Events
How Industrial AI Will Advance Smart Manufacturing
Description Dr. Jay Lee, Clark Distinguished Professor and Founding Director of the Industrial AI Center at the University of Maryland College Park and a member of the MLC’s Board of Governors, will discuss the development of industrial AI and its…
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
From Compliance to Value: Transforming Manufacturing Sustainability with Real-Time Data
Manufacturing sustainability is shifting from compliance to real-time, actionable data that drives cost savings, emissions reductions, and stronger business performance and resiliency.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Building the Business Case for Automation and Measuring ROI
Decision Compass Call – Automation and Operational Excellence Abstract: In the manufacturing industry, automation is a pivotal driver of operational efficiency and competitive advantage. This presentation will dive into the essential steps for constructing a robust business case for automation,…
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Strengthening the U.S.’ Competitiveness Through Smart Manufacturing
Smart manufacturing is vital to reversing declining manufacturing productivity and supporting reshoring, requiring stronger data mastery, governance, analytics, and workforce skills for future competitiveness.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Breaking Linear Models: Saint-Gobain Circular Economy Solutions
Saint-Gobain Circular Economy Solutions helps building-material businesses identify circular growth opportunities, launch waste-to-value models, and build roadmaps, reporting, and capabilities. The case study highlights process impacts, business benefits, innovation, and scale.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Rethink 2025 Virtual
Please note the agenda is set to Eastern Time (EDT).
Rethink 2025 Virtual Experience
Rethink 2025 explores digital transformation in manufacturing through keynotes, case studies, and networking on AI, smart factories, cybersecurity, and leadership.
Rethink 2025
Rethink is a manufacturing digital transformation event offering keynote sessions, case studies, networking, and virtual access to Manufacturing 4.0 insights, with 2026 dates set for June 21-24 in Scottsdale, AZ.
Agentify or Stagnate: The Case for Data Modernization and AI in Manufacturing
Microsoft and Sight Machine show how manufacturers can modernize data, “agentify” reporting, and use AI for real-time insights. The session shares practical examples, tools, and strategies to scale AI fast.
TUESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Leveraging AI for Supply Chain Transformation
AI is transforming manufacturing supply chains with automation, demand forecasting and predictive maintenance. The discussion highlights market trends and the need for clean, integrated data to maximize AI’s impact.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Shaping the AI-Powered Factory of the Future
Expert panel discusses survey findings on AI in manufacturing, including rising investment, competitiveness, and key barriers like data quality, talent shortages, and legacy systems.
WEDNESDAY 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Leveraging AI and Automation for Quality, Safety and Predictive Maintenance
For interest or for questions about this webinar, please email [email protected]. MLC members may sign in to access post-event content in the member resource library.
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
