High-profile speakers at inaugural Virtual Engineering Week

Informa Markets – Engineering has announced the conference schedule for its all-new digital event, Virtual Engineering Week, starting 30 November. 

Presented by the organizers of the nation’s largest advanced manufacturing, the five-day digital event is designed to bring together and extend the close-knit manufacturing sector to create a national event that offers best-in-class education, buyer and seller sourcing, and will serve as a much needed networking resource for the global design, engineering, and manufacturing communities at a time when in-person connection is not feasible.

The conference portion of Virtual Engineering Week will feature an expansive digital educational program with daily keynotes, expert panel discussions, and live Q&As covering everything from 3D printing and next-gen technologies to packaging trends and sustainability.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in networking opportunities, including visits to the virtual exhibition, which features booths spanning medtech, automation, design, packaging, plastics, and quality, the ability to schedule meetings, and see live demos.  

Steve Everly, Group Event Director, Informa Markets – Engineering, said: “Connection and education is so important to the development of the advanced manufacturing industry. After not being able to hold our East Coat 2020 event, which would have been composed of  Atlantic Design & Manufacturing, Automation Technology Expo (ATX) East, EastPack, Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) East, PLASTEC East, and Quality Expo, we look forward to providing a platform for the industry to reconnect and move forward. Our expertly-curated conference will dive into key issues and trends currently affecting the industry as attendees will be able to hear directly from a stellar conference lineup including speakers from Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, Kablooe Design, Philips, Siemens, and more.”

Throughout the week, each day will kick off with a Medtech Morning series featuring medical device industry professionals, followed by afternoon sessions featuring engineering and manufacturing experts in 3D printing, smart manufacturing, packaging, materials and sustainability, and career development.