BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CESMII - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CESMII X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cesmii.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CESMII REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260105T174844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T113816Z UID:10001612-1776124800-1781049599@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification Course DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/smart-manufacturing-acceleration-roadmap-professional-certification-course-04-14-26/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Workforce Development,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/smarp-course-nxgen-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20251222T061839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T061839Z UID:10001605-1776643200-1777075199@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:HANNOVER MESSE DESCRIPTION:šŸ­ Automation & Digital IndustrySmart factories\, robotics\, industrial AI\, IIoT\, software\, and secure digital production systems. \nāš” Energy & Industrial InfrastructureElectrification\, hydrogen\, energy storage\, smart grids\, and sustainable industrial power solutions. \nšŸ¤– Industrial AI & Advanced ManufacturingAI-driven production\, autonomous systems\, predictive maintenance\, and next-gen manufacturing tech. \nšŸ”¬ Research & Innovation TransferBridging R&D and industry ā€” from prototypes and labs to real-world industrial applications. \nšŸš€ Startups & Innovation EcosystemEmerging companies showcasing disruptive technologies and new industrial business models. \nšŸŒ Global Trade & InvestmentInternational exhibitors\, partner-country showcases\, and cross-border industrial collaboration. \nšŸŽÆ Special Exhibitions & Trend ZonesCurated displays highlighting breakthrough technologies\, future industry concepts\, and live demos. URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/hannover-messe/ LOCATION:Hannover Exhibition Centre (MessegelƤnde) Hannover\, Germany\, Hannover Exhibition Centre (MessegelƤnde)\, 30521 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/68c918797170e2465627ad2b-captura-de-pantalla-2025-09-16-a-las-9-54-05.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T124500 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260113T190138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190138Z UID:10001619-1776936600-1776948300@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:MD&M South - Workshop: Diving Deeper into Lean and Smart Manufacturing Synergies DESCRIPTION:Lean manufacturing principles have played a significant role in driving efficiency across organizations through their emphasis on cost reduction\, waste elimination\, and THE customer. These principles have driven continuous improvement initiatives for many manufacturers. \nToday we see a wave of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing technologies being implemented by leading manufacturers. Does that mean that Lean principles are no longer needed? The opposite is true. \nThe intersection of Lean and Digital has been coined ā€œDigital Leanā€ and we will discuss examples of how this powerful combination of timeless lean principles and the latest digital technologies is reducing waste and variability in manufacturing processes. Digital lean isnā€™t a separate set of lean principles but a powerful enhancement of existing methodologies. Leveraging Smart Manufacturing technologies\, Digital Lean techniques deliver precise\, timely\, and detailed operational insights\, elevating the application of lean principles. \nFacilitators: \n\nConrad Leiva\, CESMII\nTim Stuart\, Visual Decisions\n\nTopics covered include: \n\nMindset and Principles behind Digital Lean Manufacturing\nHow Digital Lean techniques improve:\nDecision-Making\nResource Use\nProduction Flow\nProduct Quality\nProblem Solving\nPutting it all into Practice URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/mdm-south-workshop-diving-deeper-into-lean-and-smart-manufacturing-synergies/ LOCATION:Charlotte Convention Center\, 501 S College St\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/mdm-s.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260224T171743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T153335Z UID:10001623-1777420800-1777593599@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Manufacturing Information Modeling & Namespace Foundations Courseā„¢ DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/manufacturing-information-modeling-namespace-foundations-course/ CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/inmnf-16x9-april2930-soldout-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20251222T063555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T103930Z UID:10001607-1777852800-1778284799@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:CSIA Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/2026-csia-conference/ LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor\, 401 West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, 21201 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/csia-2026-date-saver-website-banner-375x250-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260209T172726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T183141Z UID:10001621-1777939200-1778111999@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:The Connected Worker Exchange DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/the-connected-worker-exchange/ LOCATION:The Drake Oak Brook\, IL\, Oak Brook\, IL ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/cesmii-cwexchange-16x9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260506T160509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T160548Z UID:10001639-1778576400-1778587200@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:AI Manufacturing Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join John Dyck at AI Manufacturing Day 2026 on May 12 at 9:00 AM EST for a live panel discussion on one of manufacturingā€™s biggest challenges: building AI workflows that leadership can actually trust. \nThe session\, Building Manufacturing AI Workflows that Earn Executive Trust\, will explore how manufacturers are moving from AI experimentation to production-ready deployment through stronger data governance\, scalable architectures\, and measurable business outcomes. \nJohn will be joined by panel of industry leaders:\nšŸŽ¤ Hugo Vaz at Coreflux\nšŸŽ¤ David Lincoln at ABB\nšŸŽ¤ Neil Smith at Schneider Electric \nFree to attend\, with live Q&A. Register here:\nhttps://lnkd.in/gJV_4UFr URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/ai-manufacturing-day-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/ai-mfg-day-poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260106T170340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T161609Z UID:10001618-1778889600-1779235199@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:IISE Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the IISE Annual Conference and Exposition in Arlington\, Texas. CESMII will be hosting a workshop on Smart Manufacturing. More details to come! URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/iise-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Loews Arlington Hotel\, 888 Nolan Ryan Expressway\, Arlington\, TX\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/annual2026-registrationopen-660x400.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260504T175903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T195558Z UID:10001636-1779361200-1779364800@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:What is Smart Manufacturing? What You Need to Know Now DESCRIPTION:What is Smart Manufacturing? What You Need to Know Now (60 mins) \nThis session should set the foundation for the series by defining Smart Manufacturing in plain language\, clarifying why it matters\, and helping manufacturers understand what it means for their facility\, team\, and bottom line. It should also introduce Ohio-specific resources and partner support available after the webinar. \nSpeakers: Mike Yost (ManufacturingWorks)\, Tim Stuart (Visual Decisions) \nDate and Time: May 21: 11 am ā€“ 12 pm ET \nLink: https://myoma.ohiomfg.com/Event.aspx?EventKey=WFDW052126 \nAgenda Topics: \n\nDefining Smart Manufacturing (SM) today\nThe role of data\, connectivity\, AI\, and the workforce in SM\nHow connected real-time data enables AI driven semi-autonomous methods\nReal-world use cases and ROI examples\nThe OT/IT convergence opportunity\nOverview of Ohio-based resources\, including CESMII tools\, MEP support\, and state-led opportunities\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\nA shared language for Smart Manufacturing\nA clearer understanding of where a facility may sit today in the SM journey\nConfidence to begin the conversation internally\nAwareness of CESMII resources and Ohio-based support available\n\nPart of a 3-Part Series on Smart Manufacturing Education:\nThis session kicks off a three-part series designed to equip educators with practical tools and industry-aligned insights.\nSee all three sessions:\nā€¢ May 21\, 2026 ā€“ [What is Smart Manufacturing? What You Need to Know Now]\nā€¢ July 23\, 2026 ā€“ [Establishing a Strategic Smart Manufacturing Journey Roadmap]\nā€¢ August 18\, 2026 ā€“ [Skills Needed in Your Workforce to Execute the Smart Manufacturing Strategy] URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/what-is-smart-manufacturing-what-you-need-to-know-now/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/oma-cesmii-simplified.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260519T174219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T183003Z UID:10001640-1779840000-1780012799@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Manufacturing Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop brings together leaders from manufacturing\, automation\, and digital systems integration to explore how AI can improve productivity\, resilience\, and innovation across manufacturing operations and engineering workflows. Discussions will focus on real-world and emerging applications of foundation models\, generative AI\, and agentic AI; key challenges to adoption such as technical complexity\, organizational barriers\, and standards gaps; and the measurement science and standards needed to enable reliable\, interoperable\, and human-centered AI deployment at scale. The event will help identify best practices and support ongoing efforts to advance AI tools\, performance metrics\, human-AI collaboration\, and standards development for advanced manufacturing. \nPanel Discussion: Trends\, Advances\, and Challenges of AI in Smart Manufacturing with Jonathan Wise\, CESMII on May 27 from 11:10am ā€“ 12:10pm. The session with discuss 1) Agentic AI for Manufacturing\, 2) Industrial Foundation Models: Data and Application Challenges\, 3) Physical AI in Manufacturing\, 4) Human-AI Teaming in Manufacturing\, 5) AI for Manufacturing Standards\, 6) Human-Machine Teaming Standards URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/artificial-intelligence-ai-for-manufacturing-workshop/ LOCATION:NIST\, 100 Bureau Dr\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20899 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/ai-for-manufacturing-may-26-27-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260519T175146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T184716Z UID:10001641-1779840000-1780012799@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:The US AI Congress DESCRIPTION:Panel Session: AI Ready Industry: AI and Robotics in Manufacturing\, Supply Chain and Logistics with Jonathan Wise\, CESMII on Thursday\, May 28th\, 2026 at 9:00 AMĀ ā€“Ā 10:00 AM \n\nSession Details\n\n\nAĀ workingĀ roundtableĀ onĀ theĀ practicalĀ stateĀ ofĀ AIĀ andĀ roboticsĀ inĀ manufacturing\,Ā supplyĀ chain\,Ā andĀ logistics.Ā ParticipantsĀ comeĀ fromĀ acrossĀ theĀ industrialĀ stack\,Ā fromĀ automationĀ suppliersĀ toĀ operatorsĀ toĀ theĀ architectsĀ connectingĀ them.\nBuiltĀ toĀ surfaceĀ theĀ deploymentĀ patternsĀ thatĀ areĀ workingĀ andĀ theĀ integrationĀ challengesĀ thatĀ stillĀ needĀ solving. URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/the-us-ai-congress/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/us-ai-congress-may.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260413T153500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154003Z UID:10001635-1780444800-1780617599@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Manufacturing Information Modeling & Namespace Foundations Courseā„¢ DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/manufacturing-information-modeling-namespace-foundations-course-june2026/ CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/inmnf-16x9-june34-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T111500 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20251222T064552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T135151Z UID:10001608-1780482600-1780485300@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Realize LIVE Americas 2026 DESCRIPTION:Industrial AI Orchestration Layer ā€“ Panel Discussion\nBreakout session \n\nDate: Tuesday\, June 2\nTime: TBD\nRoom: TBD\n\nMost industrial AI fails when it leaves the lab. Join CESMII and Siemens experts [Annemarie Breu/Caleb Eastman] to explore the Industrial AI Orchestration Layer\, the missing link for running models at scale. Weā€™ll tackle the critical challenges of AI governance\, secure model deployment\, and the IT/OT infrastructure needed to manage models on the shop floor. Learn how a unified orchestration strategy moves you beyond pilot to a resilient\, AI-driven production environment. \nSpeakers \n\nJonathan Wise\, Chief Technology Architect\, CESMII\nSabrina Joos\, Head of Sustainable Automation Solutions ā€“ Future of Automation\, Siemens\nCaleb Eastman\, Field CTO\, Siemens\n\nĀ  \nStrengthening the U.S. competitiveness through Smart Manufacturing\nBreakout session \n\nDate:Ā Wednesday\, June 3\nTime:Ā 10:30 ā€“ 11:15 ET (45 minutes)\nRoom: Session Room 320\n\nWhile momentum around Smart Manufacturing is real\, investment remains constrained and is often still viewed as supplementary rather than essential\, even amid growing attention on AI. This session will illustrate how interoperable digital infrastructure unifies people\, process\, and technology to enable scalable Smart Manufacturing\, operationalized AI\, and a new foundation for industrial competitiveness. \nSpeakers \n\nJohn Dyck\, CEO\, CESMII\nJeff Kent\, Vice President\, Smart Platforms Technology & Innovation at Procter & Gamble\n\nKey takeaways \n\nSmart Manufacturing must be treated as core infrastructure\, not an optional investment.\nInteroperability connects people\, processes\, and technology.\nA unified digital backbone enables scalable industrial AI URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/realize-live-americas-2026/ LOCATION:Huntington Place Detroit\, Michigan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/realize-live-americas-2026-save-the-date.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20251222T063030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T063138Z UID:10001606-1780963200-1781222399@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:The Productivity Event DESCRIPTION:Engage directly with COOs and global industrial leaders from the Worldā€™s Most Productive Companiesā„¢. Benchmark against proven performers\, collaborate with peers who are driving exceptional productivity gains\, and discover how to replicate their results within your own organization. Join us in Huntington Beach\, CA. \nThe Productivity Event 2026 is tailored for senior operations\, supply chain\, and manufacturing executives from leading global industrial companies who are eager to exchange insights and adopt strategies used by the Worldā€™s Most Productive Companies. \nParticipants include COOs\, SVPs\, and senior functional leaders from Fortune 1000 manufacturers responsible for advancing productivity\, digital execution\, operational excellence\, and workforce transformation. This invitation-only event emphasizes peer-to-peer learning and actionable\, high-impact strategies designed for real-world execution. \nAgenda URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/the-productivity-event/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach\, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway\, Huntington Beach\, California\, 92648 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/lns.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260302T223721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T224047Z UID:10001626-1781395200-1781827199@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC) 54 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/north-american-manufacturing-research-conference-namrc-54/ LOCATION:University Park\, PA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/msec-namrc-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20251222T072353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T191959Z UID:10001610-1782000000-1782345599@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Rethink - Accelerating Digital Transformation in Manufacturing DESCRIPTION:Your factory is generating more data than ever\, but how are you making it usable at scale? \nAt Rethink\, our Power Panel on building a future-ready data strategy brings together leaders who are tackling hashtag#manufacturingā€˜s biggest challenge. From integrating legacy and modern systems to preparing AI-ready data and scaling beyond pilots\, this session gets into what it actually takes to turn hashtag#data into a strategic asset across operations. \nJoin Seagate Technologyā€˜s Sthitie Bom\, Ph.D.\, UCLAā€˜s Jim Davis\, Ph.D.\, and CESMIIā€˜s John Dyck as they break down the standards\, architectures and data models shaping the next generation of industrial enterprises. \nExplore the session and register now for hashtag#MLCRethink:https://lnkd.in/dX8Zw7yY \nhashtag#IndustrialData hashtag#AI hashtag#IndustrialAI hashtag#Industry40 hashtag#DigitalLeadership hashtag#DigitalManufacturing hashtag#MLCouncil hashtag#Automation hashtag#SmartFactories hashtag#DigitalProduction URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/rethink-accelerating-digital-transformation-in-manufacturing/ LOCATION:Fairmont Scottsdale Princess\, 7575 East Princess Drive\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85255 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/rethink-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T110000 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260612T152211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T152211Z UID:10001643-1782208800-1782212400@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Why the Smartest Investment in AI Might Be a SM Roadmap Certification DESCRIPTION:While vendors promise transformation and headlines declare a revolution\, walk into most plants today and the story looks a lot different. \nIn the next episode of the Smart Manufacturing Mindset\, Jeff Winter will sit down with three people who have seen this gap up close and have been working to close it: \nšŸŽ™ļø Suraj Sriram\, Digital Manufacturing Leader\, Kimberly-Clark\nšŸŽ™ļø Jim Wetzel\, Co-Founder at NxGen Group and Architect of the CESMII SM Roadmap Framework\nšŸŽ™ļø Tim Stuart\, President at Visual Decisions Inc and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Instructor\, CESMII SM Roadmap Certification \nSuraj led the deployment of a unified manufacturing platform across 70+ global sites\, engaging more than 5\,000 users and completing 300+ go-lives. What he found\, again and again\, was that the barrier was not the AI. It was everything that had to exist before AI could do anything useful: clean data\, connected systems\, standardized processes\, and an organization aligned enough to actually adopt what got built. \nJim and Tim have seen the same pattern across dozens of manufacturer engagements. As the evangelists and instructors behind the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Roadmap Professional program\, they bring the framework side of the conversation: why the CESMII methodology is vendor-neutral and business-first\, what manufacturers consistently get wrong when they skip the assessment phase\, and what it looks like when an organization finally gets the sequencing right. \nTogether\, the three guests offer something rare: a view of smart manufacturing transformation from both the inside of a global enterprise and from the practitioners who designed the roadmap to navigate it. \nIf your organization is feeling pressure to move on AI but is not sure whether the foundation is actually ready\, this episode gives you a grounded\, practitioner-driven answer to where to start. \nJoin us June 23 at 1:00PM EST: https://lnkd.in/evrunU-t URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/why-the-smartest-investment-in-ai-might-be-a-sm-roadmap-certification/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/smart-mfg-mindset-16x9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260105T175101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T114022Z UID:10001613-1783382400-1788307199@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification Course DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/smart-manufacturing-acceleration-roadmap-professional-certification-course-07-07-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Workforce Development,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/smarp-course-nxgen-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260504T180208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T195632Z UID:10001637-1784804400-1784808000@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Establishing a Strategic Smart Manufacturing Journey Roadmap DESCRIPTION:Establishing a Strategic Smart Manufacturing Journey Roadmap (60 mins) \nThis session should provide a practical walkthrough of how manufacturers assess their current capabilities\, prioritize where to invest\, and build a roadmap that fits their organizationā€™s pace and goals. The session should maintain CESMIIā€™s roadmapping framework while also showing how MEPs and partners can help manufacturers move from roadmap development to implementation. \nSpeakers: Tim Stuart (Visual Decisions)\, Jim Wetzel (NxGen Group) \nDate and Time: July 23: 11 am ā€“ 12 pm ET \nLink: https://myoma.ohiomfg.com/Event.aspx?EventKey=WFDW072326 \nAgenda topics: \n\nWhat the Smart Manufacturing Roadmap is and how it is used\nThe assessment process and capability domains\nMoving from current state to a SM future state\nHow CESMII supports manufacturers step by step\nHow MEPs and partners can support implementation planning and technical follow-through\nManufacturer case study spotlight\nLive Q&A\n\nKey takeaways: \n\nUnderstanding of the roadmap structure and process\nClarity on how to prioritize Smart Manufacturing investments\nA path forward that fits the organizationā€™s pace and goals\nAwareness of interoperability tools\, i3X-related resources\, and available partner support\n\nPart of a 3-Part Series on Smart Manufacturing Education:\nThis session kicks off a three-part series designed to equip educators with practical tools and industry-aligned insights.\nSee all three sessions:\nā€¢ May 21\, 2026 ā€“ [What is Smart Manufacturing? What You Need to Know Now]\nā€¢ July 23\, 2026 ā€“ [Establishing a Strategic Smart Manufacturing Journey Roadmap]\nā€¢ August 18\, 2026 ā€“ [Skills Needed in Your Workforce to Execute the Smart Manufacturing Strategy] URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/establishing-a-strategic-smart-manufacturing-journey-roadmap/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/oma-cesmii-simplified.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260504T180352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T195533Z UID:10001638-1787050800-1787054400@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Skills Needed in Your Workforce to Execute the Smart Manufacturing Strategy DESCRIPTION:Skills Needed in Your Workforce to Execute the Smart Manufacturing Strategy (60 mins) \nThis session should close the core series with a stronger call to action for upskill training of the workforce and preparations for the culture change needed for the Smart Manufacturing transformation. This session can bring together skills development and the balance needed between internal and external resources (like coaches and system integrators) to achieve results in practical steps and promote pertinent training available in the region. \nSpeakers: Conrad Leiva (CESMII)\, Jim Wetzel (NxGen Group) \nDate and time: August 18\, 11 am ā€“ 12 pm ET \nLink: https://myoma.ohiomfg.com/Event.aspx?EventKey=WFDW081826 \nAgenda Topics: \n\nSkills\, training\, and upskilling considerations tied to technology adoption\nBalancing internal and external resources for coaching and specialized skills\nProviding employees with an education and career pathway\nThe business case for manufacturing workforce development\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstanding of how workforce and upskilling connect to Smart Manufacturing adoption\nMinimum skills needed for an effective Smart Manufacturing transformation\nPotential roles and pathways for your SM support staff\nPotential resources for education through CESMII and your regional network\n\nPart of a 3-Part Series on Smart Manufacturing Education:\nThis session kicks off a three-part series designed to equip educators with practical tools and industry-aligned insights.\nSee all three sessions:\nā€¢ May 21\, 2026 ā€“ [What is Smart Manufacturing? What You Need to Know Now]\nā€¢ July 23\, 2026 ā€“ [Establishing a Strategic Smart Manufacturing Journey Roadmap]\nā€¢ August 18\, 2026 ā€“ [Skills Needed in Your Workforce to Execute the Smart Manufacturing Strategy] URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/skills-needed-in-your-workforce-to-execute-the-smart-manufacturing-strategy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/oma-cesmii-simplified.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260604T111219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T111324Z UID:10001642-1788912000-1789084799@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Manufacturing Information Modeling & Namespace Foundations Courseā„¢ DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/manufacturing-information-modeling-namespace-foundations-course-september-2026/ CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/webinmnf-16x9-sept910-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260105T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T114122Z UID:10001614-1790035200-1794959999@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification Course DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/smart-manufacturing-acceleration-roadmap-professional-certification-course-09-22-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Workforce Development,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/smarp-course-nxgen-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260302T225744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T230153Z UID:10001627-1790726400-1790899199@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:MX.0 Midwest DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/mx-0-midwest-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/mx-0-midwest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20251222T072758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T112039Z UID:10001611-1791849600-1792022399@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:AIST - Digital Transformation Forum for the Steel Industry DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Digital Transformation Forum for the Steel Industry is a leading platform for steel producers\, technology experts and innovators to engage in the ongoing evolution of digitalization across the steel industry. Building on the momentum of previous forums\, the program shifts focus to the practical realities of artificial intelligence (AI): how itā€™s being used today in the steel industry\, and whatā€™s truly required to make it deliver value. \nThe 2026 program will center on generative AI as a transformative technology\, with a focus on how itā€™s being applied to plant challenges like safety\, predictive maintenance and process innovation. The forum will explore the conditions needed for success ā€” from data readiness and quality to effective integration strategies ā€” through case studies\, panel discussions\, and technical papers. The program will give attendees a candid and collaborative look at how generative AI is reshaping steel ā€” across operations\, supervision and process automation. \nThis forum is designed for decision-makers\, technical leaders\, and digital transformation experts seeking actionable insights into launching\, scaling\, and sustaining digital transformation initiatives within their organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nĀ  URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/aist-digital-transformation-forum-for-the-steel-industry/ LOCATION:Sheraton Station Square\, 300 W Station Square Dr\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/aist-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260613T065857 CREATED:20260209T172123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T172123Z UID:10001620-1791849600-1792108799@www.cesmii.org SUMMARY:The Connected Worker: Manufacturing Summit DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/the-connected-worker-manufacturing-summit-2/ LOCATION:Westin North Shore\, Chicago\, Il ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cesmii.org/wp-content/uploads/cesmii-cwmanufacturing-16x9.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR