Join manufacturing leaders, educators, and industry stakeholders for a breakfast session exploring the future of manufacturing capability, workforce development, and digital innovation in New Zealand.
This event brings together leaders from industry, tertiary education, and the Manufacturing & Engineering Industry Skills Board to discuss the evolving skills landscape, future workforce needs, and practical opportunities for manufacturers to engage with emerging talent and technology adoption initiatives.
Hear insights on: • The current and future manufacturing skills profile • Industry workforce challenges and opportunities • The Digital Manufacturing Light partnership initiative • The future direction for manufacturing in New Zealand
Presenters: Professor Christina Hong – CEO, MIT and Unitec Bill Sole – CEO, Industry Skills Board, Manufacturing & Engineering Jan Polzer - Industrial Liaison and Senior Lecturer for Smart Automation, University of Auckland & Paul Jeurissen – Head of School, Unitec Institute of Technology Catherine Lye - CEO, Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa
The session will conclude with a guided tour of the MIT Tech Park, showcasing advanced training and technology environments supporting the next generation of manufacturing capability.
A valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore how industry and education can work together to strengthen New Zealand manufacturing.
<Space is limited. This event is for manufacturing leaders only>
