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.

Full Day Agenda

8:30 AM – Check In & Coffee
Start the day networking with local manufacturers and ecosystem partners.

9:00 AM – Welcome & Overview
Sherri McCleary, Executive Director, Digital Foundry at New Kensington

9:10 AM – Digital Foundry-Led Manufacturing Panel
Hear how regional leaders are applying Smart Manufacturing principles to solve real challenges:
ZOLL Medical Corporation – Robert Bilger, Greg Waters
MSA – The Safety Company – Jennifer Nemeth, John Werling
JV Manufacturing Co., Inc. – Daryl Care, Ryan Vecchi, Melissa Vecchi
Pulva Corporation – Brad Gray, Catie Morley
Mancini’s Bakery – Nick Mancini Hartner, Brady Cummings, CMS (CMS)

9:55 AM – The Smart Manufacturing Mindset
Haresh Malkani, CTO, CESMII — on interoperability, SM Profiles, and the future of scalable Smart Manufacturing.

10:45 AM – Breakout Sessions I
Electric Power Monitoring – Arnold Offner, Phoenix Contact USA
SM Platform Basics – John Louka, CESMII

11:45 AM – Interactive Vendor Showcase & Lunch
Explore hands-on demos and network with solution providers.

12:15 PM – Digital Foundry Learning & SM Solution Demos

1:45 PM – Breakout Sessions II
SMART-PA & Other Resources – Matt Minner, ARM Institute
Starter Kit Demonstrations – Rob Schoenthaler, CESMII

2:45 PM – Wrap-Up & Call to Action
This event brings together national leaders and Pennsylvania’s manufacturing innovators to make Smart Manufacturing practical, accessible, and interoperable for every enterprise.

Vendor Showcase Partners to be released later.