Automotive Cluster Accelerator Showcase

Register your interest to join Digital Catapult on Tuesday 3 March at the Catalyst in Newcastle to discover the latest in supply chain innovation as the art of the possible is demonstrated through the initiatives of the Automotive Cluster Accelerator.

Through the Made Smarter Innovation | Digital Supply Chain Hub programme, four cutting-edge innovators are developing deep tech solutions to equip automotive supply chains to be future-ready. Supported by Nissan, Tréves and VANTEC, these innovators are driving the next wave of supply chain innovation.

Throughout this showcase event, key stakeholders from across North East region and automotive supply chain landscape, are invited to hear exclusive insights from the innovators and leaders at the heart of this initiative. This session will explore how a supply chain cluster approach, powered by deep tech innovation, can support the North East to be sustainable and highly resilient.

By attending, guests will gain the unique opportunity to:

• discover how deep tech innovation can equip industrial and regional supply chains to be future-ready and resilient
• explore the innovative digital solutions developed throughout the accelerator programme by Ergodic, Mavarick AI, Logidot and Idealogix
• learn more about Digital Catapult’s work through the delivery of this accelerator, supported by leading industry players including Nissan, Trèves and VANTEC
• connect with industry leaders, regional stakeholders and deep tech innovators

This event will be of interest to:

• industry leaders across the North East and automotive sector
• local and combined authorities in the North East
• supply chain innovators
• regional business and tech networks

12:00-12:45 – Registration and Lunch 

12:45-12:50 – Welcome and Introductions

• Nigel Pearson, Regional Partnerships Director, Digital Catapult

12:50-13:00 – Introduction to the Digital Supply Chain Hub Programme

• Annie Iakovaki, Head of Industrial Supply Chains, Digital Catapult

13:00-13:30  – The Benefits of a Cluster Approach – A Fireside Chat

• Tim Lawrence, Interim Director of Market Development, Digital Catapult
• Sarah Brown, Senior Controller, Nissan

13:30-13:40 – Coffee Break

13:40- 14:40 – Participating Accelerator Companies Presentations

• Representatives from Erdogic, Idealogix, Logidot and Mavarick AI

14:40-14:50 – Next Steps and Closing Remarks

• Tim Lawrence, Interim Director of Market Development, Digital Catapult

14:50-16:00 – Networking and Demos

Attendance is by application only. Please register your interest on the form below.

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