Made Smarter: Developing your Digital Future
2025-03-12 14:00 - 17:30 UTC | Teesside University
Agenda

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Arrival & Registration

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Introduction to Digitalisation, Made Smarter and Teesside University

Prof David Hughes – Associate Dean, School of Computing

Professor Hughes is Associate Dean for Research & Innovation at Teesside University. He leads the cross-institutional NetZero research theme and Circular Economy and Recycling Innovation Centre (CERIC). David is the Chair of the national IOM3 Polymer Group and sits on several steering groups and committees related to plastics and sustainability, including Design Innovation in Plastics, RIKT – Engineers Professors Council and is a UK Plastics Pact PET tray-to-tray CAG Member, WRAP. He is also a fellow of Durham Institute of Research, Development, Invention’s, Durham University

2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Keynote Speaker

Imran Anwar, Alt Labs

CEO and founder of ‘Alt Labs’ and Board Member of the Tees Valley Business Board with a focus on the digital economy. Having supported more than 180 start ups, Imran will be speaking around Digital technology, where it is now, where it’s going in the future, and the impact it can have on your business and trade in general.

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Company Spotlights

TBA

Gain insights from three real-world success stories showcasing digitalisation in action.

3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Pre-bookable Breakout Sessions

Each attendee can book up to three, 20-minute 1:1 sessions with academic specialists in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Sensor Technology, Power BI or Business Digitalisation.

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Networking

Connect with like-minded professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts.
