Events
Whatโs Ahead for Manufacturing in 2026?
MLCโs annual outlook event previews 2026 manufacturing trends, covering economic forecasts, midterm policy impacts, and digital technology investments.
TUESDAY 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Smart Factories Start with Data-Driven Automation
Explore how smart factories achieve operational excellence through data-driven automation, data lake architecture, dashboard standardization, and governed RPA. Learn best practices and risks from Schneider Electricโs smart factory leader.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Future of Manufacturing Project
On-demand recordings and slides from The Future of Digital Leadership event, featuring sessions on manufacturing leadership, digital transformation, and future-ready organizational strategies.
The Future of Manufacturing Project: The Future of Digital Leadership
Turning Disruption into Advantage โ The Digital Path to Supply Chain Agility
Decision Compass Call โ Resilient Supply Networks and Ecosystems Abstract: Supply chain agility is measurable, improvable and increasingly digital. Join industry experts John DeSarbo and Caglar Ozdag as they explore how digital tools can transform your network from reactive to…
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Digital TwinsโThe Next Frontier in Manufacturing
Digital twins are rapidly transforming manufacturing with real-time AI, 3D visualization, and predictive insights that improve operations, safety, and competitiveness. Industry leaders discuss practical ways to adopt the technology.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Manufacturing Leadership Awards Info Session + Q&A (Encore Session)
THURSDAY 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
The Future of Digital Twin and the Role of Machine Builders
Digital twin technology is transforming manufacturing from line design to training and optimization, but OEM involvement is key to providing ready data, reducing integration risk, and speeding deployment.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tech and Consulting Partners Manufacturing Leadership Awards Info Session + Q&A
Manufacturing Leadership Awards: Technology and Consulting Partners Info Session + Q&Aย If you have any questions about the Manufacturing Leadership Awards, reach out toย [email protected].
WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Tech and Consulting Partners Manufacturing Leadership Awards Info Session + Q&A
Technology and consulting partners can join an info session and Q&A on nominating manufacturing clients for the Manufacturing Leadership Awards. Learn program guidelines, judging criteria, category overview, and entry tips.
WEDNESDAY 12:00:00 – 12:30:00
Manufacturing Leadership Awards Info Session + Q&A
Join this info session and Q&A to learn about Manufacturing Leadership Awards guidelines, judging criteria, categories, and entry tips. Registrants receive a recording and the 2026 awards guide.
FRIDAY 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Generative AI for Root Cause Analysis and Operator Guidance: An Injection Molding Case Study
For interest or for questions about this webinar, please emailย [email protected]. MLC members may sign in to access post-event content in the member resource library.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm