The Festival

17th April

Festival Reception

Cutlers Hall, Sheffield

Following the inevitable success of Get Up To Speed, we welcome delegates to attend the Drinks Reception in the beautiful Cutlers Hall, Sheffield

Starting at 18:00, this informal drinks reception will give you the opportunity to hear about the importance of the Festival for the Region from The Master Cutler, Neil MacDonald. The reception will finish at 19:30, giving guests the opportunity to entertain their own clients into the evening.

If you are interested in attending the Festival Reception, please register by clicking here.


Get up to Speed - view

The Blue Shed – Ekspan, Sheffield

An interactive event aimed at showcasing the sector to school children, students and parents and building confidence in the sector as a good place to work.


18th April

Conference & Trade Show - view

AMRC with Boeing, Sheffield

An uniquely focused Trade Show of up to 70 exhibitors from the manufacturing and material sector. The trade show will be complimented by bespoke break out presentations and case studies from senior guest speakers. Please note, this event has now SOLD OUT.


Made in Sheffield Dinner - view

Cutlers Hall, Sheffield

Awards dinner in the setting of the magnificent Cutlers Hall celebrating everything that is good in UK manufacturing, including the unique cluster of design, research and manufacturing industries which exists in the region. Please note, this event is now SOLD OUT.


19thApril

Factory Visits – View

Available to trade show and conference visitors only (pre-booking essential). Local companies will open their factories for visitors to tour and see live examples of how they are penetrating international markets. This will give delegates a fantastic example of how leading companies have developed products and gained market share.

Please book your place at the festival using the booking form. If you have selected to attend a factory tour, we will be in touch in due course to inform you of both venues and times.