NWAA Annual Conference 2024
“I Think We Will Remember the NWAA 9th Annual Conference For a Very Long Time.”
David Bailey – Aerospace Consulting.
Celebrating 30 Years: The NWAA’s 9th Annual Conference Soars to New Heights!
As the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) proudly marked three decades of innovation and excellence, there was one event that truly epitomised the spirit of this milestone: The NWAA 9th Annual Conference held at the Concorde Conference Centre on Thursday 14th March 2024.
Under the majestic wings of the legendary Concorde G-BOAC, the flagship of the British Airways fleet, over 180+ attendees, sponsors, speakers, and delegates gathered for a day of unparalleled insight and inspiration. Set within the purpose-built super hangar, this iconic venue provided a backdrop like no other for our esteemed guests.
The event surpassed all expectations, thanks to the remarkable venue and the lineup of guest speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and partners who made it possible.
- Simon Smith, Business Development Director – Brookhouse Aerospace ‘From Delta to Digital’
- Henri Murison, CEO – Northern Powerhouse Partnership
‘Advanced Manufacturing; one of the key drivers of northern productivity and future growth’ - Keith Bestwick, Principal Director Digital Manufacturing & Operations – Accenture
‘Modernising Manufacturing with Digital’ - Jacqueline Castle, Chief Technology Officer, ATI – Aerospace Technology Institute
‘Destination Zero – Technologies for Future Aerospace’ - Alan Cross, Development Manager North West Space Cluster ‘Space, Super-Computers and Business Support‘
- Richard Everett, Group Head Of Supply Chain – Rolls Royce SMR
‘Developing A Supply Chain For International Deployment’ - Chris Bennion, Head of Wing of Tomorrow Assembly IPT, Airbus
‘Wing Industrial System of the Future’ - Alastair Campbell – Burnley Fan & Keynote Speaker:
British journalist, author, strategist, broadcaster and activist, known for his political roles and his passion for Burnley Football Club.
From engaging discussions on the future of aerospace to invaluable networking opportunities, the conference delved deep into the theme for the day of “The Growth of Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing in A Digital World”.
Attendees listened to thought-provoking sessions, and dynamic panel Q & A’s that shed light on the latest advancements and challenges facing the industry. From cutting-edge technologies to innovative strategies, every aspect of the digital transformation was explored in depth.
But the day was also about the connections made, the ideas exchanged, and the collaborations sparked that truly made this event special. As industry leaders came together to share their expertise and vision for the future, new opportunities emerged, laying the groundwork for continued innovation and growth in the years to come.
As we reflect on this extraordinary day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who played a part in making the NWAA 9th Annual Conference a resounding success. Together, we have reaffirmed our commitment to driving progress in the aerospace sector and shaping a brighter future for generations to come. Here’s to the next 30 years as we continue to collaborate together!
“I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your dedication, hard work, and resilience throughout our recent conference. Your efforts truly paid off, and I am immensely proud of what we accomplished together as a team. The feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive. Together, we’ve created something truly remarkable, and I’m excited to see where our collective efforts take us next”. PAULA GILL, CEO NWAA
To Our Event Speakers, Sponsors & Partners:
A massive ‘Thank You’ and ‘Gratitude‘ to each and every one of you who contributed to making our conference an absolute triumph! From riveting insights to electrifying energy, it was a day to cherish from start to finish and one that will remain at the centre of everyone’s minds for a long time to come. Your expertise and support made the day truly exceptional.
“You are all playing your part in supporting the aim of the NWAA of providing the opportunity for our members to network, collaborate and promote their capability….and thank you for continuing to help grow our community” Prof. Andy Schofield – NWAA Chairman.
As we reflect on this extraordinary day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making the NWAA 9th Annual Conference a resounding success. Together, we have reaffirmed our commitment to driving progress and shaping a brighter future. Here’s to the next 30 years as we continue to collaborate!
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