Horizon UK

Mind the Digital Gap

AI and digital transformation are no longer a question of if for UK manufacturers and distributors, but how fast. The gap between those moving and those waiting is widening.


Join senior leaders in Birmingham on Thursday 19 November 2026 for an evening of keynote insight, a Made Smarter presentation, an expert panel and networking. It’s delivered in partnership with HSBC UK, the MTA, CyberQ and MD2MD, and places are strictly by invitation. 

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Horizon UK: Mind the Digital Gap
Thursday 19 November 2026

Mind the Digital Gap

A leadership forum on digital transformation and AI in manufacturing and distribution

4.30pm to 7:30pm  ·  Austin Court, Birmingham

About the event

AI and digital transformation are no longer a question of if for UK manufacturing, distribution and food & drink businesses, but a question of how fast.

Horizon UK: Mind the Digital Gap is an inaugural leadership forum bringing together senior leaders to confront that gap head on. It’s an evening of insight, discussion and networking, built for leaders who want a clear eyed view of where their businesses stand and what comes next.

Keynote speaker

Dyrr Ardash, Director, Warwick Manufacturing Group

Turning digital technology into competitive advantage

Delivered in partnership with
HSBC UK Manufacturing Technologies Association CyberQ Group MD2MD

Who it’s for

MD

Managing Directors

Setting direction for the business as a whole

CEO

Chief Executives

Owning the growth and transformation agenda

Ops

Ops Directors

Responsible for efficiency and delivery on the ground

Programme

  • Arrival, refreshments and networking
  • WelcomeRohit Thakral, CEO, Target Integration
  • Partner welcome
  • Keynote: Turning digital technology into competitive advantageDyrr Ardash, Director, Warwick Manufacturing Group
  • Made Smarter: Support for digital transformation in the manufacturing sectorLucy Cross, Made Smarter West Midlands Digital Transformation Specialist
  • Panel discussion and Q&AWith representatives from Medik8, CyberQ, HSBC, MTA, Warwick Manufacturing Group and Target Integration
  • Networking, drinks and food

Getting there

Austin Court, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP

Horizon UK FAQ: Everything You Need to Know

Senior leaders in UK manufacturing, distribution and food & drink businesses, including Managing Directors, CEOs and Operations Directors who are shaping their organisation’s digital and AI agenda.

Horizon UK is an invitation-only event with limited places. If you’ve received an invite, simply confirm your attendance. If not, register your interest and our team will be in touch to confirm availability.

No. Attendance is free

A clear view of where UK businesses stand on digital transformation and AI, practical insight from our keynote, Made Smarter presentation and expert panel, and the chance to connect with peers facing the same challenges. Food and drinks are included.

Austin Court, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP, on Thursday 19 November 2026 from 4.30pm to 8pm. The venue is a short walk from Birmingham New Street and Grand Central.

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