The Automate UK Awards 2025 promises an unforgettable evening celebrating innovation and achievement in automation, robotics, and packaging machinery.

The evening begins with a welcome drinks reception—an ideal networking opportunity for manufacturing professionals, engineering experts, technology innovators, and industry leaders looking to connect in an informal setting.

Guests will then enjoy a three-course gala dinner, followed by the prestigious Automate UK Awards Ceremony, honouring excellence across the processing and packaging machinery industries.

Live Comedy Performance by Katherine Ryan

We are thrilled to confirm that Katherine Ryan, award-winning comedian, writer, presenter and actor, will be taking to the stage as our headline act on 24 September 2025.

Katherine is one of the UK’s most sought-after comedians, known for her stand-up specials (In Trouble, Glitter Room, Missus) on Netflix, and television appearances on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Celebrity Gogglebox, A League of Their Own, and The Duchess. She also hosts the popular podcast Telling Everybody Everything and is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Audacity.

Currently touring her new show Battleaxe, Katherine will bring her trademark wit and sharp humour to the PPMA stage for a performance that’s guaranteed to be a highlight of the evening.

“Katherine Ryan is among the very best out there”
The Telegraph

“Plenty of bangers in this show, of the humorous variety” ★★★★ 
Evening Standard

“Finely crafted” – ★★★★ 
The Times

Live Music from Boyzlife

The entertainment continues with Boyzlife, featuring Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden, performing a nostalgic set of chart-topping hits from Boyzone and Westlife.

After-Party & Networking

The night concludes with a lively after-party, offering further opportunities for informal industry networking and celebration with professionals from across the automation, manufacturing, and packaging sectors.

Awards ceremony programme

Programme:

• 18:30 - Drinks Reception
• 19:20 - Call for Dinner
• 19:40 - Dinner
• 21:00 - Awards Ceremony
• 22:00 - Live Comedy Performance by Katherine Ryan
• 22:30 - Live Music by Boyzlife
• 00:00 - Carriages

Dress code: Dress to impress

Why attend the Automate UK Awards?

• Celebrate the latest automation and engineering innovations
• Network with top UK manufacturing professionals
• Discover outstanding talent in industrial automation
• Enjoy premium entertainment and a first-class awards dinner
• Be part of the UK’s leading automation industry event

Submit your entry now

Please click here for more details about the submission of Automate UK Awards.

If you want to book a ticket for a guest but have not yet confirmed their name, that's absolutely fine. You can leave the guest name as "TBC" and email us their food allergy information no later than two weeks before the event date.

For all enquiries, including table bookings and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Automate UK marketing team at marketing@automate-uk.com.