Connect with industry leaders and explore the advanced manufacturing technologies transforming industry on the island.

The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) proposes, in collaboration with Invest NI, Belfast Met, SRC, Newry Chamber of Commerce, Bormac, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce, DBEC, North-East Regional Skills Forum and DKIT to host the first All-Island Advanced & Sustainable Manufacturing Networking and Expo Event in Dundalk in November 2026.

This event will convene manufacturing SMEs, industry leaders, researchers, training experts and policymakers from across the Island of Ireland to accelerate cross-border collaboration in advanced and sustainable manufacturing.

The event will explore the Technologies Transforming Manufacturing including:

AI & Intelligent Operations

Discover how manufacturers are using AI, analytics and automation to improve decision-making, quality and operational performance.

Industrial Connectivity & Data

Learn how to connect systems, machines and data sources to create intelligent, connected operations.

Smart Factories & Automation

Explore the technologies enabling increased productivity, efficiency and flexibility.

Secure Digital Adoption

Understand how to scale transformation programmes while managing risk, cyber security and governance.

Real Manufacturing Case Studies

Hear directly from organisations delivering measurable results through digital innovation.

Sustainability

Learn how advanced manufacturing helps sustainability by producing more with less material, energy, waste and emissions -while also enabling technologies needs

Why Attend?

You can Transform Your ADVANCED & SUSTAINABLE Manufacturing Approach By:

Seeing how the future of advanced and sustainable manufacturing and related training programmes are being strengthened on the Island of Ireland

Speaking directly with equipment vendors and browse exhibitions.

Been part of the discussion. Have your say on the latest challenges facing the robotics and automation industry on the Island of Ireland

Networking with like-minded industry peers, researchers, trainers, start-up founders and future workforce participants

Meeting potential collaborators and integrators from the advanced manufacturing and sustainable sector on the Island of Ireland.

Exploring training offerings for your current and future workforce.

Meeting students displaying their 3D Designed Products on the All-Ireland Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Schools Programme

Seeing live demonstrations highlighting’ digital factory, integrated design and engineering, additive manufacturing, AR/VR, robotics and digital manufacturing.

Listening to expert keynote speakers from key stakeholders and industry, as well as leading digital leaders, innovators, trainers and start-ups.

Touring AMTCE’s cutting-edge facilities and engage directly with, trainers and facility management and staff.

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