This full-day event, will focus on small and medium manufacturers (SMEs), integrators, and workforce development professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Explore the latest innovations in smart manufacturing through expert presentations and live demonstrations.
- Visit vendor booths featuring leading organizations in the industry.
- Participate in breakout sessions to discuss and identify workforce development needs.
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Parking Information
The event will be on the second floor of Mitchell Hall (250 Cleveland Avenue). Parking is immediately to the east and south of the building.
As a visitor to Columbus State, you must register your license plate and pay for parking by texting 93670 to 201-379-2616. Then, enter SMART at checkout for free parking. If you are having difficulty, take a picture of your license plate, and we can figure it out together at the registration table.
- Text **93670** to **201-379-2616**.
- Enter the license plate and state of the vehicle, then click “next.”
- Choose the length of stay (hours), then click “next.”
- Enter name and email information.
- For Payment Enter the code SMART in the promo code area and hit “apply.”
*Please note that this code can only be used via text. It will not work if a QR code in the lot is scanned.
For directions to Columbus State Community College, please click here.

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Agenda
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Check-In, Coffee, and Networking
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
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Jeffery Spain – Senior Director, Columbus State Community College
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM: Smart Manufacturing Mindset
10:10 AM – 11:10 AM: CESMII Smart Manufacturing Strategy, Readiness & Roadmapping
11:10 AM – 12:10 PM: Smart Manufacturing Demonstration in Action
12:10 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
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Banker Undercover – Funding and Support Programs & Round Table Discussion –
Linda Salters, Sr. Business Banking Relationship Manager,
Bank of America
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