Digital technology is widely seen as the key that will unlock the UK’s productivity puzzle; helping to create a new generation of efficient, lean and innovative SMEs in doing so. As we move towards so called “Industry 4.0”, the Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership will explore the role of digital tech, industry solutions and skills within the region’s economy, and will showcase the support available for local businesses on their journey to Industry 4.0 and increased productivity.

With a panel of speakers from industry, academia and government, this event will inform and inspire, and will also hear from some support schemes and providers that are currently helping businesses to progress on their journey to Industry 4.0.

Agenda

8am – Refreshments & Networking

8.30am – Welcome & Introduction

8.35am – Matthew Ellis, Made Smarter lead, government Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)

8.50am – Industry Insight:

• Rusticus
• Quintessential Promotions

9.05am – Digitalisation support for your business:

• Felicity Clayton, ICT for Growth Scheme, HEY Growth Hub

• Jon Brunton, Made Smarter: Yorkshire Programme, HEY Growth Hub

• Chris Howell, Humber Local Digital Skills Partnership, HEY LEP

9.25am – Professor Becky Huxley-Binns, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Hull and Chair of Humber Local Digital Skills Partnership.

9.40am – Panel Q&A

10am – Event Close

Venue

1st Floor, Canham Turner Building, University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Access

Free parking is available for delegates on campus. Please contact the HEY LEP to request a parking permit once you have booked your place.