Join industry experts to explore the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in manufacturing.
Join us this May for the Sussex Chamber Manufacturing Forum, a key gathering for manufacturers, industry leaders, and professionals from across the region. This high‑value morning event will explore the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping the manufacturing sector in Sussex and beyond.
The forum will feature insights from the Sussex Chamber team, an update from our Manufacturing Chairman, and a series of impactful speaker sessions. Further details on guest speakers will be announced soon.
Alongside presentations, attendees will take part in engaging roundtable discussions, gain practical insights to support business growth, and enjoy multiple opportunities for networking and peer‑to‑peer learning.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your industry connections, stay ahead of emerging trends, or explore strategies that can support your workforce and operations, this event promises valuable takeaways for every manufacturing professional.
9.00am – Registration, Refreshments & Networking
9.30am – Welcome & Introduction from Sussex Chamber - Ana Christie (CEO, Sussex Chamber)
9.40am – Insights from the Manufacturing Chairman - David Shore (Time24)
10.00am – Speaker 1 (to be confirmed)
10.20am – Speaker 2 (to be confirmed)
10.40am – Speaker 3 (to be confirmed)
11.00am – Networking
11.30am – Event Close
Spaces are limited—book your place now to avoid disappointment.
Full speaker details will be announced shortly. Stay tuned!



CEO, Sussex Chamber of Commerce
Ana Christie is CEO of Sussex Chamber of Commerce supporting and campaigning for the business community.
Ana’s extensive business experience both in the UK and internationally, began in aviation, hospitality, then hotel project development. Previously she managed the London Aquarium, a major attraction, before relocating to the Philippines as Executive Vice President of an HR recruitment consultancy and subsequently locating to the British Deputy High Commission in India. Back in the UK, Ana joined a pharmaceutical company overseeing the project management of global clinical trials.
Ana joined the Sussex Chamber of Commerce in 2014 as Chief Executive and has since grown and developed the business membership organisation through the services provided to support business economic growth and performance in the area. She campaigns on key issues through the British Chambers who represent the national and global interests of business in government.
Ana is also an experienced in Martial Arts and in her spare time is a Karate instructor.

Director, Time 24 Ltd
David is Founder and Joint Managing Director of Time 24 Ltd. Time 24 are a £14 million Turnover Contract Manufacturer supplying Control Panels, E Mech Boxes and Wiring Harnesses to a wide variety of world class customers. Amongst other projects their Assemblies are found on over 30000 Rail Carriages, 1000 Radiotherapy Machines and over 500 Aircraft Simulators. They employ over 200 staff at sites in Burgess Hill and the Czech Republic. David sat on the CBI National Manufacturing Council for nine years. He sits on the Regional Board of Make UK and he has been a Board Member of the Landau Forte Multi Academy Trust for 25 years.
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