📍 Venue: SISTER – Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
Motorsport has long been a proving ground for innovation, pushing the boundaries of performance, precision and speed. But the technologies, materials and manufacturing processes developed for the track increasingly have applications far beyond racing.
This Thursday Gathering explores how advances in motorsport are influencing sectors from aerospace and healthcare to sport, mobility and sustainable manufacturing. Bringing together manufacturers, engineers, researchers, startups and industry leaders, we'll examine the role of digital technologies, advanced materials, rapid prototyping and data-driven performance in shaping the next generation of products and industries.
Join us to discover where engineering excellence meets competitive advantage.
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
Step into a space where every conversation could spark something new. Enjoy music, refreshments, and a lively atmosphere designed to bring people together, whether you’re exchanging ideas, discovering collaborators, or simply sharing a laugh. This is the perfect moment to unwind, connect, and let serendipity guide your evening.
Prompt: Using only a sheet of paper and a pen, sketch your vision of advanced manufacturing in 2040.
Think about:
- What are we making?
- Who is making it?
- Which technologies are involved?
- How has sustainability changed manufacturing?
- What role does AI play?
- What does Manchester contribute?
There are no right answers and no artistic expectations - this is about visualising ideas, not creating artwork.
Introduction from Venture Café.
Motorsport is one of the world's fastest innovation environments, where advances in engineering, materials, manufacturing and data are developed under relentless pressure. Join experts from Formula One and academia as they explore how these innovations are finding applications far beyond the track and what they mean for the future of advanced manufacturing.
This fast‑paced, 45‑minute workshop on what founders must do to get in, stand out, and win pilots or partnerships. Drawing on real case studies from global innovation programmes, Innovation Strategist Inuri Illeperuma guides participants through a practical workshop to align startup value propositions with corporate priorities. Through interactive exercises and live feedback, attendees learn how to craft a compelling corporate‑ready narrative.
Join our Lightning Pitch session where you’ve got just 60 seconds to introduce yourself and share your business or idea with the room. It’s fast, fun, and a brilliant way to meet fellow founders, spark conversations and get your idea out into the Manchester startup community.
🎟️ If you are interested in pitching, please pick up a raffle number from the registration desk for a chance to be selected to pitch!
In this fireside chat, Tom Stanton, CEO of More Than Equal, will explore how data, technology and high-performance thinking are transforming elite talent development, and what organisations across engineering, manufacturing and innovation can learn from motorsport's relentless pursuit of performance.
Ilker is a Community Strategy Professional focused on turning community building into a competitive advantage for organisations. He designs community-based strategies for building technology and innovation ecosystems that create strategic value. Secondly, he specialises in implementing talent communities that solve critical recruitment and retention challenges. Ilker co-founded TalentLed - the world's first startup focused exclusively on this domain - to deliver this specialised support. His community leadership foundation was forged leading volunteers at the London 2012 Olympics, followed by developing best practices for developer communities while at Google. Ilker brings this passion and strategic rigour to clients worldwide.
📍 Venue: SISTER – Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
Motorsport has long been a proving ground for innovation, pushing the boundaries of performance, precision and speed. But the technologies, materials and manufacturing processes developed for the track increasingly have applications far beyond racing.
This Thursday Gathering explores how advances in motorsport are influencing sectors from aerospace and healthcare to sport, mobility and sustainable manufacturing. Bringing together manufacturers, engineers, researchers, startups and industry leaders, we'll examine the role of digital technologies, advanced materials, rapid prototyping and data-driven performance in shaping the next generation of products and industries.
Join us to discover where engineering excellence meets competitive advantage.
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
Step into a space where every conversation could spark something new. Enjoy music, refreshments, and a lively atmosphere designed to bring people together, whether you’re exchanging ideas, discovering collaborators, or simply sharing a laugh. This is the perfect moment to unwind, connect, and let serendipity guide your evening.
Prompt: Using only a sheet of paper and a pen, sketch your vision of advanced manufacturing in 2040.
Think about:
- What are we making?
- Who is making it?
- Which technologies are involved?
- How has sustainability changed manufacturing?
- What role does AI play?
- What does Manchester contribute?
There are no right answers and no artistic expectations - this is about visualising ideas, not creating artwork.
Introduction from Venture Café.
Motorsport is one of the world's fastest innovation environments, where advances in engineering, materials, manufacturing and data are developed under relentless pressure. Join experts from Formula One and academia as they explore how these innovations are finding applications far beyond the track and what they mean for the future of advanced manufacturing.
This fast‑paced, 45‑minute workshop on what founders must do to get in, stand out, and win pilots or partnerships. Drawing on real case studies from global innovation programmes, Innovation Strategist Inuri Illeperuma guides participants through a practical workshop to align startup value propositions with corporate priorities. Through interactive exercises and live feedback, attendees learn how to craft a compelling corporate‑ready narrative.
Join our Lightning Pitch session where you’ve got just 60 seconds to introduce yourself and share your business or idea with the room. It’s fast, fun, and a brilliant way to meet fellow founders, spark conversations and get your idea out into the Manchester startup community.
🎟️ If you are interested in pitching, please pick up a raffle number from the registration desk for a chance to be selected to pitch!
In this fireside chat, Tom Stanton, CEO of More Than Equal, will explore how data, technology and high-performance thinking are transforming elite talent development, and what organisations across engineering, manufacturing and innovation can learn from motorsport's relentless pursuit of performance.
Ilker is a Community Strategy Professional focused on turning community building into a competitive advantage for organisations. He designs community-based strategies for building technology and innovation ecosystems that create strategic value. Secondly, he specialises in implementing talent communities that solve critical recruitment and retention challenges. Ilker co-founded TalentLed - the world's first startup focused exclusively on this domain - to deliver this specialised support. His community leadership foundation was forged leading volunteers at the London 2012 Olympics, followed by developing best practices for developer communities while at Google. Ilker brings this passion and strategic rigour to clients worldwide.