AILEEN Conference in London, UK

The 1st AILEEN dedicated Conference took place on the 11th June in the UK, at Brunel University of London. The event brought together a vibrant community of professionals to address the critical landscape of Advanced Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defence.

The event served as a platform for participants to engage with cutting-edge insights and foster invaluable connections with experts in the field: Josh Dugdale, Bethan Smith, Jim Klingele, Adam Saxty, Supriyo Ganguly, Ian Laidler, Chris Biggadike, and Tony Fry who shared their contributions on Advanced Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defence.

A wide spectrum of topics were covered during the Conference, such as:
• UK Landscape and Policy: Understanding the strategic direction and regulatory frameworks.
• Standards and Quality: Outlining the essential benchmarks and certifications driving excellence
• Innovation, Research and Deployment: Exploring the journey from groundbreaking investigation to market application.
• Training and Skills Development: Addressing the crucial need for a skilled workforce in a rapidly evolving technological environment.

The conference fostered a dynamic environment for collaboration. Participants connected with peers, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, laying the groundwork for future initiatives and opportunities to engage with the AILEEN network. Stay tuned for the upcoming event in Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Turkey, Denmark and Germany.