Amidst unprecedented uncertainty, manufacturers are navigating a complex landscape marked by economic volatility, global trade tensions, and persistent supply chain disruptions. The Crowdstrike global outage also exposed critical vulnerabilities in tech infrastructure, prompting urgent reassessments of business continuity strategy.
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has added another layer of complexity, challenging organizations to move beyond experimental applications and develop robust, scalable AI integration strategies that drive meaningful operational transformation. Firms are now critically examining how to effectively leverage AI technologies to enhance productivity, optimize processes, and maintain competitive advantage.
Join smart manufacturing leaders in Chicago to address these pressing industry challenges and build an Industry 4.0 strategy that advances your organization’s strategic priorities.
2025 Smart Factories Expert Speakers
Warren B. Smith
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer and Digital Twin Principal Investigator
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Fernando Bera
Engineering Supervisor and Smart Factory Coordinator
ZF Group
Kristen M. Pope
Women in Manufacturing
Dennis Hackney
Cyber Engineering and Innovation OT Infrastructure Team Lead
Chevron
Anurag Sachdev
Head of Data
Double Good
Raj Iyer
Enterprise Transformation Coach
Kraft Heinz
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This summit will provide you with the necessary tools to:
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- Scale smart manufacturing initiatives by developing robust business cases and long-term technology roadmaps that align with strategic objectives
- Build a comprehensive data ecosystem through advanced governance, seamless integration, and real-time insights that drive operational excellence
- Bridge the gap between IT and OT departments, securing executive buy-in and creating a unified approach to digital transformation
- Develop an interconnected digital thread that seamlessly links manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering processes
- Implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to mitigate OT and cyber risks, ensuring the resilience of your smart manufacturing infrastructure
Who you will meet:
VPs, Directors, Global Heads and Managers of:
- Smart Factory
- Industry 4.0
- Smart Manufacturing / Digital Manufacturing / Advanced Manufacturing / Intelligent Manufacturing
- Intelligent Automation / Manufacturing Automation
- Manufacturing Operations / Engineering / IT
- IoT & Connected Devices
- Data / AI / ML / Manufacturing Analytics
- Digital Transformation
- Robotics & Process Automation
- Gen AI in Manufacturing
- Enterprise Architecture
- Supply Chain Digital Transformation
- Digital Engineering
Our sponsors, technology & solution providers include:
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- IIoT
- Big Data, AI, ML, Analytics
- Automation and Robotics
- Cloud Computing
- Vision Systems
- Digital Twin Technologies
- AR/VR
- Cybersecurity
- Edge Computing
- Unified Name Space / MQTT / Data Integration Platforms
- AGV’s / AMR’s
- Predictive Maintenance / Condition Based Monitoring Tools
- Additive Manufacturing/ 3D Printing
- Digital Thread / Lifecycle Management Tools
- Smart Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Which Industries Attend the Smart Factories Summit?
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Smart Manufacturing Technology vendor landscape is vast. New entrants are innovating rapidly. It is therefore a prerequisite that solution providers acquire a granular understanding of the industry’s needs in order to develop those bespoke solutions that are critical to winning new business.
Showcase your technology solutions to senior decision makers across roles in industry 4.0, manufacturing technology, and data & analytics.
Smart Factories 2025 Sponsors
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Smart Factories Summit Testimonials
Smart Factories Complimentary Content
Complimentary Recording: Bridging the IT/OT Divide
We recently spoke with Smart Manufacturing and Operational Technology experts to debate and discuss key strategies to overcome the traditional IT/OT divide, ensure comprehensive visibility across interconnected systems, and build resilient and compliant security architectures. Panelists include: Niels Helkov, VP Smart Industries and Digital Solutions, Orange Business Americas Anthony Huffman, Enterprise Architecture Strategies, Industry 4.0,… Read more »
Smart Factories Summit 2025 Sponsorship Pack
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Metal Additive Manufacturing Complimentary Articles
Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine is a leading authority for those looking to discover the latest commercial and technical developments in the world of metal AM. We cut out the hype, kill the buzzwords and discuss a range of topics from the metal 3D printing industry, including market insights, applications, materials, equipment, research, events, and software…. Read more »
Smart Factories Summit 2024 Post Show Report
The 4th annual Smart Factories Summit took place at the Hyatt Rosemont, Chicago, Illinois on 4 April 2024. We’re delighted to share our 2024 post-conference report, showcasing key takeaways, photos, insightful discussions, event formats, insights into attendees, and testimonials. Complete the form to download your copy.
