Events

The US Center for Advanced Manufacturing is involved in events that ignite innovation and drive progress within the dynamic manufacturing industry.

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JANUARY

SUN

Technology Adoption in the US

January 14, 2024 

MON

Accelerating Technology Adoption in the US

January 15, 2024 

THURS

IoT & Cloud Manufacturing Upskilling and Reskilling the US Workforce

January 25, 2024

FEBRUARY

MON, TUES

February 12 - 13, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM PST

Join us for an event focused on uniting diverse perspectives, elevating global discourse, exploring key 2024 themes, fostering dynamic engagement, promoting sustainable development, and inspiring actionable commitments.

Shaping the US Strategy

MARCH

FRI

March 21, 2024

Virtual How-To Session

Workforce save the date

SAT

Mar 23, 2024 | San Francisco 

Digital adoption within the Supply Chain

Iot & Cloud Manufacturing

MAY

MON, TUES

May 13 - 14, 2024

This event aims to gather elected officials, policymakers, and academic leaders in a sophisticated forum to shape the future of manufacturing programs, featuring discussions on pivotal policies and research-driven insights from top academics

Policy & Academia

JUNE

TUE

June 11, 2024 | Boston

Artificial Intelligence

THURS

June 20, 2024

Virtual How-To Session

Workforce save the date

JULY

MON

Generative AI adoption within the workforce

July 15, 2024 | Seattle

AUGUST

TUES

August 13, 2024 

AIMST is an industry leading conference focused on providing in-depth discussions and solutions for heads of manufacturing, technology manager, ICS, IT/OT, SCADA and cyber security professionals to accelerate their digital transformation and transform their operational and automation systems.

AMIST Conference and Exhibition

MON, TUES

August 27 - 28, 2024 

Join our dynamic forum to showcase your innovations to a global community focused on accelerating manufacturing. This unique event fosters engagement with diverse forward-thinkers, encouraging collaboration and robust partnerships. 

Proudly co-branded with the Forum.

Innovation at the Center

OCTOBER

MON, TUES

October 28 - 29, 2024 | Michigan State University

Next Generation Leadership

DECEMBER

THU

Dec 12 , 2024

Workforce save the date

C-Suite Strategy Series:
Digital Transformation

Hosted by: Flex

The US Center hosted its third and last C-Suite Strategy series for 2023 in Texas in collaboration with Flex. Valuable insights and strategic perspectives were shared on Digital Transformation in the manufacturing industry, highlighting workforce, collaboration and leadership. The discussions underscored the pivotal role of innovation and collaboration in fostering competitiveness and growth of US manufacturing. A recap of key takeaways and from the event as well as next steps can be found here.

C-Suite Strategy Series:
Accelerating Progress in our Value Chains

Hosted by: GE Healthcare

The US Center hosted its second C-Suite Strategy Series event in Wisconsin, in collaboration with GE HealthCare. At the event, we discussed, and heard from our collective community of industry leaders, academics and government officials on the challenges and opportunities surrounding US manufacturing supply chains. A recap of key takeaways from our reception and discussion as well as next steps can be found here.

Hosted by: Schneider Electric

The US Center for Advanced Manufacturing is focused on leveraging the strength of small to medium size enterprise (SME) manufacturers across the US and designating best-in-class facilities that exemplify the transition into technology adoption. During this event, the community will discuss how to best understand how SMEs can leverage Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to transform their factories, influence value chains, and impact business models. Hosted by Schneider Electric, a recognized Global Lighthouse, they will share case studies and best practices from their Lexington, KY plant.

ATA Visit

New Business Models: Working Groups

Location: Purdue University

The US Center has established a dynamic working group dedicated to exploring disruptive innovations and new business models within the US manufacturing ecosystem. By bringing together key executives in manufacturing, technology and academia, we are creating a platform for meaningful discussions, fruitful collaboration and continuing the development of strategic next steps for the Center's Innovation Playbook.

Women at The Center Steering Committee

Hosted by: Steelcase

The US Center is hosting an exclusive, in-depth roundtable discussion to identify top themes for the upcoming 2024 US Center Women in Manufacturing Conference. This group will come together to identify: pressing topics / challenges facing women in manufacturing, opportunities through the lens of innovation, sustainability and inclusion, and best practices / success stories.

Learning Series: Voice of the Interviews

The US Center is actively engaging with manufacturers through this interview series by hearing worker stories and methods of adoption of fourth industrial revolution technologies. This series aims to gather current upskilling practices to compile strategies and solutions for the ongoing workforce challenges.

Location: Oakland University

The US Center is a part of the Global Network of Advanced Manufacturing Hubs. As an Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB), we engage regional production ecosystems from public and private sectors, academia, and civil society to collaborate and discussion topics on manufacturing issues facing the global and national ecosystem.

Cyber AMHUB

New Business Models: Executive Interviews

The US Center is actively interviewing C-suite executives in charge of their organization’s innovation strategies to gain further insight into how organizations are incorporating disruptive innovations and flourishing an innovative but strategic workplace.

New Business Models: Playbook Launch

The US Center is putting together a series of events around the US to launch the Innovation Playbook, engaging manufacturers on how to use the information provided from case studies, interviews, and current innovation challenges in manufacturing today spanning topics from workforce to additive manufacturing.

Apple Developer Academy

The Apple Developer Academy, in collaboration with the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing, hosted a groundbreaking event in Detroit, shedding light on the evolving workforce landscape in manufacturing. The event emphasized alternative education pathways, empowering individuals to embark on rewarding careers and contribute to the future of the industry.

C-Suite Strategy Series: Sustainability

Joining industry leaders, executives, and sustainability experts in San Francisco for the C Suite Strategy Series, dedicated to driving sustainable practices in manufacturing throughout the United States. This C-suite included a fireside chat with HP Chief Strategy Officer, Savi Baveja, highlighting the importance of sustainability and clear goals for the future. The event also included a panel on how sustainability is driving innovation in value chains as well as an interactive roundtable with the community.