PANEL SESSION: Championing the Next Generation: Stories from SMF Rising Stars
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PANEL SESSION: Championing the Next Generation: Stories from SMF Rising Stars

Workforce
Skills
Thursday, Jun 4, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Europe/London

Panel

English
About
Join us for a dynamic panel highlighting how the Sanjay Mortimer Foundation champions the industry’s brightest young talents, celebrating neurodivergent young people in engineering and 3D printing. Chaired by SMF CEO Teula Bradshaw, the session spotlights previous SMF Rising Star Award winners—where they are now, what they’re achieving, and how SMF’s support has shaped their development. We will explore how early recognition and guidance accelerate skills and open doors for emerging innovators, and how initiatives like the Rising Star Award play a critical role in strengthening the sector’s talent pipeline. The discussion will lead directly into the exciting announcement of this year’s TCT SMF Rising Star Award winner!

Speakers

Teula Bradshaw

CEOSanjay Mortimer Foundation

Charlotte Bridgewater

StudentNewcastle University

Abby Duckworth

Mechanical EngineerCambridge Consultants

Zac Smith

Manufacturing TechnologiesAtlassian Williams F1 Team