Among them were leaders from major manufacturers including Siemens, The Royal Mint and GKN Aerospace. Brammer and Buck & Hickman hosted several speakers, an awards ceremony, a networking lunch and panel discussion. There was also an opportunity for guests to try the virtual Formula One time trials or drive round the international circuit at Silverstone in Ferraris and Aston Martins.

Brammer and Buck & Hickman showcased their Mobile Centres of Excellence along with the Specialist Tool Demonstration vehicles for visitors to explore.

Guest speakers at the forum included behavioural expert Jez Rose, whose seminar explored whether the success of a business is based on the people within it. Other speakers included managing director of Weatherford, Daryl Stroud, who explored the supply chain in manufacturing, Douglas Dawson, COO at Caparo discussing the challenges of attracting young people into manufacturing and Warren Limbert from innovative engineering company, Lambert, on its successful apprenticeship and mentoring programmes.