Rethink: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
The Council’s premier event for manufacturing executives offers a unique blend of senior-level content, interactive discussions and networking with industry peers.
Rethink 2026
Devoted to digital manufacturing, Rethink is the world’s premier event for senior operational executives and their teams as they continue to navigate disruption. Rethink examines digital manufacturing as it intersects with technology, organizations, and leadership. Come away with a better understanding of what’s needed to compete, succeed, and thrive on the journey to Manufacturing 4.0. Rethink 2026 will take place June 21-24 at the Fairmont Princess in Scottsdale, AZ.
Upcoming Events
16
Sep 2026
From Complexity to Clarity: Connecting the Digital Thread for Manufacturing Growth
Sep 16, 2026 at 11:00 amMaster Class Session Description As digital maturity grows, a new challenge is emerging: complexity. Technology has made mass customization possible, but disconnected systems, siloed teams and fragmented processes can keep… Speakers:
23
Sep 2026
Digital Transformation Leadership Program: Info Session + Q&A
Sep 23, 2026 at 12:30 pmDigital Transformation Leadership Program: Info Session + Q&A Abstract Join us to learn more about the Digital Transformation Leadership Program, MLC’s premier executive digital leadership course for manufacturers in partnership… Speakers:
24
Sep 2026
CooperSurgical’s Digital Integration Journey
Sep 24, 2026 at 11:00 amSmart Factories and Digital Production Critical Issues Member Forum Abstract How do you create value and implement PLM in just 18 months with a limited budget? A finalist in the… Speakers:
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Oct 2026
Scaling CNC Production for Rapidly Growing Industries
Oct 1, 2026 at 11:00 amCritical Issues Member Forum Call – New Product & Business Model Innovation Abstract Investment in aerospace and defense accelerated the product development timeline. Protolabs’ quick-turn machining capabilities needed to evolve… Speakers:
07
Oct 2026
Emerson Plant Tour
Oct 7, 2026Experience automation innovation in action with an exclusive Manufacturing Leadership Council tour of Emerson’s state-of-the-art Boulder, Colorado factory.
Location: Boulder, Colorado
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15
Oct 2026
Connecting Dimensions of Change: Data, Process Design, and Cultural Alignment
Oct 15, 2026 at 11:00 amCritical Issues Member Forum Call – Leadership, Organization, Culture and People Abstract Transformation is no longer about implementing one new technology or launching one improvement initiative. It’s about building a… Speakers:
Location: Webinar
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04
Nov 2026
Siemens Plant Tour
Nov 4, 2026Registration Now Open! If you have any questions about this or another upcoming plant tour, please email [email protected].
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
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12
Nov 2026
Award-Winning Innovation at General Motors: Scaling Industrial AI with Device-Level Analytics
Nov 12, 2026 at 11:00 amCritical Issues Member Forum Call – Industrial AI Abstract General Motors, the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Large Enterprise Manufacturer of the Year, also received top honors in the Enterprise Integration… Speakers:
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Dec 2026
The Future of Manufacturing Project: Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing
Dec 1, 2026See emerging technologies in action, learn how manufacturers are applying them to real operational changes, and gain practical insights for evaluating, piloting and scaling new solutions.
Location: Conrad Orlando, Orlando, Florida
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Mar 2027
Digital Transformation Leadership Program
Mar 8, 2027For interest or questions about this program, please email [email protected].
Location: The Global Hub – Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, Evanston, Illionis
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