Manufacturing NI

Director’s Duties and Corporate Governance Webinar – Protect Yourself and Your Business
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
Manufacturing directors operate in an environment of increasing scrutiny, heightened regulatory expectations and evolving governance requirements. Understanding your legal duties and adopting robust corporate governance practices is essential to protecting both yourself and your business.
Manufacturing NI has partnered with Mills Selig to deliver this practical and informative webinar, designed for company directors, senior leaders and business owners.
The session will provide clear guidance on:

Directors’ statutory duties
Recent compliance changes introduced by Companies House requiring mandatory identify verification of directors
Insolvency considerations
Director disqualification risks
Best practices in corporate governance, covering effective board meeting procedures, accurate record-keeping, shareholder engagement and director independence.

Attendees will leave with practical insights to strengthen governance, reduce risk and ensure their organisation is well-positioned to meet current and future obligations.
Join us online:
📅 Wednesday 4th February 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 13:00
🌐 Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1bed63ef-8236-4b0a-848b-c336738195bc@78a5ea4a-88af-4c7a-aeb2-b0a3d9dc328f?mc_cid=bdb93865f3&mc_eid=UNIQID

Restructuring and Insolvency Webinar - How to Protect Your Business
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00
In a changing economic landscape, having a clear understanding of restructuring and insolvency can help businesses strengthen resilience and plan confidently for the future. Knowing the options available and when to act, enables leaders to make informed decisions that protect value and support long-term sustainability.
Manufacturing NI has partnered with Mills Selig’s expert legal team to deliver this practical and informative webinar, designed for company directors, leadership teams, finance professionals and advisors.
The session will provide clear guidance on:

An essential overview of insolvency from both the creditor’s and debtor’s perspective
Key insolvency concepts explained through a practical jargon-buster
Effective restructuring options available to businesses
Practical steps businesses can take to protect themselves when facing financial pressure

Why Attend?
Attendees will leave with increased confidence, practical insight and a clearer understanding of how to navigate financial challenges while safeguarding their business.
Join us online:
📅 Wednesday 4th March 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 13:00
🌐 Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d6d4db38-8e3b-4400-ae22-f6df86eb3f21@78a5ea4a-88af-4c7a-aeb2-b0a3d9dc328f?mc_cid=bdb93865f3&mc_eid=UNIQID

Made in NI Awards 2026
2026-05-20 18:30 - 23:00
Insider’s flagship celebration of Northern Ireland’s manufacturing and engineering excellence returns in 2026 with an expanded and updated awards programme. Now in its 11th year, the event features new and enhanced categories that reflect the sector’s innovation, growth and evolving impact on the regional economy.
For the first time, the awards will be hosted as a gala black-tie evening on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at the Titanic Museum, Belfast. Category winners will also go on to compete on the national stage at the Insider Made in the UK Awards.
Online entries are now open, with an independent judging panel – chaired by Insider’s Northern Ireland business editor, Philip Cunliffe – selecting the finalists.
The list of award categories are:

Food & Drink Award
Bio-tech Manufacturer of the Year (NEW FOR 2026)
Automotive Supply Chain Award
AI Tech Innovation of the Year
Engineering Manufacturer of the Year (NEW FOR 2026)
Newcomer of the Year (NEW FOR 2026)
Sustainable / Ethical Manufacturer Award
Export Award
Product Innovation of the Year
Investment Project of the Year (NEW FOR 2026)
Collaboration of the Year (NEW FOR 2026)
Engineer of the Year (NEW FOR 2026)
Apprentice of the Year
Manufacturer of the Year (under & over £25m)
Outstanding Contribution to Northern Ireland Manufacturing (NEW FOR 2026)

Why enter?

Free PR exposure
Complimentary ticket for all finalists
Build business connections
Automatic entry for winners to the Made in the UK Award
