Conference: World Quality Week – Thinking Differently

Conference: World Quality Week – Thinking Differently

Following the success of the 2024 event, the UK Quality Board is delighted to announce its upcoming celebration of World Quality Week 2025. This year’s theme, “Thinking Differently” invites members, professionals, and industry leaders to reimagine quality through innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation.

In a rapidly evolving world, traditional approaches to quality are no longer enough. This event will explore bold, technology-driven solutions to persistent challenges—such as counterfeit avoidance, regulatory adaptation, and digital skill gaps – with a focus on integrity, traceability, and impact across the supply chain.

Follow this link to learn more about the UK Quality Board.

Event Format

The morning session will focus on presentations and panels, while the afternoon session offers a wider conversation through networking and sharing of ideas highlighted in the morning during workshops.

Morning session: Presentations & Panels

The morning will feature expert talks and dynamic panel discussions tackling the most pressing issues facing the quality sector today. Attendees will gain fresh insight into how thinking differently—through innovation, technology & collaboration—can unlock smarter, more resilient quality systems.

Topics that will be discussed are

  • Quality 4.0: Digital Tools for Counterfeit Avoidance & Assurance – Exploring the role of technologies like blockchain and digital product passports (DPPs) in enhancing supply chain visibility and defending against counterfeits.
  • Innovation in Quality: Case Studies & Collaborative Practice – Showcasing real-world examples of breakthrough innovations and cross-industry efforts that are advancing quality performance.
  • Skills & Digital Skills for Quality 4.0 – Identifying the skills and competencies required for a digitally enabled quality function, including AI literacy, data analysis, and digital systems thinking.
  • AI Regulation & Policy – Examining the emerging regulatory landscape surrounding the use of AI in quality and manufacturing, including risk management, transparency, and compliance. 

Afternoon session – Presentations, Hackathons & Networking

In the afternoon, the conversation continues through interactive showcases and networking sessions designed to deepen learning and promote practical solutions

  • Street Stalls – Companies can opt to host a stall at the event—a chance to share insights, showcase innovations, and network with attendees interested in digital quality, traceability, and AI

Sponsors

With thanks to our sponsors for this event

                

Table top EXHIBITION stands

Spaces are now fully booked

This event will bring together attendees from

  • Early careers/returners
  • Supply chain
  • Training providers
  • UK OEMs.

Book your place

To book as a delegate click on the ‘Register Now’ button and login to complete the registration details.

For any questions please email Reuben Gomez and Megan Blackman

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