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At the heart of the UK’s transport industry for more than 130 years, the Midlands is now at the leading edge of developments in the low carbon technologies that are rapidly reshaping the sector.

During this online panel session, with the help of a group of experts from across industry we will take a look at the region’s starring role in the green mobility revolution; explore the challenges and opportunities presented by this transition; spotlight some of the key projects and technology areas coming to the fore; and examine what this means in terms of skills requirements.

Key discussion area / agenda
Tapping into the low carbon opportunity
Encouraging clustering
Shifting skills requirements & opportunities
Supply chain opportunities
Key projects and initiatives
Assistance and funding
Presenters
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Adam Titchen
Advanced Manufacturing lead at the West Midlands Growth Company
Adam heads up the Advanced Manufacturing sector team at the West Midlands Growth Company, with particular focus on Future Mobility, a sector with significant heritage in the West Midlands. Adam’s team can support businesses in establishing a presence in the West Midlands, through introductions to suppliers, partners and relevant networks.
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Simon Reader
Global Director, MAHLE Powertrain Group
Simon joined Cosworth Technology in 1998, which later became MAHLE Powertrain in 2005 following acquisition by the MAHLE Group. Having been responsible for the Engineering team at MAHLE Powertrain UK based in Northampton until the beginning of 2020, he then took on the role of Global Director for the MAHLE Powertrain Group. This responsibility includes sites in the US, Germany and China, as well as the UK
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Sarah Dhanda
Head of Policy and Partnerships, Enginuity
Sarah joined Enginuity (then SEMTA) in October 2018 as Head of Strategic Partnerships. Sarah is responsible for Enginuity’s work on Standards and Frameworks, as well as taking the lead on Enginuity Policy work across the 4 Nations and working with regional and local stakeholders. One of her key objectives is the sharing of knowledge and good practice across sectors to ensure connectivity on key skills and workforce development challenges. The Enginuity group is a not-for-profit organisation responsible for engineering skills for the future of the UK's most advanced sectors.
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Matthew Aldridge
Managing Director, igus UK
Matthew Aldridge is Managing Director at igus UK: a global manufacturer and supplier of maintenance-free plastic bearings, e-chains and cables with a UK base in Northampton.
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Jon Excell
Editor, The Engineer
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