energy\, and crowd favourites. So\, once dinner is over and the formalities are done\, it’s time to let your hair down\, hit the dancefloor and party the night away because this\, they’re turning the volume all the way up! \n• Dancing & Celebration | Once the band has finished\, the party certainly doesn’t stop! The dancefloor will be ready and waiting\, with DJ Ben back on the scene to keep the celebrations going into the early hours. From classic favourites to modern floor-fillers\, expect a soundtrack designed to keep the energy high and the dancefloor busy. If last year was anything to go by\, there will be very little sitting down once the music starts!. \n• Charity Raffle & Auction | Alongside the celebrations\, we’ll be coming together to support a truly important cause. Our charity raffle and auction will give guests the opportunity to win some fantastic prizes while helping raise vital funds for BBC Children in Need. Every ticket\, bid and contribution will help make a difference. \n• Black Tie Attire | This is your opportunity to embrace the glamour of the evening and go all out with the black & white theme. Think timeless sophistication\, elegant monochrome styling\, and plenty of sparkle. Whether you choose classic black tie\, striking black and white contrasts or add your own statement touch\, dress to impress. \n  \nBlack. White. Glamour. One unforgettable night. \n  \nTickets are limited and expected to sell out quickly RSVP Now! Due to increasing demand each year sponsorship opportunities & tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary evening. \nFor Individual Tickets BOOK NOW! IMPORTANT | PLEASE ENTER YOUR MAIN MEAL CHOICE WHEN BOOKING. \n\n\nFor Tables of 10 RSVP Now for An Invoice! \nTo reserve a table of 10 for the Ball\, please click the button below to request an invoice. If you require a purchase order\, kindly include your PO number in your email request. \n\n\nCelebrate. Connect. Contribute. \nThe NWAA Annual Ball has become one of the highlights of the year – a special evening that brings our community together to celebrate achievements\, strengthen connections and make memories that last long after the final dance. \nMore than just a night of glamour and entertainment\, the Annual Ball is an opportunity to come together\, celebrate in style and make a meaningful difference. Whether you’re joining us with your team\, colleagues\, friends or fellow NWAA members\, it’s the perfect occasion to enjoy great company\, exceptional entertainment\, and an unforgettable black & white celebration. \nAnd while we come together to enjoy an incredible evening\, we’ll also be raising vital funds for BBC Children in Need through our charity raffle and auction. \nDress up. Show up. Celebrate together. Make a difference.  We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable evening of black & white elegance\, entertainment\, connection\, and purpose. \nWhy not make a weekend of it with an overnight spa break at Crow Wood?\n25% DISC ROOM RATE | Please Use Code NWAAB26 on hotel website or via phone Tel: 01282 227722. (only available until 20th October so you need to be quick) \nAlternative Hotels:\nThe following hotels are all just a short taxi ride away from the venue for the NWAA Annual Ball\, providing easy access to the event. \n\nFence Gate Lodge\, Wheatley Lane Road\, Fence\, Nr Burnley\, Lancashire BB12 9EP.\nT: 01282 509555 W: FENCE GATE\nHoliday Inn Express Burnley M65\, JCT.10 by IHG W: HOLIDAY INN: BURNLEY\nThe Oaks Hotel\, Colne Road\, Reedley\, Burnley\, Lancashire\, BB10 2LF W: THE OAKS HOTEL\n\nNWAA regret that we cannot book hotels on your behalf. \nFor Individual Tickets BOOK NOW! IMPORTANT | PLEASE ENTER YOUR MAIN MEAL CHOICE WHEN BOOKING.\n\n \nFor Tables of 10 RSVP Now for An Invoice! \nTo reserve a table of 10 for the Ball\, please click the button below to request an invoice. If you require a purchase order\, kindly include your PO number in your email request. \n \n \nFor More Information:\nEmail: membership@aerospace.co.uk\nTel: 01772 648800 \nCome & Raise a Glass with Us and join us for an evening to remember in support of Children in Need.
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/nwaa-annual-ball-2026/
LOCATION:Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort\, Holme Rd\, Burnley\, Lancashire\, BB12 0RT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:[FREE EVENT] LC Automation - Automating The Aerospace Supply Chain – The Directors Cut
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 25th November\n 9:00am – 1:00pm\n AMRC North West\, BB2 7HN\nBook FREE Today!\n\nDoes Modern Automation Work for Low-Volume\, High-Mix Aerospace Production? See for yourself this November.\nLC Automation’s “Automating The Aerospace Supply Chain: The Directors Cut” brings advice\, skills and investment experts together with live robot demonstrations at AMRC North West on 25 November 2026. \nAerospace and advanced manufacturing leaders in the North West are invited to find out how today’s automation can fill the gaps that growing aircraft demand is exposing in the supply chain. The half-day event\, hosted by LC Automation and supported by the North West Aerospace Alliance\, Made Smarter and Make UK\, will show that automation is no longer reserved for high-volume production lines: it can now deliver real results in low-volume\, high-mix environments. \nDemand for new aircraft is creating opportunities for the aerospace supply chain\, but it is also raising difficult questions. How do you meet growing demand and maintain product quality? Is there spare capacity to increase production easily? Can you recruit the people you need to scale your business? \nFor many manufacturers the honest answer to those questions is “not yet”\, and the event will explore whether automation can help close those gaps. \nA long-held assumption is that robots are only suitable for long production runs\, but the Directors Cut event is designed to challenge that. Today’s robot and automation technology is more flexible\, quicker to set up and easier to redeploy than previous generations\, making it a practical option for the short runs\, frequent changeovers and wide part variety typical of aerospace manufacturing. Attendees will see how automation can eliminate bottlenecks and improve efficiency\, even in low-volume\, high-mix production. \nPractical advice\, then live demonstrations\nThis is not an average business event. The organisers have kept jargon to a minimum and built the morning around use cases that demonstrate real-world results. Expert speakers will cover the advice\, funding\, investment and skills that can help companies get started\, followed by demonstrations of the robot solutions that can help them reach their goals. \nThe programme includes: \n\nAdvice\, grants and support from Will Kinghorn of Made Smarter\nKnowledge and skills from Martin Blunt of the University of Lancashire\nInvesting in the aerospace industry from Sue Barnard of the British Business Bank\nA real-world robotic case study from Jewel George of Mitsubishi Electric\n“How Safe is Your Robot?” from Martin Kidman Ph.D of SICK UK\nA panel discussion with Q&A\, hosted by Paul Bell of the NWAA\nRobot demonstrations and a networking lunch\n\nThe live demonstrations will feature technology from automation partners including Universal Robots\, Mitsubishi Electric\, SICK\, IAI and Omron. \n\nBook FREE Today!
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/free-event-lc-automation-automating-the-aerospace-supply-chain-the-directors-cut/
LOCATION:AMRC North West\, Roy Chadwick Way\, Samlesbury Enterprise Zone\, Preston\, Lancashire\, BB2 7HP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:[FREE WEBINAR] Practical Root Cause Analysis in Aerospace & Defence: From Insight to Impact
DESCRIPTION: Date: Thursday 26th November 2026 Time: 12.00pm – 12.50pm \nRegister Today!\n\nExplore practical Root Cause Analysis within aerospace and defence\, using process understanding\, evidence and capability to support better-informed improvement decisions. \n\nAbout the session\nInvestment and demand are creating significant growth opportunities across aerospace and defence and while manufacturers and its supply chains are expanding capability the ability to maintain demanding standards for quality\, safety\, compliance\, delivery and productivity has become even more critical. \nRoot Cause Analysis (RCA) provides a structured way to investigate performance\, understand contributing factors and use evidence to guide improvement activity. \nJoin CQM Training & Consultancy for a free\, practical 60-minute Lunch & Learn exploring RCA within an aerospace and defence manufacturing context. \nThe session will consider how RCA can be applied across day-to-day performance challenges\, recurring issues\, emerging risks and opportunities for improvement\, using structured thinking to build a clearer understanding of what is influencing performance and where action could be focused. \nProcess capability will provide context to the RCA discussion\, helping participants consider how process data\, variation and performance against requirements can strengthen an investigation and support the evaluation of improvement activity. The workshop concept uses capability in this supporting role alongside process understanding and established RCA techniques. \nAlongside focused input from CQM\, the session will include contextualised interactive elements\, practical discussion and real-world examples\, giving participants an opportunity to apply some of the thinking within scenarios familiar to aerospace and defence. \n  \nWhat we’ll explore\nThe session is expected to cover themes including: \n\nDeveloping a structured approach to Root Cause Analysis\nDefining performance gaps\, risks and improvement opportunities clearly\nUsing process understanding and evidence to explore potential causes\nApplying practical RCA techniques\, including 5 Whys and Fishbone\nUsing process capability and variation as context within an investigation\nConnecting findings with appropriate actions and ongoing review\n\nExamples and activities will draw on familiar aerospace and defence considerations\, which could include quality and right-first-time performance\, process variation\, delivery\, manufacturing performance\, supplier issues\, traceability and customer requirements. \n  \nWhy attend?\nThis interactive session provides an opportunity to explore RCA within an aerospace and defence environment and develop a more structured approach that can be applied within everyday operational and improvement activity. \nParticipants will gain practical insight into the relationship between the performance gap\, process understanding\, evidence\, potential causes and action\, with process capability providing additional context around variation and performance. \nThe Lunch & Learn will also provide an opportunity to work through contextualised activities\, discuss real-world examples and share experience with professionals from across aerospace\, defence and its supply chain. \n  \nWho should attend?\nThe session is accessible to a broad range of professionals involved in operational performance\, quality\, engineering and improvement\, including: \n\nContinuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Practitioners\nManufacturing and Process Engineers\nQuality and Product Assurance Professionals\nOperations and Manufacturing Managers\nTeam Leaders and Supervisors\nProgramme and Project Professionals\nSupplier Quality and Supply Chain Professionals\nLean and Six Sigma Practitioners\nManagers and practitioners involved in problem solving or performance improvement\n\nYour facilitator – Alan Clark\nAlan Clark is an experienced CQM Development Coach and Continuous Improvement practitioner with a strong background in industry and practical improvement. \nHis experience includes working within the sector and supporting an aerospace and defence organisation with its SC21 improvement and award journey\, giving him first-hand insight into the performance\, quality and improvement expectations experienced across the supply chain. \nAlan brings this practical experience into his delivery\, using relatable manufacturing examples and structured improvement techniques to help participants connect the learning with their own working environments. \n  \nAbout CQM Training & Consultancy\nCQM works across aerospace\, defence and advanced manufacturing\, supporting organisations to develop capability across Operational Excellence\, Continuous Improvement\, Lean Six Sigma\, leadership and Strategy Deployment. \nWe are members of ADS Group and the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) and are an SC21 training provider\, helping us remain closely connected with capability development across aerospace and defence manufacturers and their supply chains. \nOur programmes combine structured development with practical application and can be contextualised around organisational priorities\, operational environments and existing improvement approaches. \n  \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/practical-root-cause-analysis-in-aerospace-defence-from-insight-to-impact/
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SUMMARY:The Wellbeing Farm Christmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:📅 Saturday 28th November\n⏰ 10:30am – 2:30pm\n📍 The Wellbeing Farm\, Edgworth \nBook Today!\n\n🎄 The Wellbeing Farm Christmas Fair is back! 🎄\nGet ready for a festive family day out filled with Christmas llamas\, Santa’s Grotto\, sustainable shopping\, festive food\, a puppet show and plenty of Christmas magic! \nStep into our festive wonderland and meet Father Christmas himself in Santa’s Grotto and if you’re on the Nice List\, there might even be a present waiting for you! 🎅🎁 \nBrowse a fantastic selection of eco-friendly and independent stalls\, perfect for picking up unique Christmas gifts while supporting local businesses. \nOf course\, it wouldn’t be Christmas at The Wellbeing Farm without our four-legged friends! Expect to see our llamas\, alpacas and sheep dressed in their festive best and ready to spread some Christmas cheer. 🦙🎄 \nWe’ll also have a special festive puppet show for the little ones\, plus delicious food and plenty more to enjoy throughout the day. \nOur Christmas Fair is all about having fun while doing some good. There will be a £2 cash entry fee per person on arrival\, which will go towards our chosen charity. \nTickets must be booked in advance to secure your place at the Christmas Fair. \nSimply claim your FREE ticket online\, then bring £2 cash per person to pay the charity entry fee on the door. \n\nBook Today!
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/the-wellbeing-farm-christmas-fair/
LOCATION:The Wellbeing Farm\, Wheatsheaf Hill Farm\, Lancashire\, BL7 0BY
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SUMMARY:[FREE EVENT] ICS | International Composites Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the International Composites Summit | 1–2 December 2026 | The Drum\, Wembley\, London \nWelcome to the International Composites Summit (ICS) – the UK’s premier free-to-attend event dedicated to the global composites industry. Now in its sixth year\, ICS 2026 brings together 250+ industry leaders\, investors\, and innovators for two impactful days of business\, collaboration\, and innovation at The Drum at Wembley – a world-class venue with exceptional connectivity and a professional setting tailored for high-level discussions. \n\nWhy Attend ICS?\nPowerful Connections\nBuild strategic partnerships across the full composites value chain – from raw materials to applications in construction\, aerospace\, automotive\, defence\, energy\, motorsport\, and marine.\nGlobal Reach\nNetwork with international OEMs\, Tier 1s\, and investors. ICS attracts a diverse\, decision-making audience from around the world.\nInnovation in Focus\nExplore breakthrough technologies through dynamic pitches\, panel discussions\, and exclusive exhibits from start-ups and scale-ups in advanced materials.\nHigh-Impact Networking\nEngage in structured networking\, investor meetings\, and sponsor-only VIP opportunities that turn introductions into investments. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE & REGISTER FREE NOW
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/ics-international-composites-summit-2026/
LOCATION:ICS | International Composites Summit\, The Drum at Wembley\, Engineers Way\,\, Wembley\, HA9 0FJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T130000
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SUMMARY:NWAA Member Event | Leonardo
DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: Thursday 3rd December 2026⏰ Time: 8.30am – 1.00pm 📍 Venue: Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Full venue details to be confirmed upon booking \n\nThe Big #4 | Procurement Challenges | Building Resilient Supply Chains. Navigating Risk. Unlocking Opportunity.\nIn an increasingly complex and competitive global marketplace\, effective procurement is critical to business resilience\, operational performance and long-term growth. From rising costs and supply chain disruption to supplier availability\, sustainability pressures and evolving regulatory requirements\, organisations face growing challenges in securing the goods\, services and partnerships they need to succeed. \nThis is Event #3 in the NWAA Big #4 Event Series\, Procurement Challenges 2026 brings together procurement professionals\, supply chain leaders\, manufacturers\, suppliers and industry experts to explore the challenges shaping modern procurement\, share practical insights and identify opportunities to build stronger\, smarter and more resilient supply chains. \nKey themes include: \n\n\n\nSupply chain resilience\, risk management and disruption\nRising costs\, inflation and cost optimisation strategies\nSupplier sourcing\, relationships and performance management\nSupply chain visibility\, transparency and traceability\nDigital procurement\, automation and emerging technologies\nSustainability\, ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility\nSkills\, talent and the evolving procurement workforce\nRegulatory compliance\, trade challenges and geopolitical uncertainty\nCollaboration\, innovation and opportunities across the supply chain\n\n\n\nMore than an event\, The Big #4 is a platform for connection\, insight and action—creating opportunities to learn from industry experts\, share best practice and build valuable partnerships. \nHosted at some of the UK’s most prestigious aerospace and advanced manufacturing locations\, including sites operated by BAE Systems\, Airbus and Rolls-Royce and now for the first time Leonardo\, the Big #4 offers unique access to world-class environments where innovation\, collaboration and growth come together. Join the conversation. Build capability. Create opportunity. Shape the future. \nPlaces are extremely limited and will be allocated on a first come\, first \nserved basis.\n\n\nVENUE TO BE CONFIRMED UPON BOOKING
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/nwaa-member-event-leonardo/
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SUMMARY:The Wellbeing Farm - The NOT SO Silent Night
DESCRIPTION:📅 Saturday 5th December\n⏰ 7:30pm – 1:00am\n📍 The Wellbeing Farm \nBook Today!\n\n \n  \n🎄 Festive Games Night at The Wellbeing Farm 🎄\nGet ready for a festive night of games\, music\, great food\, drinks and plenty of laughs!\nForget the traditional sit-down Christmas dinner\, this is Christmas partying done differently. 🎉 \nGather your friends\, family or work colleagues and join us for a brilliant festive night packed with boozy bingo\, Christmas games\, party music\, singalongs and plenty of festive cheer. \nWhether you’re looking for a Christmas night out with friends\, something different for your work Christmas party\, or simply an excuse to get everyone together before the big day\, we’ve got you covered! \n  \nYour ticket includes:\n🥂 Christmas fizz cocktail on arrival\n🌯 Festive Yorkshire pudding wrap\n🍫 Delicious blondie dessert\n🎲 Festive games & boozy bingo\n🎶 Party music & Christmas singalongs\n🍹 Exclusive drinks deals throughout the night \nExpect great food\, festive tunes\, friendly competition and lots of laughs as we celebrate Christmas the Wellbeing Farm way! \nPerfect for groups of friends\, families and work Christmas parties looking for a festive night out that’s anything but ordinary. \nGet your group together\, grab your tickets and get ready for a Christmas night to remember! 🎄🥂🎉 \n  \nBook your Tickets below or call us on 01204 852113 to secure your tickets with a £15 Per person deposit. \n  \nBook Today!
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/the-wellbeing-farm-the-not-so-silent-night/
LOCATION:The Wellbeing Farm\, Wheatsheaf Hill Farm\, Lancashire\, BL7 0BY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261208T120000
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SUMMARY:NWAA | Seriun Cyber Ready | Preparing for the Future of Defence
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 8th December\n 9:00am – 12:00pm\n Blackpool & The Fylde College \nBook FREE Today!\n\n\n\nCyber security requirements for businesses working within the UK defence supply chain are changing.\n\n\n\n\nJoin NWAA\, Seriun and Blackpool and Fylde College for an interactive cyber security session designed for manufacturers\, engineering businesses and the wider supply chain\, whether you’re already working within defence or looking at opportunities to enter the sector.\nDan Giannasi from the North West Cyber Resilience Centre will set the scene\, looking at the current cybercrime threat landscape\, what they are seeing across the region and the resources available to help SMEs strengthen their cyber resilience. \nSeriun will then bring this into a practical business context\, using real-world examples of the cyber risks businesses are facing and looking at the technical steps manufacturers and supply chain businesses can take to better protect their digital and operational environments. \nThe session will also look ahead to the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) and Defence Cyber Certification (DCC)\, introducing what these developments could mean for businesses already supplying into defence\, as well as manufacturers looking to enter the defence supply chain. \nBlackpool and The Fylde College\, through its defence-focused offering\, will bring in the skills perspective\, exploring how businesses can build the cyber and technical capability needed to respond to changing expectations across defence and manufacturing. \nThere will also be an interactive cyber workshop\, giving attendees the opportunity to get involved and put some of the themes discussed during the morning into practice. \nThe session is aimed at manufacturers\, engineering businesses and the wider supply chain\, whether you already work within defence or are looking at the opportunities available within the sector. \nYou’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the cyber threats facing businesses today\, practical steps you can take to strengthen your business\, and how you can begin preparing for the changing requirements of the UK defence supply chain. \nBook FREE Today!
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/seriun-cyber-ready-preparing-for-the-future-of-defence/
LOCATION:Blackpool and The Fylde College: Bispham Campus\, Ashfield Rd\, Blackpool\, FY2 0HB
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seriun":MAILTO:helpdesk@seriun.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T180000
DTSTAMP:20261105T122322Z
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SUMMARY:NWAA | AGM\, Winter Forum & Mix & Jingle 
DESCRIPTION:NWAA AGM\, Winter Forum & Mix & Mingle  \n3 Events in 1 Day \nDate: Thursday 10th December 2026\nVenue: Mercure Blackburn | Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa\, Blackburn Road\, Clayton-le-Moors\, Blackburn\, BB5 5JP \n⏰ Time Event#1: AGM 12:00 noon | 1pm\n⏰ Time: Event#2: WINTER FORUM  1pm | 4pm\n⏰ Time: Event #3: MIX & JINGLE  4pm | 6pm \n  \n \nEVENT #1: FREE MEMBER ONLY EVENT ‘ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING’ \n Time: AGM 12:00 noon | 1pm \nWe are pleased to invite all NWAA members to our Annual General Meeting.  This event is free for NWAA Members to attend. \nJoin the Board and fellow members to review this year’s achievements\, discuss future strategies\, and ensure the continued success of our thriving community. This is a key opportunity to gain insights into the Alliance’s direction\, engage in meaningful discussions\, and have your voice heard as we plan for 2027 and beyond. \nAgenda Highlights: \n\nYear in Review: Accomplishments and Milestones.\nStrategic Plans for 2027 and Future Initiatives.\nFinancial Overview and Governance Updates.\nMember Q&A Session\n\nYour participation as an NWAA Member is essential to shaping the future of NWAA. Don’t miss this important Member only event. \n  \n \nEVENT #2: NWAA MEMBER EVENT ‘WINTER FORUM’\n Time: WINTER FORUM  1pm | 4pm\nEvent & Speaker details to Follow \n \nEVENT #3: The WINTER FORUM will be followed by the NWAA MEMBER CHRISTMAS MIX & JINGLE NETWORKING EVENT and the last event of 2026 from 4pm to 6pm \nFollowing the Winter Forum – The Final NWAA Event of 2026\nAs the year draws to a close\, we invite all NWAA members to come together for a well-deserved celebration at our Christmas Mix & Jingle Networking Event — the perfect way to wrap up a year of innovation\, collaboration\, and growth across the North West’s aerospace industry. \nJoin us after the Winter Forum for an evening of festive networking\, great conversation\, and good company. Enjoy a relaxed\, informal setting with drinks\, food\, and plenty of seasonal cheer\, as we reflect on the successes of 2025 and look forward to the opportunities ahead in 2026. \nThis is more than a networking event — it’s a chance to connect with fellow members\, strengthen relationships\, and build new partnerships that will help shape the industry’s next chapter. \n \nPlease note there is a small contribution from your company required to attend all 3 events as refreshments will be served upon arrival for the AGM & Winter Forum and also includes food & drinks for Event#3 Mix & Jingle.\n Let’s finish 2026 by raising a glass to each other and toast to the new opportunities to come in 2026!!
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/nwaa-agm-winter-forum-mix-jingle/
LOCATION:Mercure Blackburn\, Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa\, Blackburn Road\, Blackburn\, Lancashire\, BB5 5JP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="NWAA":MAILTO:membership@aerospace.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T170000
DTSTAMP:20261103T134318Z
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SUMMARY:NWAA | Annual Conference 2027
DESCRIPTION:Date | Wednesday\, 24th February 2027\nVenue | Concorde Conference Centre\, Altrincham\, WA15 8XQ\nTime | 8:30 am to 5:00pm \n“The Next Growth Frontier |  Technology\, investment and resilience in a changing industrial landscape”\nThe  North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) invites you to our landmark 2027 Annual Conference—an energising day of innovation\, strategy\, and industry collaboration set beneath the wings of the iconic Concorde. \nThis year’s theme\, “The Next Growth Frontier |  Technology\, investment & resilience in a changing industrial landscape\,” is designed to equip organisations of all sizes with the tools\, insights\, and connections needed to accelerate progress and thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape. \n \nDownload The Sponsorship Brochure For ‘Gold’ & ‘Silver’ Levels Below: \n \nThe decisions we make today will define the growth of tomorrow.\nThe North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) invites you to its landmark 2027 Annual Conference a day of insight\, innovation and industry collaboration in the extraordinary setting of the iconic Concorde. \nAs global markets shift\, defence priorities evolve and new technologies transform the industrial landscape\, businesses face a defining challenge: how to turn change into opportunity and ambition into sustainable growth. \nThis year’s conference\, The Next Growth Frontier: Technology\, Investment and Resilience in a Changing Industrial Landscape\, will bring together perspectives from across aerospace\, defence\, advanced manufacturing\, energy\, technology and finance to explore what it takes to compete\, scale and succeed in an increasingly complex world. \nFrom the technologies reshaping industry to the investment needed to bring them to life\, we’ll examine the forces influencing the next decade of UK industrial growth — and what businesses can do now to prepare for it. \nJoin us to explore the opportunities\, challenge conventional thinking and connect with the people helping shape the future of industry.\n \nOne industry. A changing world. A new growth frontier.\nGrowth is no longer simply about doing more. It is about making the right investments\, adopting the right technologies and building the resilience to compete in a fundamentally changing world. \nFor businesses across aerospace\, defence and advanced manufacturing\, the opportunities are significant. But so are the challenges: geopolitical uncertainty\, evolving customer requirements\, rising energy costs\, skills shortages\, complex supply chains and the difficulty of turning promising innovation into commercial success. \nThe NWAA Annual Conference 2027 will explore these interconnected challenges and opportunities\, bringing together the ideas and perspectives businesses need to make informed decisions about their future. \nWhether you are leading an established manufacturer\, scaling an innovative SME\, investing in new capabilities or developing the technologies that will define tomorrow’s industries\, this is an opportunity to step back\, look ahead and consider where your next phase of growth could come from. \nWhat will we be exploring?\nOur conference programme will follow a clear journey: understanding how the world is changing\, identifying where the opportunities lie\, examining what it takes to capture them\, and exploring how growth can be financed and delivered. \nThe programme will feature eight key themes\, with speakers and contributors to be announced. \n01. The New World Order | Defence\, geopolitics and the economic impact of a changing world\nHow are global security developments\, geopolitical tensions and changing defence priorities reshaping the opportunities and risks for UK industry? Explore what these shifts could mean for industrial strategy\, supply chains and future demand. \n02. The Defence Technology Revolution | The technologies reshaping defence and aerospace\nFrom artificial intelligence and autonomy to robotics\, advanced materials\, space and digital technologies\, discover where innovation is creating new possibilities — and what it will take to turn technological progress into real-world capability at scale. \n03. The Dual-Use Opportunity | From innovation to commercial growth\nTechnologies developed for defence and security can have applications far beyond their original markets. Explore how businesses can translate innovation into scalable commercial opportunities across civil aerospace\, energy and other industrial sectors. \n04. Why Doesn’t Great Technology Scale? | Overcoming the barriers to growth\nA promising prototype is only the beginning. Examine the practical challenges of moving from innovation to production\, including access to finance\, procurement\, regulation\, certification\, skills and the cost of scaling operations. \n05. The Factory of the Future | Technology\, productivity and sustainable manufacturing\nHow can advanced manufacturing\, automation\, artificial intelligence and digitalisation transform industrial performance? Discover how businesses can improve productivity\, strengthen competitiveness and build more sustainable manufacturing operations. \n06. The Energy Challenge | Energy security\, cost and industrial competitiveness\nEnergy is central to the future of UK manufacturing. Explore how energy availability\, affordability\, security and the transition to a lower-carbon economy could influence industrial competitiveness\, investment decisions and long-term growth. \n07. Financing the Future | Who will fund the next generation of growth?\nAmbition requires investment. Explore how banks\, investors and financial institutions are approaching opportunities across defence\, aerospace\, energy and advanced manufacturing — and what businesses need to demonstrate to secure the funding required to grow. \n08. Where Is the Growth? | The opportunities that will define the next decade\nWe’ll bring the conversation together with a forward-looking examination of the opportunities ahead. Where should businesses invest\, which capabilities will matter most\, and what needs to change for UK industry to capture a greater share of future growth? \nMore than a conference. An opportunity to move forward.\nThe NWAA Annual Conference is an opportunity to step outside the day-to-day demands of business and engage with the wider forces shaping our industry. \n\nGain fresh perspectives | Explore the economic\, technological and industrial developments influencing future opportunities.\nIdentify opportunities for growth | Consider emerging markets\, new technologies and potential applications for your products\, services and capabilities.\nUnderstand the challenges of scaling | Examine the practical realities of investment\, productivity\, energy\, skills and commercialisation.\nBuild valuable connections | Meet fellow business leaders\, manufacturers\, innovators and stakeholders from across the industrial ecosystem.\nLook ahead with confidence | Take away new ideas and perspectives to help inform your business strategy and future investment decisions.\n\nBe part of the conversation shaping our industrial future.\nThe next phase of growth will be shaped by the decisions businesses make today: where they invest\, which technologies they adopt\, how they build resilience and how effectively they collaborate. \nThe NWAA Annual Conference 2027 will provide a platform to explore these questions\, exchange ideas and consider how the North West and the wider UK industrial base can turn emerging opportunities into lasting economic value. \nJoin us beneath the wings of Concorde for a day dedicated to the ideas\, connections and decisions that will help define the next growth frontier. \nDate | Wednesday\, 24th February 2027\nVenue | Concorde Conference Centre\, Altrincham\, WA15 8XQ\nTime | 8:30 am to 5:00pm
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/nwaa-annual-conference-2027/
LOCATION:Concorde Conference Centre\, Wilmslow Old Rd\, Altrincham\, WA15 8XQ
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SUMMARY:EMCON 27 | Engineering & Manufacturing Expo
DESCRIPTION:EMCON 2027 | Connecting the North’s Engineering and Manufacturing Supply Chains\n Date: Tuesday 20th April 2027 Venue: Beacon of Light\, Sunderland \nFind Out More and Secure a Space!\n\nEMCON\, the North of England’s leading cross-sector engineering and manufacturing exhibition\, returns on 20 April 2027 at the Beacon of Light in Sunderland. \nNow in its 19th edition\, the event regularly attracts more than 900 visitors and 120 exhibitors\, bringing together SMEs\, OEMs and Tier 1–3 manufacturers from across the UK. \nFor aerospace and advanced manufacturing businesses\, EMCON offers a valuable opportunity to showcase capabilities\, meet potential customers and suppliers\, explore new technologies and build relationships across regional and national supply chains. Specialist areas will include digital\, automation and data analysis; space\, satellite and security; environment and energy management; and career development. \nExhibitor packages and visitor registration are now available.\n  \nFind Out More and Secure a Space!
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/emcon-27-engineering-manufacturing-expo/
LOCATION:Beacon of Light\, Stadium Way\,\, Monkwearmouth\, Sunderland\, SR5 1SN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Engineering & Manufacturing Network":MAILTO:ailsa@emn.org.uk
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