Events
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.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Building Smarter, Resilient Manufacturing Enterprises With AI
WEDNESDAY 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
How AI-driven Insights Accelerate Innovation
Critical Issues Member Forum Call โ 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…
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
From Sci-Fi to Shop Floor: Turning Bold Ideas into Reality
WEDNESDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Digital Transformation Leadership Program: Info Session + Q&A (Encore Session)
Learn about MLCโs 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.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Manufacturing Leadership Awards Deadline
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Digital Transformation Leadership Program: Info Session + Q&A
Join an info session and Q&A on MLCโs Digital Transformation Leadership Program for manufacturers, a 5-day executive course with Northwestern Kellogg on digital leadership and transformation.
THURSDAY 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
The Future of Digital Leadership โ Orlando Take Aways and Next Steps
Description Join us as we reflect on our December 2025 Future of Manufacturing Project event โ The Future of Digital Leadership. Our panel of experts will discuss key insights and themes, including leadership personas, organizational impact, the evolving human-machine relationship,…
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Practical Adoption of Autonomous Supply Chains: Scaling with Agentic AI
Webinar explores how agentic AI is enabling autonomous supply chains, with research showing 66% of companies plan to increase autonomy by 2035. It covers adoption strategies, maturity models, and real-world results.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm