The Future of Design & Make

How to trust your data and collaborate in a complex world 18th of February 2026 Join us for an in person event at the Autodesk Technology Centre, Birmingham
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Digital transformation can seem daunting due to reliance on outdated, manual processes. These legacy systems limit agility and obscure the full value of modern capabilities like smart services, flexible production, and enhanced customer engagement.

62% of businesses see legacy systems as a top barrier to digital transformation. Source: Deloitte

Event agenda

Some of the questions we will be discussing:
Do you have the right digital foundations in place to support an AI strategy? How resilient is your supply chain given current economic and geopolitical pressures? Are your manufacturing operations optimised for flexibility and efficiency? Are you able to measure and deliver on your sustainability objectives with confidence?
Mass Customisation for tailored solutions


Digital Collaboration for seamless teamwork


Flexible Manufacturing for adaptable production


Enhanced Customer Experience for superior satisfaction


Smart Services leveraging business data for optimal performance


9:00 - 09:45 Registration and Networking
10:00 - 10:20 Opening Keynote
10:20 - 10:40 Data, the foundation of AI 
11:00 - 11:30 Mass Customization for tailored solutions
11:30 - 12:00 Digital Collaboration for seamless teamwork
12:00 - 12:30 Guest Speaker
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch & Workshop Tours
14:00 - 14:30 Flexible Manufacturing for adaptable production
14:30 - 15:00 Customer Experience & Smart Services leveraging business data for optimal performance
15:00 - 15:15 Close + Q&A
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Empower your business with agility, efficiency, and customer-centricity in a rapidly evolving market. Discover five ways companies are achieving digital transformation.

See the five digital transformation superpowers for design, engineering, and manufacturing in action at Autodesk’s unique Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.

Hear from peers in your industry as they share their experiences to help you take advantage of Autodesk’s digital transformation superpowers.

Walk away with practical, actionable steps you can apply immediately to accelerate your own transformation.

Digital transformation benefits

Most leading companies surveyed for the 2025 State of Design & Make report have already realized a 50%-plus return on their digital transformation efforts through increases in innovation, productivity, and other categories.

68%

of leaders stated that digital transformation has helped expand their

72%

of leaders stated that digital transformation has helped company reputation

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Speakers

Asif Moghal

Director, D&M Market & Industry Development
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Lee Dodds

Cloud Data Product Specialist
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Demir Ali

Principal Solutions Engineer | Design and Manufacturing
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The Future of Design & Make event

Spaces are limited, secure your seat today. 18th of February 2026 Autodesk Birmingham Technology Centre
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Small Heath Business Park, Talbot Way, Birmingham B10 0HJ
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