East of England Manufacturing Conference
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Time
- 8:30
- Location
- Saxon Air, Business Aviation Centre, Norwich Airport, Norwich NR6 6JT
Power your manufacturing future with a smart approach to energy.
With energy now one of the most significant input costs for industry, understanding how to manage, optimise, and future-proof your energy use has never been more important. Whether you’re unsure where to begin or looking to take the next step, smart energy strategies can unlock real competitive advantage for your organisation.
Join NAAME’s Annual Conference as we explore Smart Energy for Industry and how manufacturing and engineering organisations can take control of energy costs while strengthening resilience and sustainability. This is your opportunity to gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals—where to start, what technologies matter, and how to build an energy strategy that supports growth.
Discover how smarter energy management can improve productivity, increase efficiency, support net-zero ambitions, and protect profitability in an increasingly volatile energy market.
On the day, you’ll gain insight into emerging trends and solutions such as energy monitoring and optimisation, digital energy platforms, data-driven decision-making, and intelligent technologies, and how these can be applied practically within your organisation.
Hear from expert keynote speakers and take part in panel discussions and workshops offering practical guidance and real-world case studies to help organisations reduce energy costs, cut carbon emissions, and implement effective energy and sustainability policies.
Car Parking:
Norwich Airport Park and Ride,
Buck Courtney Crescent,
Norwich NR6 6JT
Event Agenda
08:30
Arrivals, Registration and Networking
09:00
Welcome and Take Seats
09:10
Welcome and Introduction Speech
Dr Jamie Thums MBE
Key Note Speech
Professor Juergen Maier CBE FRS FREng
Key Note Speech
Kevin Keable
10:30 – 11:00
Morning Break
11:00 – 12:15
The Energy Transition in Practice: Business Perspective Case Studies
12:15 – 13:00
The Business Energy Debate: Challenges and Opportunities – Panel Discussion
Kevin Keable
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:30
Key Note Speech
Johnathan Reynolds
14:45 – 14:55
Thanks and Invites to Workshops
Dr Jamie Thums MBE
Workshops
15:00 – 15:45
Workshop A – NatWest Commercial Banking: “Future‑Fit Your Business”
NatWest Commercial Banking
This session will help participants explore free tools, gain expert insights, and take part in interactive activities designed to boost sustainability, reduce energy costs, and strengthen long‑term business resilience.
15:00 – 15:45
Workshop B – Interactive Manufacturer Workshop with Kinabase and IfM
Kinabase & IfM
A manufacturer‑led, energy‑focused session including Q&A. Participants will share challenges, compare practical tools and techniques, and identify opportunities for improvement through open discussion.
15:00 – 15:45
Workshop C – Energy Support with New Anglia Growth Hub
New Anglia Growth Hub
The High Growth Team will help businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and build sustainability credentials through planning support, funding guidance, and carbon‑footprint understanding.
16:00
Conference Close