Events

The Future of Digital Leadership – 2026 Survey Results

MLC’s 2026 survey finds a growing gap between manufacturers’ digital ambitions and leadership readiness, with only 17% saying their operational leaders are prepared to manage transformation over the next five years.

From Legacy Connectivity to Industrial Data Ops: How Manufacturers Build a Scalable, Low-Risk Data Foundation

This is a member-only call. For interest or for questions about this webinar, please email [email protected].

Decoding Disruption: Reimagining Manufacturing Footprints in a Digitally Enabled Era

Experts discuss how geopolitics, costs, talent, and digital supply chains are reshaping manufacturing footprints, and how leaders can build more resilient, competitive networks.

Building Smarter, Resilient Manufacturing Enterprises With AI

How AI-driven Insights Accelerate Innovation

Critical Issues Member Forum Call – Industrial AI Abstract Industrial AI is reshaping manufacturing by converting real-time data and advanced algorithms into faster, more accurate production decisions. Learn how Protolabs leverages machine learning and automation across quoting, design-for-manufacturability feedback, process…

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

Kohler Plant Tour

If you have any questions about this or another upcoming Plant Tour, please email [email protected].

The Spark: How Whirlpool Ignites Front Line Leadership

Whirlpool will share its Front Line Leader Development Program, combining WCM tools, coaching, and daily management practices to strengthen shop-floor leadership, improve safety, quality, and continuous improvement across North American plants.

Digital Transformation Leadership Program: Info Session + Q&A (Encore Session)

Learn about MLC’s Digital Transformation Leadership Program, a 5-day executive course with Kellogg School of Management. This interactive info session covers the curriculum, learning experience, and Q&A for manufacturing leaders.

Seven Pillars of Manufacturing Data Strategy

Manufacturers facing rapidly growing data volumes need a strategy to acquire, govern, protect and operationalize information. This forum outlines seven pillars for building a trusted, enterprise-ready data foundation for analytics, AI and operational impact.

Manufacturing Leadership Awards Deadline

Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

Digital Transformation Leadership Program: Info Session + Q&A

Join an info session and Q&A on MLC’s Digital Transformation Leadership Program for manufacturers, a 5-day executive course with Northwestern Kellogg on digital leadership and transformation.