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SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Florida (Tampa)
DESCRIPTION:12:30 – 1:00 Networking and Check-in\n1:00 – 1:20 Introduction\n\nTampa Mayor Jane Castor\nRobert Monaco\, FloridaMakes\nBeth Galic\, Bay Area Manufacturers Association\n\n\n1:20 – 1:50 Smart Manufacturing Mindset\n\nRob Schoenthaler\, CESMII\n\n\n1:50 – 2:20 Manufacturing Panel\n\nRobert Monaco\, FloridaMakes\nDoug Adams\, Adams Corp\n\n\n2:20 – 2:30 Break and Vendor Showcase\n\nCESMII\nPhoenix Contact\n\n\n4:00 – 4:30 Predictive Analytics for Manufacturing\n\nNancy Diaz-Elsayed\, University of South Florida\n\n\n3:00 – 3:30 Founder’s Perspectives: Competing in a Global Economy\n\nDaniel Barousse\, Slice Engineering\n\n\n3:30 – 4:00 Sustainability Begins Now\n\nArnold Offner\, Phoenix Contact\n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 Success Stories from a Factory Floor\n\nSudhi Bangalore\, FullBore\n\n\n4:30 – 5:00 SM Solution Demonstrations\n\nRob Schoenthaler\, CESMII\n\n\n5:00 Questions and Wrap-Up
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/smart-manufacturing-roadshow-florida-tampa/
LOCATION:City Center at Hanna Avenue\, 2555 East Hanna Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Smart Manufacturing Roadshow
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SUMMARY:Starting Small with Smart Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nIn conjunction with National Manufacturing Month\, the objective is to bring Manufacturers who have not yet begun to pursue Industry 4.0 into proximity with the Smart Manufacturing & IoT community. Perhaps a facilitated collision of people and ideas might be just the needed catalyst for area manufacturers to take the leap into Smart Manufacturing. \nAgenda \n\n12:30 PM Doors open\n1:15 PM Welcome/Emcee – Matt Kollarits\, formerly Kichler\, GE\n1:20 PM Opening Keynote – Mike O’Donnell\, MAGNET\n1:30 PM Hardware – Tim Zarkovacki\, InTec Consulting (with props!)\n2:00 PM Firmware / Embedded Software – Chris Cole\, Cole Design & Development\n2:30 PM Power & Energy\, Connectivity\, Communications – John Shira\, T-Mobile\n3:00 PM Cloud / AI – Chris Karltorp\, MorelandConnect\n3:30 PM Break\n3:45 PM Cybersecurity – Ellen Boehm\, Keyfactor\n4:15 PM Interoperability – John Dyck\, CESMII\n4:45 PM User Experience / Human Interface – Rene Polin\, Balance Innovation\n5:15 PM Closing Keynote – Tim Stuart\, President at Visual Decisions Inc\n5:30 PM Reception\n6:30 PM End\n\n“Assessments\, Energy and Funding Sources” \nEach segment will feature a 10-minute focused presentation by an area SME\, “Here’s what you need to know to get started…”\, followed by a 10 minute story from a manufacturer\, “Here’s how we got started…”\, followed by 10 minutes of audience Q&A. The goal is to cover the whole gamut of Smart Manufacturing parts and pieces with an emphasis on just what you need to know to get started\, a real-world example\, plus interactivity\, plus networking. \nThank you to Event Sponsors\, Stand With Crypto (micropayments)\, MorelandConnect (software dev)\, and Semtech/Sierra Wireless (Wi-Fi & connectivity) \nSWC understands that there is a future for digital assets and peer-to-peer payments in the IoT and Smart Manufacturing space. Work is already well-underway for machines transacting directly with each other in a programmatic and 100% digital form. MC has a long and accomplished track record developing software for manufacturers with a focus on Northeast Ohio. Incorporating AI in both the development process and the final product is a growing superpower. Semtech/Sierra Wireless has proven expertise with wireless communications in industrial manufacturing\, healthcare\, and utilities. Thank you to both Stand With Crypto\, MorelandConnect\, and Semtech/Sierra Wireless for sharing the vision and supporting the movement.
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/starting-small-with-smart-manufacturing/
LOCATION:MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network\, 1800 East 63rd Street\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, 44103
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20251022T183920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T191731Z
UID:10001596-1761609600-1761868799@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Make Things Different: The Industrial Transformation Event
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by LNS Research\, the IX Event is an annual executive-level conference focused on industrial transformation where business leaders come together to discuss how data-driven innovation is reshaping the industry among other topics. This event is intended for Digital and IT/OT strategy leaders in industrial firms\, organizations seeking to accelerate their transformation journey\, thought leaders and solution-providers focused on analytics\, digital twin\, sustainability\, and the future of the industry. \n#📋faqs #📝agenda
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/make-things-different/
LOCATION:Ritz-Carlton Chicago\, At Water Tower Place\, 160 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20251022T192553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192001Z
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SUMMARY:On Time Edge Manufacturing Scheduling Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:A high-impact summit for manufacturing and operations executives\nThis summit is designed for manufacturing executives who own or manage operations or scheduling performance in manufacturing. It is especially valuable for operations leaders responsible for throughput and stability\, planning and scheduling managers working to align demand with real constraints\, IT and digital transformation leaders driving APS\, MES\, and ERP integration\, continuous improvement professionals seeking to eliminate firefighting and improve flow\, and finance or supply chain executives evaluating ROI\, risk\, and capital planning tied to scheduling. If your team spends mornings reworking the plan\, this summit was built for you. \nSpend two focused days at the Philadelphia Marriott Old City with leading manufacturers to understand how companies build schedules that work\, cut expedites\, and protect margins. #agenda 📝 \n🚀 CESMII‘s John Dyck to Deliver Keynote at Manufacturing Scheduling Summit 2025 🚀 \nJohn will tackle one of the most pressing issues in modern manufacturing: the data ubiquity gap — the lack of interoperability with connected\, reusable data that keeps companies locked into point solutions and unable to adapt quickly. \nIn his keynote\, he’ll share how closing this gap empowers manufacturers to:\n✓ Act faster in a rapidly changing market\n✓ Mobilize data to create true enterprise agility\n✓ Deliver measurable business outcomes across operations \n📅 Event: Manufacturing Scheduling Summit 2025\n📍 Location: Philadelphia Marriott Old City\n🔗 [Register now](https://hubs.ly/Q03MgJhW0) \n✅ Day 1 Strategy and Systems:  \n\nKeynote: John Dyck\, CEO | CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute\nPanel: Go-live results\, market trends\, and adjacent value accelerators\nLive demos: Finite scheduling and integration patterns\n\n✅ Day 2 Focus Execution and ROI: Trend insights\, funding support\, 1:1 strategy meetings \n\nBest practices: Project documentation that speeds adoption and validation\nResults: What top performers achieved and how they measured it\n1:1 time: Reserved meetings to pressure-test your roadmap
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/on-time-edge-manufacturing-scheduling-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Marriot Old City\, One Dock St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20250626T181852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T220042Z
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SUMMARY:Automation Fair – The Premier Industrial Automation Event
DESCRIPTION:Disciplined Simplicity: A Practical Framework We Used to Cut Through the Noise of Digital Transformation Technology \nToday’s manufacturers confront an avalanche of options—hundreds of IIoT platforms\, constant software churn\, scattered data\, and widening skill gaps. It’s no surprise many initiatives stall before any digital ROI appears. \nCESMII’s CEO John Dyck will be participating with Sarah Wiseman who will share a proven\, hands-on framework that cut through the noise for her company. Where they captured an extra 5 % machine uptime—equivalent to nearly a week of added production capacity every quarter. \nThe secret? Start with a single pain-point KPI\, wire low-cost sensors for immediate visibility\, and run focused 90-day pilots on a cloud-ready “data spine.” \nWe’ll explore how leading sites layer just-in-time upskilling\, strong cyber-hygiene\, and neutral ecosystems such as CESMII and MxD to scale gains into higher OEE\, predictive maintenance\, and sharper workforce efficiency. \nYou’ll leave with concrete\, right-sized steps to build digital momentum—whether you run a small facility or a multi-site enterprise navigating the waves of Industry 4.0. \nSpeaker: Sarah Wiseman\, Business Systems Analyst for Manufacturing Execution and Operations Tech Systems at Steel Warehouse. \nSarah Wiseman – Chicago\, Illinois\, United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/automation-fair-the-premier-industrial-automation-event/
LOCATION:McCormick Place Convention Center\, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20251022T195246Z
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UID:10001598-1763424000-1763596799@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Executive Forum at the Innovation Summit North America 2025
DESCRIPTION:🌟 Innovation Summit Las Vegas 2025Join us in Las Vegas 🏙️ for Innovation Summit North America 2025\, where industry leaders 🤝\, technology innovators 💡\, and sustainability pioneers 🔋 come together to explore the future of energy ⚡ and automation 🚀. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nHands-on workshops that dive deep into practical solutions 🛠️\nReal-world case studies that show innovation in action 📊\nPeer connections with professionals who share your goals and understand your challenges 🤝\n\n#Agenda 📝
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/executive-forum-at-the-innovation-summit-north-america-2025/
LOCATION:Fontainebleau Las Vegas\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 2777
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20251022T222851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T222851Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Manufacturing Project
DESCRIPTION:🌐 Future of Manufacturing ProjectFormerly known as Manufacturing in 2030 \nSince its earliest days\, the Manufacturing Leadership Council has inspired manufacturers to imagine a better future. Now\, the Future of Manufacturing Project highlights the key trends: 📊 demographics\, 💹 economics\, 🤖 technology\, 👥 workforce\, and 🧭 leadership that will define the next decade. \nThis initiative isn’t for those comfortable with the status quo. It’s for leaders ready to embrace change and shape the future. \n✨ Why Attend in Orlando: \n\n\n🤝 Network with forward-thinking executives & thought leaders \n\n\n💡 Collaborate\, brainstorm\, and share breakthrough ideas \n\n\n🔮 Gain a clear view of emerging technologies & leadership strategies \n\n\n🏆 Walk away with action items to stay ahead of the competition
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/the-future-of-manufacturing-project/
LOCATION:Conrad Orlando\, 1500 Eastbeach Wy\, Orlando\, FL\, 32836
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20250514T200146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T202904Z
UID:10001570-1765411200-1765497599@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Pennsylvania (New Kensington)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/smart-manufacturing-roadshow-pennsylvania-new-kensington/
LOCATION:Digital Foundry at New Kensington\, 855 5th Avenue\, New Kensington\, PA\, 15068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Smart Manufacturing Roadshow
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260113T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260113T120000
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UID:10001576-1768291200-1768305600@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Kansas
DESCRIPTION:8:00 – 8:30 AM – Check-In & Breakfast\n8:30 – 8:40 AM – Welcome & Overview\n\nTiffany Stovall\, CEO at Kansas Manufacturing Solutions\n\n\n8:40 – 9:00 AM – Smart Manufacturing Mindset\n9:00 – 9:15 AM – 1/2 Day Strategy & Road Mapping Workshop Overview\n9:15 – 9:30 AM – Break\n9:30 – 10:15 AM – Smart Manufacturing Demonstrations\n10:15 – 10:45 AM – Smart Manufacturing Panel\n\nPanelists TBD\n\n\n10:45 – 11:30 AM – AI in Smart Manufacturing\n11:30 – 11:40 AM – Wrap Up\n11:40 AM – 12:00 PM – FAME Lab Tour
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/smart-manufacturing-roadshow-kansas/
LOCATION:KCKCC Technical Education Center\, 6565 State Ave\, Kansas City\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Smart Manufacturing Roadshow
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260318
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20251006T142003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T085418Z
UID:10001594-1768867200-1773791999@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-01-20-26/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Workforce Development,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20260105T182157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T191245Z
UID:10001616-1769731200-1769817599@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Workforce Development Institute 2026
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to equip community college and higher education professionals with strategies to partner with K-12 systems and industry\, ensuring students receive foundational skills and exposure to high-demand careers. It is part of a broader initiative to help community colleges prepare workers for Industry 4.0 demands. \nAttend this session to discover and discuss Industry 4.0 certifications that are critical to our local and national economies and possibly take back promising\nmodels that your college can implement to feed that workforce pipeline so it meets increasing current and future industry needs. \nSpeaker(s): \n\nDr. Richard Ammon\, Executive Director of Workforce Initiatives\, College of Lake County\,\nSue Smith\, Executive Program Director\, Smart Automation Certification Alliance \,\nJohn Enamait\, President\, Stanly Community College\,\nConrad Leiva\, VP Workforce Development\, CESMII – Smart Manufacturing Institute\,\nJan Moore\, Vice President of Economic Development\, Ogeechee Technical College\n\nFriday\, January 30\, 9:30 – 10:45 am CT. \nLocation: GALERIE 2
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/workforce-development-institute-2026/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20260105T191236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T165411Z
UID:10001617-1770022800-1770035400@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:MD&M West 2026: 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 “Digital Lean” 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 isn’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\, VP Ecosystem and Workforce at CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute\nTim Stuart\, President at 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\n\nAnaheim Convention Center\, Anaheim\, CA | Monday February 2\, 9-12:30pm\, Rm 206AB
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/mdm-west-2026-diving-deeper-into-lean-and-smart-manufacturing-synergies/
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 800 West Katella Avenue\, Anaheim\, CA\, 92802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20251110T184524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T163808Z
UID:10001601-1770280200-1770300000@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Smart Manufacturing Roadshow: Columbus (Ohio)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/smart-manufacturing-roadshow-columbus-ohio/
LOCATION:The Event Center at Mitchell Hall\, Mitchell Hall 250 Cleveland Avenue\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Smart Manufacturing Roadshow
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213
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UID:10001604-1770595200-1770940799@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:ARC Industry Leadership Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 30th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum \nAre you ready to explore the cutting-edge advancements in Industrial AI? Join us at the ARC Forum\, where industry leaders and innovators come together to discuss the transformative power of AI in various sectors. This year’s forum kicks off with a keynote and executive panel discussion on the latest trends and applications of Industrial AI. What’s real and what’s hype? What have leaders struggled with? \nJoin us to learn more about: \n\nSmart Manufacturing and Digital Transformation: Discover how Industrial AI and agents are revolutionizing manufacturing processes and driving digital transformation.\nRobotics: Explore the latest innovations in robotics and how AI is enabling new use cases and innovations.\nIndustrial Data Fabrics: Delve into the concept of industrial data fabrics and their significance in AI applications.\nAI and Supply Chain: Learn how AI is transforming supply chain management and operations.\nData Centers\, AI\, and Energy: Gain practical knowledge about the data center and energy requirements for your AI strategy. Understand the role of AI in optimizing data centers and energy management.\nAI and Digital Twins: Explore the synergy between AI and digital twin technology.\nDigital Connected Workers and AI: See how AI is empowering the workforce with digital tools.\nAsset Performance and AI: Gain insights into how AI enhances asset performance and reliability.\nAI and Sustainability: Learn how AI enhances tracking\, reporting\, and energy management requirements.\nAI in MES and Operations: Discover the integration of AI in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and its impact on operations.\nCybersecurity and AI: Understand the critical role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity measures.\nAutonomous Operations: Learn about the advancements in autonomous systems and their impact on industrial operations.\nAI\, Operational Performance\, and Operational Resilience: Learn how AI is driving operational performance and resilience.
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/arc-industry-leadership-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Renaissance Orlando Hotel in Orlando\, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32821
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20251027T194834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T194834Z
UID:10001600-1771200000-1771631999@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:PROVEIT! Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Industry 4.0. Digital Transformation. Unified Namespace. Buzzwords? At PROVEIT! 2026\, the hype ends and the proof begins. This one-of-a-kind event brings 50 vendors together in one digital ecosystem\, each proving their solution in real time. \nFind CESMII’s booth right next to the PROVEIT! team\, where we’ll showcase how Smart Manufacturing Profiles (SM Profiles) enable true interoperability—every vendor on the floor will be consuming them. \nDon’t miss Thursday’s keynote with John Dyck and Jonathan Wise\, as they explore how CESMII is turning vision into verified results. \nWith 1\,500+ attendees\, 250 vendors\, and 76% end-users\, PROVEIT! 2026 is where Industry 4.0 gets real.
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/proveit-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Dallas\, TX\, 300 Reunion Boulevard\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20260209T174406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T184653Z
UID:10001622-1772668800-1772841599@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Global Connected Worker & Manufacturing Excellence Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/global-connected-worker-manufacturing-excellence-summit/
LOCATION:The Westin Houston Medical Center/Museum District\, 1709 Dryden Road\, Houston\, TX\, 77030
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20260224T172519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T161815Z
UID:10001624-1773230400-1773232200@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Smart Manufacturing Strategy & SMARP Certification Overview
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/webinar-smart-manufacturing-strategy-smarp-certificatation-overview/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20260307T031517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T181821Z
UID:10001630-1774346400-1774350000@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Digital SIG: The SI’s Role in Standardized Manufacturing Architectures
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/digital-sig-the-sis-role-in-standardized-manufacturing-architectures-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="CSIA":MAILTO:info@staff.controlsys.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20260313T190742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T190742Z
UID:10001631-1774371600-1774382400@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Manufacturing Happy Hour - Rust Belt Renaissance Tour: Cleveland\, OH
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/manufacturing-happy-hour-rust-belt-renaissance-tour-cleveland-oh/
LOCATION:Collision Bend Brewing Company\, 1250 Old River Road\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44113
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20260226T175010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T114102Z
UID:10001625-1775520000-1775692799@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:MX.0 Southeast
DESCRIPTION:After a factory floor tour on April 6\, two focused conference days spotlight manufacturers sharing practical lessons in:\n\nStarting and scaling digital transformation initiatives inside manufacturing operations\n\nStrengthening operational and supply chain resilience while lowering cost and energy usage\n\nEngaging\, training\, and retaining the manufacturing workforce through technology\nBringing IT and OT teams together to enable successful implementation on the factory floor\n\n\nMX.0 Southeast is a regional forum where manufacturers speak candidly about what works\, what doesn’t\, and how they move forward. \n\n\nIf you’re responsible for shaping manufacturing strategy or execution\, this event offers the insight and peer connections needed to move faster with confidence. \n\nSee if you’re eligible for a complimentary VIP Manufacturer Pass here: https://mx0media.com/mx-0-southeast/passes-pricing/
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/mx-0-southeast-2026/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20260401T153325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T153712Z
UID:10001633-1776211200-1776470399@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Chief Architect Network
DESCRIPTION:👑 Jonathan Wise (CESMII\, Chief Technology Architect) joins the Chief Architect Network London Event April 15–17. \nCESMII (the Smart Manufacturing Institute) is a US-based\, non-profit organization accelerating the adoption of Smart Manufacturing to boost manufacturing productivity\, sustainability\, and competitiveness. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)\, it focuses on integrating advanced sensors\, data analytics\, and modeling through a collaborative ecosystem. \nEveryone is invited to follow the Chief Architect Network and to join live the broadcast portions of this exciting event with Sofa Summits hashtag#SwitchOn CAN London – click here to see the agenda! https://lnkd.in/gVW-yuEG \nIf you are a chief architect\, apply to join your peers in their no-cost events: chiefarchitectnetwork.com
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/chief-architect-network/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20260330T175430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T175430Z
UID:10001632-1776333600-1776348000@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) Technical Work Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/smart-automation-certification-alliance-saca-technical-work-group/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20251222T061839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T061839Z
UID:10001605-1776643200-1777075199@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:HANNOVER MESSE
DESCRIPTION:🏭 Automation & Digital IndustrySmart factories\, robotics\, industrial AI\, IIoT\, software\, and secure digital production systems. \n⚡ Energy & Industrial InfrastructureElectrification\, hydrogen\, energy storage\, smart grids\, and sustainable industrial power solutions. \n🤖 Industrial AI & Advanced ManufacturingAI-driven production\, autonomous systems\, predictive maintenance\, and next-gen manufacturing tech. \n🔬 Research & Innovation TransferBridging R&D and industry — from prototypes and labs to real-world industrial applications. \n🚀 Startups & Innovation EcosystemEmerging companies showcasing disruptive technologies and new industrial business models. \n🌍 Global Trade & InvestmentInternational exhibitors\, partner-country showcases\, and cross-border industrial collaboration. \n🎯 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 (Messegelände) Hannover\, Germany\, Hannover Exhibition Centre (Messegelände)\, 30521
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T124500
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
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 “Digital Lean” 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 isn’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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20260224T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T154913Z
UID:10001623-1777420800-1777593599@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Manufacturing Information Modeling & Namespace Foundations Course™
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/manufacturing-information-modeling-namespace-foundations-course/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTSTAMP:20260407T153653
CREATED:20251222T064552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T111849Z
UID:10001608-1780272000-1780617599@www.cesmii.org
SUMMARY:Realize LIVE Americas 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our community of thinkers and doers in design\, manufacturing and lifecycle management to accelerate your digital transformation. \nSpeaker Program is now open here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeadline to submit your speaker submission is January 23\, 2026.
URL:https://www.cesmii.org/event/realize-live-americas-2026/
LOCATION:IL
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