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From Sci-Fi to Shop Floor: Turning Bold Ideas into Reality

April 8, 2026 11:00 am โ€“ 12:00 pm Virtual Event

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Date April 8, 2026 Wednesday
Time 11:00 am โ€“ 12:00 pm
Format Virtual Event

Future of Manufacturing Project Master Class Session

Join us for an exclusive session exploring how agentic agents are making autonomous supply chains a real-world possibility. In this webinar, weโ€™ll unveil key insights from our latest research that proves autonomous supply chains are the next frontier of value creation, outlining how 66% of companies aim to elevate their supply chain autonomy by 2035โ€”and what it takes to get there.

Join us for an inside look at how smart automation, AI and connected technologies are enabling faster, more autonomous manufacturing operations while accelerating safety. Explore real-world examples of manufacturers taking concrete steps toward automated, intelligent and resilient factory environments.

What youโ€™ll learn:
  • How sciโ€‘fi concepts like transporters and intelligent systems translate into real manufacturing innovations
  • Where digital leadership is already delivering futureโ€‘state outcomes on todayโ€™s factory floors
  • How automation and AI help organizations do more with less in a constrained labor market
  • Why empowering people with technologyโ€”rather than replacing themโ€”is the key to sustainable transformation
  • Practical strategies to fund and scale innovation, turning bold ideas into operational reality

Whether youโ€™re just beginning your journey or looking to scale your autonomous capabilities, this session will provide practical guidance and inspiration to move forward with confidence.

Speakers
  • Steven LaFevers,ย President, Technology Solutions, Hyster-Yale Materials Holding
  • Tresa Gowland,ย Executive Director, Manufacturing, Launch by NTT DATA
Moderator
  • Jeff Puma,ย Content Director, Manufacturing Leadership Council

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