Take one day out. Move your digital journey forward by months.
Most manufacturing leaders know where they want digitalisation and AI to take them. Far fewer get the time to step back, test their thinking against experts and peers, and turn intent into a plan. This workshop is that time — five focused hours, ten manufacturers, and the people who build and run these systems every day.
A VIP guided tour of the AMRC ‘Factory 2050’
Your digital readiness reviewed against an approach used across 60 countries
Your roadmap and business case — started, not just discussed
A realistic approach to industrial AI, debated with peers
Leave energised, equipped and ready for the next phase of your journey.
Tour → Assess → Plan
Tour
A guided tour of the AMRC ‘Factory 2050’, with a briefing on the trends that matter — digital transformation and industrial AI in practice.
Assess
Review your digital readiness against an approach used across 60 countries, and learn what to look for — and look out for — when selecting digital platforms and AI solutions.
Plan
Start building your roadmap and business case with experts and peers — and leave with actions, not just notes.
The programme · 10:00–15:00
Four sessions. No hype. No jargon.
01 · Hosted by the AMRC
Guided Tour — Factory 2050
A guided tour of the AMRC’s advanced manufacturing facilities, with a briefing on the trends that matter — digital transformation, industrial AI, and what leading manufacturers are doing about both.
02 · Hosted by TJ Digital Systems
Your digital readiness, business case and roadmap
Assess where your business really is, identify the drivers worth pushing, and start building your business case and roadmap — using an approach proven across 60 countries. Includes what to look for when selecting digital platforms and AI solutions.
03 · Hosted by CONTACT Software
Digital platform solutions — hands on
Experience what a modern digital platform can do in practice, and assess how digital solutions would best be tailored to your operations and your roadmap.
04 · Hosted by CONTACT & the AMRC
Industrial AI — from top floor to shop floor
Where industrial AI genuinely is today, where it is heading, and how to map a practical strategy for applying it in your business — without the hype.
We close with an open discussion and next‑step planning. Refreshments and lunch provided.
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Who should attend: managing directors and senior operations, engineering and IT leaders of UK manufacturers planning — or rethinking — the next phase of their digital journey.
Registration closed
The 14 October workshop at Factory 2050 is now fully booked.
Registration is now closed
Thank you for the fantastic response — the workshop is fully booked with 17 participants.
If you would like to join the waiting list, or hear about the next TJ Digital Systems workshop, drop us a line and we’ll keep you posted.
The venue: AMRC Factory 2050, Sheffield Business Park, Europa Avenue, Sheffield S9 1ZA
Parking available on site · 10 minutes from the M1, junction 33 · full joining instructions sent with your confirmation