Spotlight on Scaling Up event wrap-up
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) will headline Industrial Transformation Australia (ITA) with a series of high-impact initiatives under its AMGC Connect banner from 22–24 July 2025 at Sydney Olympic Park.
As an Industry Partner Organisation to the Australian Government’s Industry Growth Program (IGP), AMGC Connect will deliver practical, in-person programming to help small-to-medium manufacturers commercialise, export, and grow.
AMGC Connect’s activation at the event will feature expert-led workshops, exclusive industry tours, confidential leadership roundtables, and a central Knowledge Hub on the show floor – connecting manufacturers directly with the insights, networks, and resources needed to scale.
“Whether it’s brand visibility, export readiness, commercialisation support or supplier access, AMGC Connect gives manufacturers the knowledge and tools to grow with confidence. We’re bringing the ecosystem together – on the ground, in the room, and on the show floor – so that manufacturers walk away with value, not just brochures,” said Dr Jens Goennemann, Managing Director of AMGC.
All AMGC Connect workshops, events, and tours will be offered exclusively to IGP participants as part of AMGC’s national role under the IGP, supporting Australian manufacturers in commercialising new products, accessing supply chains, and expanding globally. IGP participants are encouraged to register for any of the below events via the links provided.
AMGC Connect Program Highlights at ITA 2025
- AMGC Connect Leadership Roundtable
Tuesday 22 July, 1:30–4:30 PM | The Domes, Sydney Olympic Park (Fully subscribed)
Exclusive to IGP participants, this confidential, peer-to-peer session brings together senior manufacturing executives to share operational challenges and leadership strategies. Run under Chatham House Rule, the roundtable fosters collaboration and delivers practical value for business leaders looking to grow. - The Big Brand Theory: The value of marketing and communications for manufacturers
Wednesday 23 July, 9:30–11:30 AM | The Domes, Sydney Olympic Park (Limited places remaining)
Exclusive to IGP participants and hosted by branding experts Big Brand Theory, this no-nonsense workshop reveals the science behind growing memorable, distinctive brands. Backed by evidence from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, it is tailored to SME manufacturers seeking real marketing results. - Export Readiness Workshop with the Export Council of Australia
Wednesday 23 July, 1:30–4:30 PM | The Domes, Sydney Olympic Park (Limited places remaining)
This insights-driven workshop prepares participating IGP manufacturers to succeed globally. Learn how to build export capability, navigate compliance, and engage in trade missions. Delivered in partnership with the Export Council of Australia.
- Best Practice Tour: Semiconductors, Electronics and PCBs
Thursday 24 July, 8 AM–4:30 PM | Departing The Domes, Sydney Olympic Park (Limited places remaining)
A exclusive, curated behind-the-scenes tour with the Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B) for IGP program participants to:
- BluGlass – A leader in semiconductor manufacturing and precision laser technology for the quantum, defence, & biotech markets
- Circuitwise – Specialists in contract manufacturing of high-reliability PCB assemblies and electronic devices
- Silicon Platform Labs / Atto Devices – Research and commercialisation in the design of integrated circuits.
The tour will include a regional capability briefing from the City of Ryde for manufacturers.
- AMGC Connect Knowledge Hub – On the Show Floor
Running throughout ITA 2025, AMGC’s Connect Knowledge Hub will serve as a central meeting point for manufacturers to access expert advice, government program information, and industry insights.The Hub will feature representatives from:
- Industry Growth Program – IGP Advisors able to discuss available program funding and support
- ANCA Manufacturing Solutions – global leader in precision machinery
- Big Brand Theory – marketing, brand and communication consultants
- Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions – industrial automation and systems experts
- Circuitwise – high-reliability PCB manufacturing experts
- Design Anthology – product and industrial design specialists
- Export Council of Australia – trade and market access experts
- Manufacturing Catalyst – SME automation and productivity capability professional
- Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B) – semiconductor commercialisation support services
The Knowledge Hub will provide attendees with hands-on access to pathways for collaboration, innovation, and funding.
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