Regional Events

The SMMT Regional Forums focus on opportunities for UK automotive companies in the North, South and Midlands, as well as insights and guidance on the potential impact of Brexit on the sector.

Content includes a range of expert presentations from speakers who have included Honda, Nissan and Ford in addition to SMMT CEO Mike Hawes.

These are must-attend events for those looking to network with key contacts within the UK automotive sector. Our last event had over 180 delegates in attendance, from OEMs and tier 1s, to medium and small suppliers.

Last Regional Forum (March 2018)

SMMT’s Regional Forum South was held at STEAM, Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon.

The SMMT Regional Forum focused on opportunities for UK automotive companies in the South of England, with over 180 delegates from OEMs, tier 1, medium and small suppliers in attendance, as well as 26 SMMT member exhibitors.

March 2018 – Slides

• • Introduction and welcome – Mike Hawes, CEO, SMMT
  • South West focus on automotive – Paddy Bradley, Director, Swindon and Wiltshire LEP
  • Production Outlook – Ian Henry, Director, Auto Analysis
  • SMMT update on Brexit – Sydney Nash, Senior Policy Manager, SMMT
  • Preparing for Brexit – Madeleine Hallward, Director of Government Affairs, Europe, Ford (please email to request slides)
  • Preparing for Brexit – Gareth Jones, Managing Director, Pritex Ltd
  • Honda in the South West – Darren Gwynne, Head of Procurement and Logistics, Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd

Who Attended

To view a list of companies who attended – click here

Highlights from the Regional Forum