A one-day programme that shows manufacturing leaders how to use innovation to stay ahead — explained in plain, practical terms.
Your plant already works. So why look at innovation now?
This programme explains, in plain terms, where innovation fits into a factory that's already running well — and how it can help you stay competitive without disrupting what works. No jargon, no theory-heavy panels. Just practical sessions built around real questions plant leaders are already asking.
Learn the three straightforward ways companies work with innovators, and which one suits you best.
A simple, low-risk method to test something new before it touches your production line.
Walk out with a clear, written plan for one real problem from your own plant — ready to show your team.
Hear directly from a company that worked with a startup — what worked, what didn't, and what they gained.
Your plant already runs well — so why fix what isn't broken? An honest, straightforward case for why innovation matters, and how it can help you stay ahead.
Three simple ways companies work with startups and innovators, explained in plain terms. You'll learn which one suits your business, and what your own role would look like.
Where can innovation actually make a difference in your business? A tour of real examples — on the shop floor, in the supply chain, and in product design — from manufacturers already doing it.
Every plant head asks the same question before saying yes to something new: what if it fails and stops my line? A simple, tested way to try new ideas safely — real answers, before you risk time, money, or output.
A hands-on session. Using a simple template, you'll write out one real problem from your own plant that you'd like to solve.
A company that worked with a startup shares the real story — the problem, how they picked the right partner, what happened, and what they gained. Followed by a short introduction to the CII CIES Corporate Innovation Programme.
A one-day programme, hosted by CII CIES, for the people who run manufacturing plants. Seats are limited — reserve yours, or nominate your team.