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Beyond ERP ·
The Intelligent Manufacturing Enterprise
Event 5th November at Microsoft, London
Microsoft, 2 Kingdom Street, Paddington, London, W2 6BD
A Leadership Forum hosted by Nexer and Microsoft
How AI agents, connected data and intelligent supply chains are helping manufacturers reduce risk, protect margins and accelerate results
ERP transformed manufacturing.
AI will redefine it.
Manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to improve productivity, strengthen supply chain resilience, control costs and respond faster to change. While ERP remains a critical foundation, leading organisations are now looking beyond operational systems towards AI, intelligent agents and connected data to gain a competitive advantage.
Beyond ERP: The Intelligent Manufacturing Enterprise brings together manufacturing leaders, Microsoft, and Nexer to explore how AI is reshaping procurement, supply chain management, operations and decision-making. Discover how intelligent agents are helping organisations identify risk earlier, improve visibility, optimise inventory, and unlock new levels of business performance.
Join us for a FREE practical, executive-level discussion focused on real manufacturing challenges, real business opportunities and real examples of AI delivering measurable results.
This is not about technology for technology’s sake. It is about helping manufacturing leaders build a more intelligent, resilient and profitable enterprise. No detailed technical knowledge or laptops are required.
Networking
Meet Microsoft & Nexer Experts
Real AI Case Studies
Build your executive AI Roadmap
Leaders Roundtable
AGENDA
10.00 — Welcome: Why Manufacturers Must Think Beyond ERP – Matt Birtwistle, Nexer
Why manufacturers need to look beyond core ERP to build more connected, intelligent, and agile operations.
10.15 — Microsoft Keynote: Enabling Frontier Manufacturing with the Microsoft AI Platform – Luke Richardson, Microsoft
How Microsoft’s AI platform is shaping the next generation of intelligent manufacturing.
10.45 — Beyond ERP: From Operational Systems to Intelligent Decisions – Matt Birtwistle, Nexer
Moving beyond systems of record to turn operational data into faster, smarter business decisions.
11.15 — Break & Networking
11.30 — Leaders Roundtable – Nexer, Microsoft & manufacturing leaders
An open discussion exploring the priorities, challenges and opportunities facing manufacturing leaders today.
12.30 — Lunch & Networking
13.00 — Intelligent Supply Chains in Action – Andrzej Winiarski, Nexer
From dashboards to decisions: how data, AI and agents are rewiring the way goods move.
13.45 — AI Agents Across Manufacturing Operations – Nick Bradley & Matt Birtwistle, Nexer
How AI agents can support and automate activity across manufacturing operations.
14.15 — Break & Networking
14.30 — Customer Stories: From AI Ambition to Business Results – Luke Richardson & Matt Birtwistle
How organisations are moving from AI experimentation towards tangible business outcomes.
15.00 — Executive Working Session: Building Your Intelligent Manufacturing Roadmap – Matt Darvill, Nexer
A practical session helping leaders identify priorities and shape their roadmap for intelligent manufacturing.
16.15 — Closing Perspectives & Q&A
Key takeaways from the day and an opportunity to put questions to the experts.
16.30 — Close
MEET THE SPEAKERS
& INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Andrzej Winiarski
Managing Director
Holisticon Insight
Luke Richardson
AI Business Solutions Director
Microsoft
Martin Burden
Managing Director
Nexer Enterprise Applications
Matt Birtwistle
Manufacturing Industry Lead
Nexer Enterprise Applications
Matt Darvill
Consultancy Manager
Nexer Group
Nick Bradley
Head of Presales
Nexer Enterprise Applications UK
From AI Investment
to Business Results
2%
OF UK MANUFACTURERS HAVE AI WIDELY EMBEDDED ACROSS THEIR BUSINESS
Most manufacturers are still experimenting. The organisations that move now have an opportunity to gain a significant competitive advantage before AI becomes mainstream.
43%
OF UK MANUFACTURERS ARE STILL STUCK IN PILOTS AND EXPERIMENTS
Many organisations are exploring AI, but few have successfully moved from proof of concept to measurable business results. The challenge is no longer understanding AI. It’s knowing where to apply it and how to scale it effectively.
7%
OF UK MANUFACTURERS USE AI IN SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
Despite ongoing disruption, visibility challenges and margin pressures, AI adoption remains extremely low in one of the areas where it can deliver the greatest impact.
The opportunity to gain an advantage through intelligent supply chains and AI agents is significant.
WHAT MANUFACTURERS ARE TELLING US
REQUEST YOUR FREE PLACE
Places are limited to ensure meaningful discussion and networking among manufacturing leaders, Microsoft specialists and Nexer experts.
Join us to discover how AI agents, connected data and intelligent supply chains are helping manufacturers move beyond ERP and build a more intelligent manufacturing enterprise.
Source: Make UK, AI Skills and the Future of the UK Manufacturing Sector 2026.