Date: Thursday 18 June 2015, 10:00 - 17:00

Design Council's one-day national conference offers a totally fresh perspective on the world of manufacturing. This groundbreaking event will examine how implementing design-led thinking and processes can help your business increase productivity, raise employee engagement, reduce waste and decrease costs.

Join decision-makers from some of the world's top manufacturing and design organisations to explore the latest research and strategic design trends in business.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Richard Baker, Head of Supplier Engineering - Rolls-Royce
• Dale Harrow, Head of Vehicle Design - Royal College of Art
• Paul Priestman, Co-founding Director - PriestmanGoode
• Caroline Simcock, Global Head of Compliance & Approvals - Dyson

Four key areas will be covered by expert panel discussion:

• Innovation and growth
• Supply chains and sustainability
• Investing in skills
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Join the conversation on manufacturing in the UK and discover how design is helping the world's most successful manufacturers to innovate and grow.

Click here to read the full agenda and register now.

Location: Birmingham City University, Parkside Building, Cardigan Street, B4 7BD