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SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Acceleration Roadmap Professional Certification Course
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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
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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 organization’s pace and goals. The session should maintain CESMII’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 – 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 organization’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:\n• May 21\, 2026 – [What is Smart Manufacturing? What You Need to Know Now]\n• July 23\, 2026 – [Establishing a Strategic Smart Manufacturing Journey Roadmap]\n• August 18\, 2026 – [Skills Needed in Your Workforce to Execute the Smart Manufacturing Strategy]
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/establishing-a-strategic-smart-manufacturing-journey-roadmap/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260804T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260804T150000
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
CREATED:20260618T172110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T175254Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling Smart Manufacturing: The Interoperability Forum
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturers have a competitiveness problem…which is also a data problem.\nThey’ve invested billions in automation\, digitalization\, data platforms\, and AI. Yet many continue to struggle with the same challenges: \n❌ Data trapped in disconnected systems\n❌ Costly\, custom integrations\n❌ AI initiatives that fail to scale beyond pilots\n❌ Vendor lock-in that limits flexibility and innovation\n❌ Inconsistent information across plants\, systems\, and supply chains \nOn August 4\, CESMII and the Manufacturing Leadership Council are hosting 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 \nThis is a FREE virtual event bringing together manufacturing leaders\, architects\, engineers\, and technology providers to demonstrate what scalable Smart Manufacturing actually looks like in practice. \nYou’ll hear directly from leaders at GE Appliances\, a Haier company\, General Mills\, Toyota North America and more. You’ll see live demonstrations from dozens of technology providers. And you’ll walk away with a practical framework for building architectures that actually scale.
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/scaling-smart-manufacturing-the-interoperability-forum/
CATEGORIES:Industry,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
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 – 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:\n• May 21\, 2026 – [What is Smart Manufacturing? What You Need to Know Now]\n• July 23\, 2026 – [Establishing a Strategic Smart Manufacturing Journey Roadmap]\n• August 18\, 2026 – [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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
CREATED:20260604T111219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T111324Z
UID:10001642-1788912000-1789084799@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Manufacturing Information Modeling & Namespace Foundations Course™
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URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/manufacturing-information-modeling-namespace-foundations-course-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261001T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261001T114500
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
CREATED:20260706T191509Z
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SUMMARY:Starting Your Smart Manufacturing Roadmap Journey Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Tim Stuart and Jim Wetzel on Thursday\, October 1\, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM at MX.0 Midwest in Cleveland Ohio. \n\n\n\n\nSmart Manufacturing is no longer a future aspiration—it is a competitive necessity. As global manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve productivity\, energy efficiency\, sustainability\, and supply chain resilience\, the ability to leverage real-time operational data has become a defining differentiator. Yet many organizations struggle to move beyond isolated pilots\, stalled by misalignment between business strategy\, technology investments\, and workforce readiness. \n\n\n\n\nIn this interactive workshop\, CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute will explore why Smart Manufacturing matters now more than ever—and how to implement it successfully. \n\n\n\n\nParticipants examine the critical shift from tactical technology deployments to a strategic\, enterprise-wide approach that integrates people\, process\, and technology. Through a combination of instruction\, discussion\, and hands-on exercises\, attendees assess their current state\, identify opportunities for improvement\, and begin developing the foundation of a Smart Manufacturing roadmap for their organization. \n\n\n\n\n  \nThe workshop highlights Smart Manufacturing building blocks\, the importance of an interoperable information platform\, the synergy between Lean principles and digital capabilities\, and the key failure points organizations must avoid. \n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 AM – Refreshments & Networking\n8:30 AM – Why Smart Manufacturing?\n\n\n\n\n\n– Industry trends\, business drivers\, and common transformation pitfalls \n\n\n\n\nThe CESMII Roadmap Approach \n\n\n\n\n– Aligning strategy\, people\, process\, and technology \n\n\n\n\n– Overview of the Assess → Focus → Roadmap methodology \n\n\n\n\nCurrent State Assessment Workshop \n\n\n\n\n– Analyzing survey results \n\n\n\n\n– Evaluating organizational readiness\, capabilities\, and opportunities \n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 AM – Refreshment Break\n10:20 AM – Future State Vision & Roadmap Development\n\n\n\n\n\n– Defining priorities\, desired outcomes\, and key initiatives \n\n\n\n\nNext Steps & Action Planning \n\n\n\n\n– How to get started\, identifying quick wins\, and sustaining progress \n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – End of Workshop
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/starting-your-smart-manufacturing-roadmap-journey-workshop/
LOCATION:Hilton Cleveland Downtown\, 100 Lakeside Ave E\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
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 it’s being used today in the steel industry\, and what’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 it’s being applied to plant challenges like safety\, predictive maintenance and process innovation. The forum will explore the conditions needed for success — from data readiness and quality to effective integration strategies — 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 — 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\n 
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
CREATED:20260616T153532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T153946Z
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SUMMARY:Rockwell Automation Fair
DESCRIPTION:CESMII is heading to Automation Fair® this November in Houston! Join us November 16-19\, 2026\, where CEO John Dyck will take the stage alongside Andrew Ellis in a Customer Voices session. Stay tuned for more details on how to connect with us at one of the industry’s premier industrial automation events; more information for the automation fair event will be added before registration opens in August. In the meantime\, take a look at the agenda here and click here to save the date!
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/rockwell-automation-fair/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
CREATED:20260706T192339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T192844Z
UID:10001647-1806364800-1806537599@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:6th MX.0 Southeast: Bigger and Better Than Ever!
DESCRIPTION:Led by manufacturers\, for manufacturers\, MX.0 Southeast brings together senior leaders from across the Southeast to share practical\, hard-won lessons in starting and scaling digital transformation. As labor pressures\, rising costs\, and global competition intensify\, technology investment is no longer optional\, but execution remains complex. MX.0 Southeast exists to help manufacturing leaders move faster\, align teams\, and turn digital ambition into measurable results. \nSave the date with more details to come: March 30-31\, 2027!
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/6th-mx-0-southeast-bigger-and-better-than-ever/
LOCATION:Greenville\, SC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270512
DTSTAMP:20260708T155442
CREATED:20260706T192722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T193019Z
UID:10001648-1809993600-1810079999@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:MX.0 Indiana - The Future of Midwestern Manufacturing Starts Here!
DESCRIPTION:Advance your business and career goals by learning from and networking with leaders from regional and national manufacturing plants. \n\n\n\n\nBuilt by manufacturers\, for manufacturers\, MX.0 Media brings together manufacturers to share real-world insights\, proven strategies\, and practical lessons that help grow business and accelerate careers. We’re excited to bring MX.0 Indiana to Indianapolis\, offering a place for manufacturers to exchange lessons and ideas\, and have an open discussion on what works (and what doesn’t) when advancing digital transformation. MX.0 Indiana brings together manufacturers of every size\, now focused on embracing tech-driven innovation to boost efficiency\, agility\, and performance. Whether you’re just beginning your transformation journey or scaling advanced digital initiatives\, MX.0 UK gives you the knowledge\, tools\, and connections to fuel your growth! \n\nSave the Date with more details to come: May 11\, 2027!
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/mx-0-indiana-the-future-of-midwestern-manufacturing-starts-here/
LOCATION:Indiana\, IN
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