Event Features

The Smart Manufacturing Experience elevates attendees’ understanding of smart technologies and encourages higher-level thinking, while accelerating the need to explore and implement Industry 4.0.

Event Floor : The best way to learn about any new products and technologies is to see it in person. Smart Manufacturing Experience provides an opportunity to engage with sponsors who are leading the smart revolution. Discuss your challenges, investigate cutting-edge technologies, and find the right solution provider for you. Keynote Presentations : Delivered by visionary leaders, promoting higher-level thinking and evoking change. Panel Discussions : Conversations with a group of industry experts and thought leaders, focusing on smart manufacturing disciplines and business results. Conference Program : Learn about case studies and real-world applications of transformative technologies, delivered by industry experts and users. Three days of presentations provide endless opportunities to delve into smart technologies and get the information you need. Knowledge Bars : Small-group, presentation-free discussions on relevant topics, designed to let you ask questions about your smart manufacturing challenges. Workshops : Deep-dive sessions into key smart manufacturing technologies and leadership practices to fast-track learning and accelerate adoption. Smart Zone Theater Presentations : Presented by select event sponsors, covering trends, business cases and opportunities for implementing smart technologies. Technology Hub Presentations : These insightful, 20-minute presentations with Q&A will bring you up to speed quickly on developments in this ever-changing field. Presentations may be commercial in nature. Networking Events : Multiple opportunities for attendees and exhibitors to engage with like-minded professionals to share success stories and guidance and continue crucial conversations.

David L. Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA