NAA Members’ Forum 2026

Start date: 07/05/2026

 

We are delighted to confirm that the date for our very first NAA Members’ Forum will be Thursday, 7th May 2026, with the event being held at AMRC North West at Samlesbury, Blackburn.

 

What is the purpose & format of the event?

Following member feedback, the event is designed to help members connect with and develop potential new business relationships. It includes the opportunity for all attending companies to make a short 2-minute, 2-slide pitch regarding their organisation’s capabilities and / or needs. Pitches will be grouped into two sessions, with lunch and refreshment breaks included, providing plenty of opportunity for attendees to network with each other.

A representative from the North West Regional Defence and Security Cluster will also be attending, with a view to highlighting potential routes into and opportunities in the defence sector.

There will also be the opportunity for a tour of the AMRC North West facility, whose goal is to help the North West region’s manufacturing community access advanced technologies that will drive improvements in productivity, performance and quality.

 

Agenda

12:00 – 13:00   – Networking Lunch

13:00 – 13:05   – Welcome – Paul Jones

13:05 – 13:15   – AMRC NW Overview – Sylvain Passot

13:15 – 13:30   – Defence Sector Opportunities – Prof. Andy Schofield

13:30 – 14:00 – Members’ Pitches – Part 1

14:00 – 14:20 – Refreshment Break

14:20 – 14:50 – Members’ Pitches – Part 2

14:50 – 15:30 – AMRC NW Facility Tour

15:30               – Wrap-up – Paul Jones

 

 

Event Details

Venue: AMRC NW, Blackburn

Time: 12:00 – 15:30

 

To register, contact Zoe