Future proofing Manufacturing and Engineering companies across Otago and Southland is the focus of the Southland and Otago Regional Engineering Collective’s (SOREC) Summit. There will be the chance to take notes, network and let us know how we can best help each company in the area they need.

We are excited to announce that Hon Andrew Bayly, Minister Small Business and Manufacturing, will be speaking on the Government perspective on the future of the sector.

Other speakers include:

Economy: Paul Clark – Westpac, Industry Economist Read Pauls report here

Technology: 

- Systems, processes and funding opportunities with Petra Heingartner – Callaghan Innovation

- Industry 4.0/Construction4.0/Fabrication 4.0 with Michail Karpenko - GM of Fabrication at HERA

Trade: Hear from NZTE on opportunities and support when Importing and Exporting

Your People: People Centric discussion hosted by Farra and Fisher and Paykel Appliances.

Bring your phones! Throughout the event Slido will be available so you can ask questions.

Business South and SOREC will also be asking to fill out an online survey so we can help find solutions to your companies' individual needs.

Afterwards join us for networking drinks and nibbles in a small expo with our wonderful sponsors.