Bristol · 21 May 2026

Rubik’s Industrial Hackathon Series

The AI Process Engineer

A hands-on hackathon for Aerospace & Defence production leaders. Build composable factory apps, integrate AI into your workflows, and leave with an industry-recognised certification — all in a single day.

Aerospace Bristol
Thursday 21 May
09:00 – 16:30
40+ places
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Supported by
ADS Group
Tulip Interfaces
Who should attend

Built for production leaders

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Manufacturing & Production Engineers
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Operations & Plant Managers
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Quality & Compliance Leads
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Digital Transformation Leads
Hackathon challenges

Three problems to solve, one day to crack them

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How do we keep work instructions practical, up to date, and auditable across multiple stations and sites — without slowing production or losing flexibility?

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How can we detect quality issues in-process and in real time, provide operators with the right context, and resolve problems before they cascade into downtime?

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How do we turn operational data into trusted, actionable insight — giving the right people the right information at the right time, without adding burden to those on the line?

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The day

Agenda

09:00
Arrival & coffee

Networking with peers and Rubik & Tulip representatives.

Networking
09:30
Keynote: The modern shop floor

How composable, AI-led platforms are changing the role of the process engineer.

09:45
Part 1 · Composable MES hackathon

Build a digital work instruction app, integrate a smart IoT tool, and set up real-time quality alerts at a mock factory station.

Hackathon
12:30
Networking lunch

Complimentary lunch.

Networking
13:30
Project showcase

Groups present solutions — ROI, speed-to-value, and compliance outcomes.

15:00
Part 2 · AI Process Engineer training

Generate SOPs with GenAI and build “Ask the Expert” agents for operators.

Training
16:30
Closing drinks

Final networking, complimentary drinks.

Networking
What you’ll leave with

Six tangible outcomes

AI Process Engineer cert

Industry-recognised credential bridging GenAI and hardware

Your first AI agent

A working “Ask the Expert” operator support tool

SOP toolkit

Generate auditable SOPs from raw data in minutes

Composable MES blueprint

Deploy digital work instructions & IoT alerts at your facility

Innovation roadmap

Up to 50% less audit prep — without disrupting production

Industry network

Peers and experts across the UK aerospace supply chain

⚡ Places strictly limited

Ready to build your future factory?

A hands-on day at Aerospace Bristol. Leave with a credential, real assets, and a clear plan.

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