Made Smarter: Unlocking Digital Opportunities for SME Manufacturers
27th November 2026 | 9am – 12pm | GXO Logistics, Corby
Made Smarter: Unlocking Digital Opportunities for SME Manufacturers
Discover how digital technology can help your manufacturing business grow, improve productivity and work smarter.
Are you an SME manufacturer looking to improve productivity, streamline processes or explore new ways of working? Join us for an informative and practical session to discover how digital technology can help your business reach its full potential.
Find out how the Made Smarter programme offers fully funded support to help SME manufacturers take their next steps towards digital adoption. Hear directly from manufacturers who have embraced digital technology, learn from their experiences and discover how you could access support to help turn your own digital ambitions into reality.
Whether you’re just starting to explore digital opportunities or are ready to take the next step, this session will give you the insight, inspiration and connections to help move your business forward.
Why attend?
By attending this session, you will have the opportunity to:
- Discover fully funded support – Learn about the support available through Made Smarter and how to access it.
- Learn from other manufacturers – Hear real-world experiences from SME manufacturers adopting digital technology to improve their businesses.
- Explore practical digital opportunities – Understand how digital solutions could help improve productivity, efficiency and business growth.
- Find out about digital internships – Discover how interns can support your business to explore and adopt digital technology.
- Connect and network – Meet other manufacturers, share experiences and explore opportunities to take your business forward.
Event agenda
09:00 – Registration, tea and coffee
Arrive, get settled and enjoy refreshments before the session begins.
09:30 – Welcome and introduction to Made Smarter
Discover what support is available through the Made Smarter programme, how it can help your business and how you can access it.
10:00 – SME Manufacturer Digital Adoption Panel Session
Hear from SME manufacturers about their experiences of adopting and using digital technology. Discover the opportunities, challenges and benefits they have experienced on their digitalisation journeys.
10:45 – Coffee break, networking and programme registrations
Take a break, connect with fellow manufacturers and find out how to register for the programme to access fully funded support.
11:15 – Digital Internship Projects Showcase
Explore how digital interns can help your business identify opportunities, develop digital capabilities and take practical steps towards adopting new technology.
11:45 – Session close and Q&A
Ask your questions, reflect on the key takeaways and find out what your next steps could be.
12:00 – Close & Optional tour of the GXO Discovery Suite
Who should attend?
This session is aimed at SME manufacturers interested in exploring how digital technology can support their business growth and productivity.
Whether you’re a business owner, managing director, operations manager or responsible for manufacturing, innovation or digital transformation, you’ll gain valuable insight into the support and opportunities available.
Take the next step towards a smarter, more productive business
Digital adoption doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right support, your business can explore new technologies, develop its capabilities and identify opportunities to work more efficiently.
Join us to discover what’s possible, learn from fellow manufacturers and find out how Made Smarter could support your digital journey.
Book your free place today and take the first step towards unlocking your business’s digital potential.
