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SUMMARY:Member's Cheltenham & Gloucester Cluster Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this WEAF Cluster Day is to allow members within their area to learn and network with other members. This enables the members to develop business opportunities and make new connections. \nThis free to attend Cluster Day will take place on 6th November and is kindly hosted by Renishaw. \nMember’s are invited to join our cluster meetings based on their regional location\, if you wish to attend and haven’t already been invited then please email ian@weaf.co.uk \nKey topics to be confirmed. \n\n  \nThere will be plenty of opportunity to informally network during the event\, so we encourage all guests to grab a coffee and start chatting to the person next to you! \nWEAF will replicate this format with future regional Cluster Days to allow you to collaborate\, share and promote your capabilities and ideas across the entire membership.
URL:https://www.weaf.co.uk/event/members-cheltenham-gloucester-cluster-meeting/
LOCATION:Renishaw\, Renishaw plc\, New Mills\, Wotton-Under-Edge\, Gloucestershire\, GL12 8JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Face to Face,Cluster Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Aero Excellence Update
DESCRIPTION:SC21 to Aero Excellence. Understanding the Journey and Future of Aerospace Supply Chain Programmes.\n \nJoin us on 13th November 2024 for a webinar supported by the ADS\, that will explore the relationship between the SC21 and Aero Excellence programmes. As the aerospace and advanced manufacturing/engineering industry grows more competitive\, it’s essential that Aerospace professionals understand how these programmes affect the supply chain and what they mean for your business. Whether you’re already on the SC21 journey or considering Aero Excellence\, this webinar will provide clear answers to your most pressing questions.  \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nA detailed comparison of SC21 and Aero Excellence\, including their key differences and common goals.\nWill SC21 prepare you for Aero Excellence and why it’s important to stay on the SC21 journey.\nWhether the two programmes will run independently\, co-exist\, or merge\, and what that means for your business.\nHow these changes will impact the supply chain and what they need to prepare for in the future.\nClarification on whether participation in these programmes could become mandatory for suppliers.\n\nFree to WEAF Members \n\n\n  \nDownload the Aero Excellence Leaflet here: Web_AERO EXCELLENCE_TRIVOLET_V2_GB \n 
URL:https://www.weaf.co.uk/event/webinar-series-aero-excellence-update/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Aerospace Innovation Showcase: Cryogenic Hydrogen Fuel Systems
DESCRIPTION:About this event:  \nThis event is delivered in collaboration with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC)\, hosted at the National Composite Centre (NCC) in Bristol.  \nThe Innovation Showcase will convene aerospace\, hydrogen and cryogenics industry leaders to discuss requirements\, market opportunities and possible collaborations for on-aircraft hydrogen fuel systems and components. The event will convene established aerospace companies and SMEs with relevant capabilities from both aerospace and adjacent sectors\, helping to unlock this strategic opportunity for the UK.  \nShowcase technology scope:  \nThis showcase will focus on systems\, subsystems and components for Hydrogen fuel delivery for gas turbines and fuel cells on aircraft\, including:  \n\nSeals\, Valves\, Pipes\, Vent Components\, Filters \n\n\nPumps\, Couplings and Bearings \n\n\nSensors and Gauges (incl. metering\, leak detection) \n\n\nThermal Management Components  \n\n\nEvaporators and Gasifiers (catalytic or thermal) \n\n\nHeat exchangers \n\nThe following technologies are considered out of scope for this Showcase:  Fuel cell technologies\, including high-temperature fuel cells  \n\nSuperconducting electrical machines \n\n\nCore engine and powerplant technologies \n\n\nTanks \n\nWho is this event for? \nOrganisations with a UK footprint who have requirements to buy or capability (current or potential) to deliver the hydrogen aircraft technologies in scope\, including:  \n\nAerospace Primes and Tier 1s interested in cryogenic hydrogen fuel systems\n\n\nCurrent aerospace suppliers with relevant capability today or a strategic interest to build this capability in the near future\n\n\nAdjacent sector suppliers with a potential interest in aerospace\n\nWe are particularly keen to invite registration requests from component developers with a UK presence and an existing or emerging interesting in cryogenic hydrogen applications. \nThe event will showcase innovation and create a forum to discuss: \n\nWhat are the key industry challenges and opportunities for the UK in developing cryogenic hydrogen fuel systems?  \n\n\nWhat OEM requirements do suppliers need to be aware of? \n\n\nWhat are leading examples of innovation and capabilities across the supply chain that demonstrate the art of the possible? \n\n\nWhat are relevant capabilities and learnings in adjacent sectors? \n\n\nWhere and how does the industry need to come together to adopt these technologies? \n\nInnovator Pitches \nAs part of the event\, there will also be an opportunity for businesses to apply to pitch their innovative technologies to the industry attendees. If you are interested in being considered to pitch\, please select ‘Innovator Showcase Pitch’ under Registration Type in the form. Applications will close on Friday 8th November. Successful organisations will be notified by Wednesday 13th November.  \nAgenda\n09:00-09:30 – Arrival\, Networking & Coffee  \n09:30-09:45 – Welcome\, Opening Remarks  \n09:45-10:30 – Panel: Hydrogen Market Opportunity  \n10:30-11:15 – Panel: Prioritised Aerospace Requirements  \n11:15-11:30 – Coffee Break  \n11:30-13:00 – Innovator Showcases  \n13:00-13:45 – Lunch & Networking   \n13:45-15:30 – Collaborative Technology Workshops   \n15:30-15:45 – Coffee Break  \n15:45-16:00 – Keynote: Adjacent Sector Hydrogen Case Study  \n16:00-16:30 – Panel: Cross-Sector Innovation  \n16:35-16:45 – Closing Remarks  \nIf you would like to attend the Showcase\, please register your interest below.  \nPlease note\, places for this event are limited and we expect demand to be high. We will confirm attendance based on relevance to the outlined scope above; in case of oversubscription\, we will be operating a waitlist.  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.weaf.co.uk/event/aerospace-innovation-showcase-cryogenic-hydrogen-fuel-systems/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:WEAF Annual Gala Dinner & Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our most prestigious event of the year! Network with key players from the South West Aerospace\, Defence and Manufacturing community and celebrate our industry with the Making a Difference awards!\n\n\n\n  \nWhat to expect:\n\nAn action-packed agenda filled with quality networking opportunities.\nWelcome reception with bubbles and canapés.\nA delicious two course meal in the stunning Sansovino hall at the Bristol Harbour Hotel\nCelebrate our innovative industry with the M.A.D awards!\nRenew acquaintances with old friends and make new connections in a beautiful setting!\n\n  \nThe spectacular WEAF Annual Dinner will bring together industry leaders\, primes\, mid tiers and SME alike for a fabulous evening of networking and celebration. \nDemand for tickets is always extremely high and it is an event not to be missed! \n\n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLocation: Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa\, Bristol \nDate: 28th November 2024 \nTime: 6:30pm – late \nDress: Black tie/smart business attire \n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\nRecognising Excellence: The WEAF Making a Difference Awards\n\nIs a colleague of yours M.A.D. (Making a Difference)? Does one of your colleagues stand out for their contribution to the industry? WEAF and the region would like to recognise and celebrate their achievements! \nNew for 2024\, we are delighted to announce the inaugural WEAF\, M.A.D. Awards\, celebrating excellence and innovation. The region boasts the largest Aerospace\, Defence\, and Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering cluster in the country so there will be strong competition and plenty of opportunity to recognise exceptional talent in our industry. \nThe WEAF M.A.D. Awards aims to highlight groundbreaking innovations in manufacturing and design\, sustainability initiatives\, the unsung heroes and those investing in the growth and development of future talent. Central to these awards is a strong emphasis on individuals—the visionary leaders and dedicated teams driving excellence within our industry. \n  \nAwards categories: \n\nPrime – Innovative Team Award in Design\, Process or Systems\nSME- Innovative Team Award in Design\, Process or Systems\nThe Unsung Hero Award (open to all)\nSustainability Awards (open to SMEs)\nCelebrating Leadership Award (Open to all)\n\n  \nWe encourage you to participate by nominating deserving businesses and individuals who demonstrate excellence in our industry. Your nominations are vital in recognising and honouring those who inspire and lead by example. \nClick here to nominate. \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\nTickets are available as single delegate tickets or tables of 10. \nOpen to WEAF Members\, Affiliate Members (ADS\, MAA\, FAC\, NWAA\, Invest NI and Aerospace Wales) and Non-members. \nTo book a table of ten via invoice please email belinda@weaf.co.uk \n* Please note that tickets are plus VAT & booking fee and include a small donation to this years chosen charity. \n  \n\n\nCharity Support\n\nThis year our headline sponsors Beagle Aircraft have chosen to support the Water Lily Project. \nThe Water Lily Project is a Christian charity that is passionate about supporting and empowering women across Bournemouth\, Christchurch\, and Poole areas and helping them back to independent living. \nhttps://waterlilyproject.org.uk/ \n  \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFancy Sponsoring this event? \nWe have several sponsorship packages available for this event and for the industry award categories. To find out more please email events@weaf.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is supported and attended by industry primes including:\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMake a weekend of it\n\n\n\n\nWe have placed 10 x bedrooms on hold for the night of 28th November\, which are priced at £165 per room based on sole occupancy and including breakfast. There is a £10 surcharge for double occupancy. \nIf you wish to book\, you can do so by calling 0117 203 4445 and selecting option 1 for bedroom reservations. You will need to quote the code ‘2411WEAFGA’ in order to access the preferential rate. \nBedrooms will need to be booked before 17th October\, at which point any that haven’t been booked will be released for general resale.
URL:https://www.weaf.co.uk/event/weaf-annual-gala-dinner-awards-2024/
LOCATION:Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa\, Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa\, 53-55 Corn Street\, Bristol\, BS1 1HT
CATEGORIES:Face to Face
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