Next Generation Manufacturing Summit 2008

Manufacturing remains one of the most important industries in supporting the European economy. High energy prices, competition from developing markets and antiquated labour schemes are challenging the entire industry. In response, intelligent and competitive manufacturers are adopting strategies to speed up process and product innovation cycle time. Companies with innovative and collaborative manufacturing strategies are exploiting low-cost, international resources to create more a more effective, real-time value chain.

The market is becoming increasingly competitive and regulated and the challenges facing those with strategic responsibility within an organisation grow greater all of the time. In the era of global commercialisation, the manufacturing organisations need to overhaul their business models to improve the agility and flexibility of their “go to market” strategy. The leading manufacturers are investing in new product introductions, facilities expansion, and IT for plant performance optimization across the enterprise.

The NG Manufacturing Summit EU is led by a Standing Committee of senior executives in the industry who are determining the key themes of the Summit. Over 50 leading CEOs, Managing Directors, COOs, EVPs and VPs who are keen to optimize production efficiencies whilst delivering in an on-demand environment will gather to re-assess their business models to improve the agility and flexibility of their organisation. They will be meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Wolfsburg, Germany, to discuss the challenges the industry is facing. The summit is an ideal way to meet with like-minded professionals to discuss and resolve these challenges.

A series of senior level focus groups of executives from leading manufacturing organisations from across industry verticals, has lead to a unique and comprehensive schedule. Over the two day programme, C-Level business leaders will engage in solution briefings, break-out sessions, roundtable discussions, networking and workshops at the stunning Ritz-Carlton Wolfsburg, Germany. This is a unique opportunity for busy, like-minded executives at the highest level to speak with peers about their concerns and challenges and the best practices and solutions to overcome them.

The NG Manufacturing Summit is a highly controlled, professional and focused environment. The GDS Event Team works closely with all attendees to ensure a pre-determined itinerary of meetings and discussions designed to maximise each executive’s time. The foundation of the event is based on the principle that leaders learn from fellow leaders. The traditional lecture format is avoided in favour of roundtables, workshops and discussions led by some of the finest thought leaders in the manufacturing industry.

The goal of the Summit is for all attendees to come away having created long-term, valuable relationships and gained a sharper understanding of how to tackle difficult business challenges.