Maddie Dinwoodie is Director of Engagement Programmes at Engineering UK, and responsible for expanding the portfolio of programmes and growing the collective impact of careers outreach activities to encourage more, and more diverse, young people into engineering, technician and tech roles.

With over 20 years’ experience, Maddie has led the design and delivery of programmes and strategic partnerships to drive social and environmental change, working in the charity sector and advising companies on their social purpose strategies, as well as advocating for the power of young people to lead positive change. Prior to Engineering UK, Maddie was Chief Programme Officer at UK Youth leading the youth development programmes.

Sir Iain Gray, now Emeritus Professor at after 9 years as Professor and Director of Aerospace at Cranfield University , is currently Independent Chair of Futures West, the Non Exec Chair of CFMS Ltd, a Non-Executive Director for Advanced Materials company Versarien, a Board Member for the ERA Foundation and Chair of the Bristol Aero Collection Trust. Formerly Managing Director and General Manager of Airbus UK and then Chief Executive of InnovateUK, he was awarded a CBE for services to Innovation in 2014 and was knighted for services to the Aerospace Industry in 2023. Iain is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow and former Vice President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, a Fellow and former Vice President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and recipient of the Royal Aeronautical Society Gold Medal in 2007.

Gareth is the Group Engineering Director for BAE Systems, leading the engineering function across the UK & International scope of businesses, having joined BAES in September 2023. He is a graduate of Aeronautics from Imperial College, London and worked for 30 years at Rolls-Royce. During his time at Rolls-Royce (RR) he worked on a wide variety of propulsion programmes, including Chief Engineer roles in both the Defence and Civil Aerospace businesses. He was the Engineering & Technology Director for the RR Defence sector globally from 2017 to 2023. Gareth is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of both the Royal Aeronautical Society and Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Andy Lawrence is the Head of Engineering at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part of UKRI, and has been responsible for strategy and delivery of EPSRC’s investment in engineering research across UK academia since September 2016. The theme covers a diverse portfolio of civil, mechanical, chemical and materials engineering disciplines, in addition to enabling technologies and systems, such as robotics, and parts of biomedical and electrical engineering. He has led numerous impactful schemes such as the Engineering Engagement Champions and the National Fellowships in Fluid Dynamics, and most recently initiated the Tomorrow’s Engineering Research Challenges activity.

Andy joined EPSRC in 2007 and has held roles in EPSRC’s Strategy and Planning team providing support to the Executive Leadership team and in senior portfolio manager positions in the Manufacturing the Future and ICT themes. Prior to his career at EPSRC, Andy gained a PhD in atmospheric dynamics from the University of Cambridge and held academic research posts at the British Antarctic Survey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.

Adam is a pioneering engineer at Rolls-Royce whose career has been defined by cutting-edge technical innovation and deep commitment to advancing the frontiers of engineering. With a background in aerospace engineering, Adam has played a pivotal role in the development of next generation propulsion system – contributing to both performance breakthroughs and sustainability advancements in the aerospace sector.

Over the past decade, Adam has led several high-impact Research and Development programmes including megawatt hybrid-electric propulsion, advanced thermal management systems, novel materials, and alternative fuels such as hydrogen. His inventive mindset and systems thinking approach have resulted in many patents and he has been instrumental in transitioning breakthrough technologies to viable engineering solutions.

Adam is a strong advocate for collaborative innovation - working closely with academic institutions, research bodies and cross-sector partnerships to accelerate technology readiness and implementation. His work continues to shape the future of cleaner, more efficient air travel.

Accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience working within both the private and public sectors. Philippa is a strategic and technical business champion with expertise gained from within the automotive, aerospace, defence and manufacturing sectors.

A Chartered Engineer with highly developed communication, presentation and interpersonal skills alongside an advanced analytical and problem-solving ability.

A wealth of experience managing and advising stakeholders from across government, industry and academia to implement innovative solutions, breaking down traditional barriers that have existed between the sectors, working within the UK and internationally.

Championing the need to apply both systems and big picture thinking to solve challenges that the advanced manufacturing sectors are facing. This is done by working with businesses on their journey of transformation to improve efficiencies and drive out costs, encouraging the adoption of innovation that can help on their journey towards net zero.

Career focus lies in leveraging expertise to drive sustainable growth and innovation across industries while addressing critical challenges in technology and environmental impact.