Prepare for the next step

Connect to expert speakers, new presentations, networking opportunities and essential industry insights at the PPMA Conference 2026.

Join us at the flagship Siemens Head Office in Manchester on Thursday 19 March 2026, to learn more about key insights in our industry. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

More reasons to attend

Discover all this and more at The Automate UK PPMA Conference 2026.

• Presentations and insights on relevant topics by leading suppliers and manufacturers of processing and packaging machinery.
• A chance to see inside Siemens Head Office in Manchester.
• Opportunity to network with your contemporaries and leading equipment suppliers.
• Meet the team and board members at Automate UK.
• Gain knowledge and insight from large multi-national organisations on the regulation and trends that will impact your business.
  
  

A preview of our 2026 speakers

We’re bringing together experts from across the automation and manufacturing industry.

Here’s a first look at some of the companies set to take the stage, with more speakers to be announced soon.

Agenda for the day

09:30 - Arrival – Networking

10:15 - Welcome 

10:30 - Speaker session

11:30 - Speaker session

12:30 - Lunch & optional Experience Centre Tour

13:45 - Speaker session

14:00 - Speaker session

15:30 - Panel

16:00 - Close