Registration is from 8-9am Explore The Pop-Up Factory powered by Tulip and exhibits by Formlabs, Autodesk, Hasbro, ImaginIt, BCG and Zebra Technologies. Grab local fare for breakfast in the cafe while networking with fellow manufacturing leaders.

Delivering inventive products that delight consumers is not about Eureka moments or adopting the newest technology — it’s about building a culture of innovation that consistently finds ways to meet evolving consumer preferences in new and better ways. Patrick Marr of Hasbro and Jason Fullmer of Formlabs discusses the role market opportunity, customer needs, supply chain and operational excellence played in bringing mass customization via the Hasbro Selfie Series to market.

In our interconnected supply network, small stressors have massive impacts. What tools and technologies do we need to add more resiliency, redundancy and flexibility in our supply chains? How can industry and policy work together to enable localized production, rapid response to market demands, and mass customization.

With digitization scaled across healthcare workflows at rapid speeds, what can we learn from pioneers in this space that we can apply to other industries? Discussion questions could include: Where are digital workflows currently driving the most value in healthcare? What are current blockers hindering digital adoption? How has patient improvements driven more investment in digital transformation? And making the business case: Where are the largest time and money savers and when should organizations invest?

Creating more sustainable production solutions is not only essential for preserving the environment, but also for building innovative and resilient businesses. Scott Reese, CEO of GE Digital, will discuss the best ways to revolutionize production and manufacturing to forge a future that is both environmentally conscious and operationally efficient.

Digital factories offer manufacturers huge benefits in terms of efficiency, innovation, and stability — but they’re only truly effective if they are planned, built and operated thoughtfully. In this panel, experts in all stages of digital transformation will discuss the best ways for companies to digitize their production process, from automation and robotics to IoT.

The interplay between digital design and production can be your best tool for driving product and process value. New design tools like AI, generative design, simulation, digital threads and rapid prototyping erase constraints and open up new production possibilities, but what are the true opportunities and threats? Where does technology play new critical roles, how do humans integrate with the changing landscape, and where are we becoming obsolete? How do we take environmental, social, and corporate governance issues into account as we adopt these strategies? What efficiencies are gained by integrating design and production tools and processes? Above all, how can cutting edge digital tools drive customer value?

Some of the most innovative digital transformation solutions have come through integrating solutions developed by startups. These emerging companies have the courage to focus on perfecting one specific solution that can help companies of all sizes drive new customer value at scale. As a startup in the digital manufacturing space, When should you look for investment and when should you bootstrap? How can large and small companies alike prepare for integration and strategy evolutions and collaborations? What Practical tips and tricks can both startups and enterprises learn to work with each other to enable digital transformation? Join three courageous entrepreneurs and a VC partner coming from vastly different perspectives across data integrity, customization software, jewelry and architecture as they share their winding paths to success and their learnings along the way. Bring your questions!

Building a more innovative, efficient and resilient global manufacturing system will require a strong collaboration between policymakers and business builders. In this keynote, you’ll hear perspectives from both sides of the equation and how government organizations are supporting manufacturing to enable digital transformation strategies.

Industry and policy converge to discuss what drives future sustainable advancements in the manufacturing sector. Thought leaders will discuss key questions that shape the industry's trajectory. Discover how collaboration among these sectors fuels innovation and fosters sustainable growth. Explore the role of workforce development in maximizing the potential of digital transformation, examine the future characteristics of resilient supply networks, and uncover the barriers hindering industry progress. Gain valuable insights and explore collaborative solutions that propel manufacturing to meet our future needs.