AMME growth is focus of major conference

Helping to launch the inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Materials and Engineering (AMME) Conference, from left, Roger Wilson Chief Executive of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, business broadcaster and host for the conference Jamie Delargy, Stephen Kelly from Manufacturing NI and Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Mealla Campbell

Currently the borough employs 7,000 jobs within advanced manufacturing and the local authority has confirmed that Armagh City Hotel will be the venue for an inaugural AMME Conference on Tuesday, March 31.

All businesses within the sector will have the opportunity to hear best practice, expert advice and be directed on the support available to maximise all the potential opportunities for growth in the years ahead.

The AMME Conference will showcase how the economic potential of this key priority sector for the borough will develop in the next few years and how ‘growth deal’ plans will advance the sector. It will also demonstrate that businesses in the norough are making significant steps to grow their business, create jobs and help grow the economy.

Throughout the day businesses will hear from a range of expert speakers who will provide invaluable knowledge and insights as well as signpost the opportunities available to support business growth. Hosted by business broadcaster Jamie Delargy, speakers include representatives from Manufacturing NI, Queen’s University Belfast, Invest NI, Digital Catapult

Centre, and more.

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Cr Mealla Campbell said: “Economic growth is a key priority for Council and this Conference will highlight the importance of this sector and the support available to businesses in the borough.

“If you work or plan to work in the AMME sector this Conference is essential and will be a great opportunity for networking and forming excellent relationships for the future.”

To find out more and to reserve a place visit abcammeconf.eventbrite.co.uk e-mail [email protected], Facebook @armaghbanbridgecraigavon, Twitter @abcb_council.