Join us for our final Breakfast Briefing of 2026 – a morning of networking, industry insight and valuable connections across the UK textiles and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Following the success of our previous events, this breakfast briefing brings together businesses and industry leaders to share knowledge, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, and explore potential new collaborations.
Whether you’re an existing TCoE member or a business looking to connect with the wider textile and manufacturing community, this is an opportunity to meet new people, raise your profile and hear directly from leading voices across the industry.
Event Schedule
8:00am – 9:00am
Networking and complimentary breakfast
9:00am – 10:30am
Guest presentations and industry insights
10:30am – 11:00am
Further networking and conversations
Guest Speakers
Amanda McLaren – Managing Director, AW Hainsworth
Amanda will share insights from one of the UK’s leading textile manufacturers, exploring the opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
Katie Fishwick – Managing Director & Veronica Jeffries – Commercial Manager, Specialised Covers
Katie and Veronica will share Specialised Covers’ AI integration journey, alongside insights into the ongoing sewing skills gap and the importance of developing the skills needed for the future of UK manufacturing.
Fara Butt – President, National Bed Federation; Director, Shire Beds; Chair, Mayor’s Manufacturing Advisory Board
Fara will be joined by Jennie Holdstock, Strategic Lead – Advanced Manufacturing & International Trade at West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Together, they will discuss the Women in Manufacturing & Engineering Network, the Manufacturing Advisory Board and the latest updates from the National Bed Federation.
4th speaker to be announced shortly.
