Discover routes into the metals and materials industries at every stage of your career. Learn about internships, industrial placements, graduate programmes, CPD courses, short courses, and micro-credentials, with insights direct from universities and Centres of Excellence like CDT DigitalMetal, Materials 4.0 CDT, IGNITE Future Manufacturing Hub, BCAST, and the Henry Royce Institute.

The session features a panel discussion with professionals sharing their personal journeys, the choices they made, and why metals and materials proved the right path. Hear about their backgrounds, current roles, pivotal decisions, the opportunities they seized, and their advice for others considering the sector including the most exciting opportunities on the horizon.

Afterwards, join rapid-fire pitches on current opportunities and an informal networking segment where you can ask questions and get practical, personalised advice on the spot.

Perfect for: Students, recent graduates, career-changers, and veterans seeking retraining.