Modern Leadership Event
17th June 2026
Imagine a community of like-minded, ambitious leaders who come together to share insights, ideas, and experiences that push themselves and their businesses to the next level… Would you join them?
Join us for a Best Practice Event hosted by Iain Cropper, Managing Director of Endress+Hauser, a market-leading manufacturing business of measurement instrumentation, services and solutions for industrial process engineering.
At the event Iain and his team will be sharing how they have implemented and embedded AI and automation across the business, built high performing teams and positioned themselves in the market to drive profitable growth.
Iain Cropper and his team at Endress+Hauser have successfully:
✅ Embedded AI and automation across the business, freeing employees from repetitive tasks while keeping culture and people at the centre.
✅ Built high performing leadership and management teams that consistently deliver results and sustain performance over time.
✅ Positioned the business as a premium, value-led choice in a competitive market, growing turnover from £46 million to £70 million in just one year.
Agenda
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10:00am – Arrival, teas, coffees & Pastries.
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10:20am – Welcomes and introductions.
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11:00am – Facility tour including Customer Experience Area, CoC, Calibration Lab, ATEC & Panel.
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12:00pm – Comfort break.
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12:15am – Embedding AI & Automation While Keeping People at the Centre.
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12:45pm – Lunch.
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13:30pm – Building High Performing Teams That Deliver Results.
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14:15pm – Change Management & Driving Profitable Growth
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14:45pm – Q&A and group discussion.
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15:30pm - Close
AI & Automation
Endress+Hauser has embedded AI and automation across the business, applying it to processes to improve efficiency and simplify workflows.
What sets their approach apart is the focus on people. Automation has been used to remove repetitive, administrative tasks, freeing employees to focus on more meaningful, value-driven work, all while preserving the culture that makes the business successful.
At the event, the Endress+Hauser team will share how they have successfully implemented AI and automation across different areas of the organisation, including the use of Microsoft Copilot and Power Automate, AI-powered document processing, digital procurement tools and finance transformation initiatives. They’ll also explore the approach they've taken to ensure employees embrace these changes, feel empowered by new technologies and can thrive in their roles.
Attendees will gain practical insights into both the technologies being adopted and the leadership strategies that have helped drive engagement and lasting success.
Building High Performing Teams That Deliver Results
Creating teams that consistently deliver results is a challenge for many organisations. At Endress+Hauser, it’s been a deliberate focus and a key driver of performance.
Rather than leaving team effectiveness to chance, they’ve taken a considered approach to how teams are formed, led, and supported as the business grows. This has helped create alignment, accountability, and momentum across leadership and management levels.
In this session, they’ll share the thinking behind their approach, what they’ve learned along the way, and the principles that have helped them build and sustain high-performing teams.
Driving Profitable Growth Through Market Positioning
Achieving significant growth in a competitive market requires clear positioning, disciplined choices and the ability to lead change effectively. In just one year, Endress+Hauser has grown turnover from £46 million to £70 million.
This growth has been driven by defining a clear position as a premium, value-led provider and building a business customers actively choose. Strategic focus, agility and a strong brand have supported profitable growth while protecting margins and sustaining long-term strength.
However, growth of this scale also demands organisational alignment. In this session, Endress+Hauser will share how they have managed change across the business to support their strategic ambitions, bringing people with them while embedding new ways of working and maintaining momentum.
Attendees will gain insight into the decisions behind their market positioning, how they maintained focus and brought people with them during a period of significant growth, and how this combined approach has enabled profitable, sustainable growth.
Event Details
📅Date: 17th June 2026
⏲️Time: 10am - 3:30pm
📍Location: Endress + Hauser, Manchester, M23 9NF
About the Manufacturers' Alliance
Established in 2013, the Manufacturers' Alliance is an independently owned business, with an overarching passion to support the manufacturing community at the heart of our economy.
We are the go to organisation for business leaders in the manufacturing sector that want to develop modern leadership skills, lead a high performing team and be a force for good in the world.
Business owners and leaders that join the Manufacturers’ Alliance are lifelong learners that want to continue to develop themselves in order to remain effective. They are progressive and have a strong desire to continue to improve. They love be around like-minded manufacturers, and share challenges and ideas with each other. And most importantly, they don’t have big egos. They are humble, supportive and open to doing things differently.
When you join the Manufacturers’ Alliance, you are joining a like-minded community that will support and encourage you on your journey towards sustainable business growth and leadership excellence. You will be part of a cause that makes a positive difference in the world.
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FAQ's
Who can attend the event?
The event has been designed for senior leaders.
Do I need to be a member of the Manufacturers’ Alliance to attend?
No, the event is open to both members and non-members.
What is the cost to attend?
There is no cost to attend and is free to both members and non-members.
Who else will be attending the event?
The event will be attended by senior leaders.
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