Overview
Note: This tour was exclusively for members of the Manufacturing Leadership Council.
General Motors is leading with agility and efficiency while driving innovation. The Spring Hill production facility builds both gas-powered and electric vehicles on the same assembly line. Tour participants will see how GM uses edge technology to improve the quality of work for both employees and the company. Learn how automation, robotics, error-proofing, data management and AI/machine learning are being leveraged in the manufacturing process.
Walk Away with Actionable Insights
This plant tour, which will be followed by a panel discussion on innovation and efficient flexibility, will allow participants to:
- Learn how production monitoring systems provide real-time tracking and historical trends to enable equipment uptime and overall system effectiveness.
- Discover how automation and robotics are improving ergonomic processes for frontline workers.
- Witness how a battery pack is loaded with cells and “married” to a vehicle underbody.
- Explore GM’s largest production facility, where both electric and internal combustion engine vehicles are built on the same assembly line.
Driving Innovation, Efficiency & Agility with Data and Automation
September 9-10, 2025, Spring Hill, Tennessee
Please note all times are Central Time.
September 9, 2025
- Registration
- Welcome Reception and Dinner
September 10, 2025
Full Day Event – Detailed Agenda to Follow
- Networking Breakfast
- Welcome
- General Motors Plant Tour
- Networking Lunch
- Breakout Discussions
- Panel Discussion
Breakout Discussion
- Information to follow.
Speakers
Anton Busuttil
Plant Executive Director
Christopher White
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Tyler Haksluoto
Global Supply Chain Manager
Jeff Puma
Content Director, Manufacturing Leadership Council
Group Hotel:
Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin
- Discounted room rate: $179.00++
- Hotel cut-off date: Friday, August 22, 2025
(Reserve your room by this date to receive the discounted rate. Please note rooms are subject to availability and on a first-come, first-serve basis.) - To make your reservation online, click here for the booking link.
- To make your reservations by phone, dial 1-800-325-0720 and reference the group number 10158425.
*All transportation for event functions will leave from and return to the Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Franklin
Airports
Suggested International Airports
- Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Suggested Travel Dates
Arrival: Late morning/early afternoon on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
To ensure you arrive in time to attend the kick-off networking dinner on Tuesday evening.
Departure: Morning of Thursday, September 11, 2025 or after 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
To ensure you do not need to leave sessions early or miss out on an post-event networking opportunities!
Transportation
Additional information forthcoming.
