McLean, Va. (September 4, 2024) 鈥� Industry business leaders will learn how digital and transformative manufacturing technologies can drive the future of their operations at , which runs Sept. 9-14 at Chicago鈥檚 McCormick Place. Featured presentations on the IMTS+ Main Stage include executives from BlueForge Alliance, Google Cloud, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Microsoft, Manufacturing USA, RFK Racing, Siemens USA, Strategic Submarines, and more.
IMTS 2024 is the largest gathering of the creators, builders, and drivers of manufacturing in the Western Hemisphere, featuring over 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, more than 1,600 exhibitors, an expected crowd of 100,000-plus registrants, and hundreds of tech attractions.
鈥淚MTS 2024 provides an unparalleled opportunity to listen to, engage, and network with thought leaders, technical experts, and peers in formal and casual settings throughout the show,鈥� says Bonnie Gurney, vice president of strategic content and partnerships, AMT 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 都灵体育直播, which owns and produces IMTS. 鈥淰isitors come to IMTS to solve immediate challenges and see what their business could look like in the future. With presentations and access to a who鈥檚 who in the world of digital and manufacturing technologies, no other event can boast the level of attractions, presentations, and exhibits as IMTS 2024.鈥�
Spotlights include daily keynotes from top executives on the IMTS+ Main Stage, located in the Grand Concourse of McCormick Place, along with multiple stages throughout the show, the new IMTS+ AfterWords Stage, the Formnext Stage, the SPS 鈥� Smart Production Solutions Stage, and more. The show features special attractions such as (), along with a lineup of distinctive vehicles in McCormick Square, including the Strati, the world鈥檚 first 3D printed car, which was made at IMTS 2014.
IMTS+ Main Stage Speakers and Topics
The IMTS+ Main Stage features Fortune 500 technology companies, disruptive startups, technology incubators, and thought leaders (). Select keynote presenters include:
Opening Session on Monday, Sept. 9, at 9:30-10 a.m. will feature Doug Woods, AMT president, Kathleen Mitford, corporate vice president, global industry marketing of Microsoft, and Peter Eelman, AMT chief experience officer. Woods will welcome attendees, inviting them to explore the innovations and technological advances that drive up sales and lower operating costs. Mitford will present how industrial AI is transforming the way we design innovative products, build and operate intelligent factories, and enable frontline workers as well as offer insight into how data and AI can empower organizations to achieve sustainable transformation. They will open IMTS 2024 at 10 a.m. with Eelman leading the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Visit with in .
Praveen Rao, managing director, manufacturing at Google Cloud, will present 鈥淎I-powered Operations of the Future鈥� on Monday, Sept. 9, at 12:30-1 p.m. AI offers the opportunity to transform manufacturing. Rao will share Google Cloud鈥檚 perspective and specific use cases that can boost productivity and operational efficiency, including new research findings. The session will feature customers at the forefront of the AI revolution and the foundational pillars manufacturers need to innovate at scale. Visit with in .
Paul Rogers, president and CEO, Americas and Asia Pacific of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, will provide insight as to why manufacturing companies need to approach innovation with a mindset of understanding why change is necessary on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9:30-10 a.m. He will focus on learning to innovate beyond silos, the need to increase design and dimension accuracy early, and devising new ways to bridge workforce skills gaps and accelerate time to market. Visit with in and .
Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA, will have a fireside chat with Tim Shinbara, chief strategy officer of BlueForge Alliance, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 12:30-1 p.m. Their conversation will focus on the democratization of technology by discussing Siemens鈥� perspective on combining the real world and the digital world to accelerate sustainability and innovation. Additional topics will include the digital transformation of manufacturing, the industrial metaverse, and platforms and ecosystems. Visit with in and and in and .
Rear Admiral Todd S. Weeks, program executive officer, Strategic Submarines, will speak on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 9:30-10 a.m. Weeks will address the importance of America鈥檚 submarine fleet in the context of increasing global threats and how the U.S. Navy is working with industry to solve these challenges. Visitors can discover more about strengthening the U.S. submarine industrial base and BlueForge Alliance in the in .
Brad Keselowski, co-owner of RFK Racing, driver of the BuildSubmarines.com Ford car, and owner of KAM, and Kevin Kidd, director of software and analytics at RFK Racing, will talk about the synergies between a NASCAR team and our military鈥檚 needs on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 12:30-1:00 p.m. They will also discuss inspiring the workforce of the next generation across the country with the BuildSubmarines.com car showcased in McCormick Square.
Manufacturing USA will celebrate its 10th anniversary. At 9:30-10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, Mike Molnar, director of the Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, and panelists will discuss the Manufacturing USA network鈥檚 contributions to addressing industry challenges, its success in commercializing innovation, and the vision for its future role in maintaining and enhancing U.S. industrial competitiveness. Visit with in .
On Friday, Sept. 13, at 9:30-10 a.m., Craig Blue, Ryan Dehoff, Bill Peter, and Brian Post from Oak Ridge National Laboratory will discuss the research, development, and benefits of their new convergent manufacturing platform. They will explain how the platform is advantageous to small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to strengthen their high-mix, low-volume production processes. Visit with Oak Ridge National Laboratory in in .
鈥淭he presentations at IMTS help business leaders gain insight on how they can improve their operations using digital technologies and creative management processes,鈥� says Gurney. 鈥淎fterward, you can visit their booths for further conversation, or you can connect with some of these speakers at the IMTS+ AfterWords Stage, which is an informal Q&A setting.鈥�
Each day, the IMTS+ Main Stage also features two live recorded shows: 鈥淚MTS Today鈥� at 8:30 a.m. and 鈥淚MTS Unwind鈥� at 4 p.m. Hosted by correspondent Marley Kayden, the shows feature interviews with industry trailblazers and offer highlights of the day. Beyond the keynotes and live shows, the IMTS+ Main Stage offers a full schedule of presenters appearing throughout the day. Find them all at IMTS.com/Stages ().
Stages Throughout the Show
Engage with speakers and industry insiders in three other stage venues:
IMTS+ AfterWords Stage (), located in the front of the South Building, is where visitors can interact directly with speakers, many from the IMTS+ Main Stage, with open Q&A and conversation ().
Formnext Stage (), located at the entrance to the West Building in the Additive Manufacturing Sector, features talks about adopting industrial AM into your production process, applications, market trends, as well as entrepreneurship and business models ().
SPS 鈥� Smart Production Solutions Stage (), located in the North Building in the Automation Sector, delivers insights from experts and technologists on implementing a range of automation solutions ranging from ideation to production ().
Smart Manufacturing Showcase (), presented by AMT and SME, emphasizes adoption and implementation of digital technologies. Visionary leaders and industry experts deliver more than 20 presentations () covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data management, workforce development, and more. All are geared for small to mid-sized businesses looking to solve technology challenges.
IMTS+ Creators Lounge () in the South Building provides the opportunity to carry on a conversation with your favorite creators, including Drew Crowe, Nikki Gonzales, Chris Luecke, Jim Mayer, Amy Seymour, and Meaghan Ziemba ().
Continue your IMTS 2024 journey by , booking your hotel room through , reading through , and creating a account to map out your visit and add exhibitors, presentations, and attractions you鈥檇 like to see and speakers you鈥檇 like to hear.
Presentations on the IMTS+ Main Stage at IMTS 2024 include executives from BlueForge Alliance, Google Cloud, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Microsoft, Manufacturing USA, RFK Racing, Siemens USA, Strategic Submarines, and (shown here) Douglas K. Woods, president of AMT 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 都灵体育直播.
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About IMTS 鈥� The International Manufacturing 都灵体育直播 Show
IMTS 鈥� The International Manufacturing 都灵体育直播 Show is where the creators, builders, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect and be inspired. Attendees discover advanced manufacturing solutions that include innovations in CNC machining, automation, robotics, additive, software, inspection, and transformative digital technologies that drive our future forward. Powered by AMT 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 都灵体育直播, IMTS is the largest manufacturing technology show and marketplace in the Western Hemisphere. With more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, the show attracts visitors from more than 110 countries. IMTS 2022 had 86,307 registrants, featured 1,816 exhibiting companies, saw over 7,600 people attend educational events, and included a Student Summit that introduced the next generation to manufacturing. Be the change at IMTS 2024, Sept. 9-14, 2024. Inspiring the Extraordinary. IMTS.com.
About AMT 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 都灵体育直播
AMT 鈥� The Association For Manufacturing 都灵体育直播 represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology 鈥� the advanced machinery, devices, and digital equipment that U.S. manufacturing relies on to be productive, innovative, and competitive. Located in McLean, Virginia, near the nation鈥檚 capital, AMT acts as the industry鈥檚 voice to speed the pace of innovation, increase global competitiveness, and develop manufacturing鈥檚 advanced workforce of tomorrow. With extensive expertise in industry data and intelligence, as well as a full complement of international business operations, AMT offers its members an unparalleled level of support. AMT also produces IMTS 鈥� The International Manufacturing 都灵体育直播 Show, the premier manufacturing technology event in North America. AMTonline.org.
