As the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) celebrates its 80th anniversary, it has announced a new approach to its annual conference, which takes place at the British Motor Museum on 18 September this year.
Based on feedback from across the Association’s membership, the conference has been given a new date and a new venue, operating as a standalone event for the first time in 2025. A completely refreshed programme and expanded exhibition floor will give delegates the opportunity to connect with the key players shaping the future of electromechanical engineering as end-users, rewinders, repair specialists, and industry leaders come together for a day of thought leadership, technical presentations, discussions and networking.
As part of the conference’s new look, the main programme will be split into two key themes. There will be the technical themes the event has become known for, addressing the latest innovations, insights, challenges and opportunities specific to the electromechanical repair sector. Meanwhile, the programme will address several key business issues many organisations face, including those operating in the electromechanical repair sector.
Commenting on the programme developments, Scott Haslam, Head of Membership at the AEMT, said:
“The AEMT conference has always brought together excellent technical content, but I’m talking to our members daily, and one thing that has become clear is that our members are running businesses, and they are facing the challenges that a lot of businesses face today. So, we wanted to ensure that while we continue to deliver the technical content, we also focus on some of the other challenges they’re facing.
“Because we recognise this, we have titled the conference ‘Engineering a Sustainable Future’, as it encapsulates what the AEMT represents. Sustainability is at the heart of what our members do; the repair sector is very much part of the circular economy. But we also want to ensure our member’s businesses have a sustainable future.”
Highlights of the planned morning session include a keynote from Billy Billingham, a former member of the SAS, discussing effective teamwork. Further sessions focussed on the business theme will cover business culture, staff retention, and succession planning.
Alongside the main conference programme, the event is also drawing together a collection of content aimed at apprentices working in the sector. Organisations attending the main conference are encouraged to bring their apprentices along, free of charge, for this unique opportunity to enhance their knowledge and understanding of areas related to their roles.
Reflecting the support for this new approach to the AEMT conference, the event’s launch sponsors include fluid engineering specialist Sulzer, business management software developer EMiR, pumping systems, solutions and services specialist Hidrostal, and motor and large-drive systems supplier Innomotics, with additional sponsorship opportunities available.
To find out more about the event and to register your attendance, please visit the AEMT website – www.theaemt.com
