What is the Smart Manufacturing Summit?
The summit will aim to explore the latest developments in Smart Manufacturing, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Transportation, Digital Transformation, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain, 5G, and Artificial Intelligence. The Smart Manufacturing Summit 2025 (SMS2025) will help senior leaders throughout the industry to forge strong and everlasting business relationships and provide a platform for all Industry Experts to network and exchange relevant information with each other. The theme of the event will be Embracing Smart Manufacturing to Accelerate Industry!
Meet our speakers
Dan Bradley
Dan started his career in academic research, after receiving his doctorate in electrochemistry from the University of Manchester, he transitioned into project management, serving as program manager for a €4.8M civil engineering research project, funded by the European Commission.
He has over a decade of experience in R&D management. He has also worked as a technology consultant and as a research fellow for the UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.
Dan joined Sustainable Group following its acquisition of IoT Horizon Ltd in 2024.
As Technical Director for Sustainable Smart Technology, Dan works to deliver IoT and smart buildings projects for clients from multinationals and social landlords, to schools and entertainment venues.
Dr Mey Goh
Dr. Mey Goh is a Reader in Transdisciplinary Digital Manufacturing in the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University, UK. She received her BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from University Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia, in 2001, and her Ph.D. from the University of Bristol, UK, in 2005. As Associate Director of the Intelligent Automation Centre, she leads transdisciplinary systems and industrial technology research. She is co-director of the Made Smarter Innovation Centre on People-Led Digitalisation (P-LD), collaborating with the Universities of Bath and Nottingham, as well as a range of industries, to improve digital technology adoption through a people-led approach. Her work advances human-technology interaction including digital twin interface, human-robot collaboration and eXplainable AI. She serves on the Committee of the Consortium of UK University Manufacturing and Engineering (COMEH) and editorial board for the Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science (JIDPS).
Dr Guvan Gurkan Inan
Gurkan is a dedicated professional with a strong background in international business and a passion for advancing manufacturing SMEs through digital transformation and lean practices. Recently engaged in a funded project under the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) and collaborating with Vyne Analytics, Gurkan helps manufacturing SMEs in the UK assess their digital capabilities and create strategic roadmaps to adopt cutting-edge technologies—empowering them to enhance performance and competitiveness.
Committed to industry engagement, Gurkan leads impactful workshops that bridge academia and industry, focusing on how lean philosophy and digital technologies drive business performance. Their involvement in Scotland and UK`s manufacturing landscape includes providing free digital capability assessments and roadmapping services funded by SMDH and sharing insights at significant events like the Scotland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Exhibition.
Registration options
Earlybird
2 Day Delegate Registration
£99
Includes:
- Registration for one person
- All main event sessions
- Lunches and refreshments on both days
Earlybird
2 Day Package Registration
£139
Includes:
- Registration for one person
- All main event sessions
- Lunches and refreshments on both days
- Banquet dinner on 5th March
Things to do in the area
Derry’s Walled City is brimming with activities for every taste, offering everything from exploring 400-year-old City Walls, dive into history with a walking tour, or embrace all things Derry Girls with themed afternoon teas.
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