“Manufacturers need to prioritise investments in their digital and data foundations to boost innovation and tackle challenges”
Deloitte, 2024
Industry 4.0. Digital Twins. Smart Factories. Per the experts, a fully-digitalised future for manufacturers is within touching distance. Backed by 86% of manufacturing executives who believe digital technologies to be their key to future competitiveness, expectations are high.
Yet, these expectations feel disconnected from today’s reality. UK manufacturing faces Q1 contraction for the first time in a decade (BDO 2025). And with 70% of manufacturers still facing issues around data quality and useability, many are struggling to balance long term digitalisation with short term ROI (Deloitte 2024).
Whether you’re piloting or scaling, a crucial year lies ahead. The question is, what’s the next best move for you as a manufacturing leader?
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“Data is no longer just a by-product of production; it’s the key to smarter, more efficient manufacturing” [The Manufacturer, 2025]
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“The rise of protectionism will change how manufacturers do business” [Forbes, 2025]
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“Over 50% of executives now view accelerating digital transformation as their top strategic priority”
[Forbes, 2025]
An intimate dinner at
an iconic location
Wild Honey, St James / 6:30-9:30PM
Wild Honey St James was launched in spring 2019 by chef Anthony Demetre. The impressive corner site sees Anthony’s distinctive modern European menus showcased in a striking dining room designed by interior specialist Jim Hamilton. The restaurant was awarded a MICHELIN Star in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Great Britain and Ireland.
Renowned chef Anthony Demetre spent 12 years propelling the success of the original Wild Honey restaurant, in exclusive Mayfair. Now, he brings his passion for crafting creative cuisine to Wild Honey St James. His love for cooking is paired with a strong commitment to sustainability.
CMO, Hastings
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CFO, Deliveroo
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CTO, Trainline
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Attendees
Senior Information, Technology, Operations, Digital, Data and Manufacturing leaders
Senior Information, Technology, Operations, Digital, Data and Manufacturing executives with a focus on innovation. Attendance is capped to ensure every participant is able to contribute. The meeting is only open to invited participants or those who have been referred by a colleague or our partner, T-Systems.
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T-Systems is a leading European IT-service provider with global presence, delivering connectivity, security, cloud, digital and advisory services – all with a focus on sovereignty. For decades they have proudly pioneered the digitalisation of the world-leading German automotive and manufacturing industries with a focus on Industry 4.0.
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