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SUMMARY:Keeping Up - Are you hitting your limiter?
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our 4th New Zealand Manufacturing Industry Conferencein conjunction with EMEX 2026 \n\n\n\nKeeping Up – Are you hitting your limiter? \n\n\n\nPerception: We live in a world where certainties are disappearing – we’re not sure where the world is heading \n\n\n\nReality: We can be pretty certain about where the world of manufacturing is heading – an increasing pace of technology changes\, with digital technologies at the forefront \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough a rich programme of case studies\, reviews\, and practical insights\, attendees will delve into AI\, Industry 4.0 integration\, robotics and human‑robot collaboration\, future‑ready skills\, and workforce upskilling. Complementing this are sessions on growing manufacturing start‑ups\, preparing investors and owners for new opportunities\, and navigating succession—whether passing the business to the next generation\, merging for scale\, or aligning with international buyers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Details \n\n\n\nThis year tickets are simple – two tiers.If you’re a member* of the MAKE│NZ community your tickets are $325+GST eachIf you aren’t a member of the MAKE│NZ community your tickets are $425+GST each \n\n\n\nBoth ticket types include the full day event\, including catering and a networking event post conference. Looking to join MAKE│NZ? You can find out how to register HERE If you’re unsure if you’re a member check in with the team at sabine@makenz.org or dieter@makenz.org  \n\n\n\n*Note – MAKE│NZ offer membership by company rather than by individual\, so make sure to check if your company is a member \n\n\n\nIf you’re looking to bring your team reach out to sabine@makenz.org to take advantage of our 3 for 2 deal! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Programme  \n\n\n\n9:00-10:00Welcome to EMEXEMEX opens at 9 a.m. – Feel free to come in early and see the exhibits 9:00-10:00Check-in and day registrationTheme 1: People and Technology Keeping in step with global changes in manufacturing technologies10:00-10:45Dr Jan Polzer (Faculty of Engineering and Design\, Auckland University)Technology Challenges: Industry 4.0 – a chance to workshop with audience interaction10:45-11:30Scott Adams (Argon & Co)Human-robot collaboration – a formal presentation with case studies11:30-12:30Dion Orbell (Buckley Systems) Nathan Hay (Argus Manutech) Kayne Mulcahy (Mulcahy Engineering)Human capital challenges: Skills for the Future – a panel with workshop and audience interaction12:30-13:15Lunch Break and the chance to see the exhibits or talk with peers13:15-13:45Dion Orbell (Buckley Systems) Nathan Hay (Argus Manutech) Kayne Mulcahy (Mulcahy Engineering)A continuation after the chance to discuss over lunchTheme 2: Ownership StructuresFrom start-up to selling your manufacturing business\, and some steps in between – Innovation\, scale and integration with global supply chains13:45-14:45Natalia Galin (Galin Engine) Charlie North (Dawn Aerospace) Josh Down (ENI Manufacturing)Start-Ups – a workshop with leaders in the space14:45-15:10Afternoon Tea and the chance to see the exhibits or talk with peers15:10-15:40Dean Boston (FEWORX)Matching capital and opportunity – an informal presentation with room for Q+A15:40-16:45Richard Rookes (MHM Automation\, Wyma Solutions) Philip Benson (AW Fraser)Amalgamation & agglomeration – An interactive workshop16:45-17:00Wrap Up17:00-18:30Social hour – Drinks and Networking\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the 14th of April to the 24th of April you can also take advantage of 10% off each ticket price!
URL:https://makenz.org/event/keeping-up/
LOCATION:Auckland show grounds\, 217 Green Lane West\, Epsom\, Auckland\, 1051\, New Zealand
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