/ WHY ATTEND /
Whether you're planning your first trip to M&T, or you're coming back to join us again, the information below will prove useful when making your decision to attend.
EXCEL
Find the latest trends, technologies, and solutions to meet the increasing demands of the manufacturing industry.
LEARN
Case studies from best-in-class manufacturers that will share their innovative tactics to improve operating cost and being competitive in the global economy.
ENGAGE
Apply the latest developments in Smart Manufacturing, Automation, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, and other industry hot topics to your own initiatives.
NETWORK
Expand your peer network and make valuable new industry contacts.
ENERGIZE
Break the routine for a few energizing days away from your organization.
/ BENEFITS OF ATTENDING /
WHY M&T
Hear powerful keynotes from industry leaders who will offer innovative ideas, compelling insights, and effective strategies to improve your operations.
Choose from multiple breakout sessions that have over 50 expert speakers from the industry’s leading companies. Learn from their past experiences and discover strategies and best practices that will give your company a sustainable competitive advantage.
Learn how to lead your employees through manufacturing’s digital transformation.
View best practices in action on a plant tour of Orlando’s manufacturing companies.
Keep up to date with emerging technologies by walking the expo floor and discover companies that have solutions for your business needs. View live demos of products, technologies, and services that can alter the face of manufacturing in your facilities in the new Master Class Theater, Product Launch Pad and Autonomous Alley.
Learn from the class of 2019 IndustryWeek Best Plants winners who have “been there, done that.”
Network with over 1,600 like-minded individuals and share best practices and ideas through receptions, meal times and a special Night Out Event.
M&T 2020’s conference program will provide you access to 36+ sessions and 6+ in-depth workshops. Featuring 7 different tracks: Smart Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Fundamentals, Advanced Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Automation, Talent Management, and Supply Chain. Hear from some of the biggest and brightest industry thought leaders as they discuss various topics related to manufacturing and technology. Take away ideas, insights and effective strategies to improve your overall operations program.
2020 CONFERENCE & WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Women in STEM
- Engineering Workshops
- Expo Floor Education
IMMERSE YOURSELF
Our re-imagined expo floor allows attendees to experience some of today’s most innovative solutions first-hand. Exhibitors offer a wide variety of products and services including automation, software, robotics, 3D, wearables, operations, workforce, material handling, supply chain, safety, and machine tools.
2020 EXPO HALL HIGHLIGHTS:
- Expo floor education:
- Master Class Theater
- Autonomous Alley
Our most popular feature—Plant Tours! Benchmark your operations and learn best practices from world-class manufacturing facilities. Plant tours include a behind-the-scenes look at each facility’s continuous improvement initiatives, use of technology, and workforce best practices. Each offers a guided tour of local manufacturers and provides time for questions and answers at the conclusion of the tour. Tour seats are limited, so register early.
Stay tuned as 2020 tours are confirmed and sign up to receive event updates, click here.
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✔ IBM
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✔ Intel Corporation
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✔ Johnson Controls
✔ Kellogg Company
✔ Keystone Foods
✔ Kraft Heinz
✔ Lean Enterprise Institute
✔ Lenovo
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✔ Lincoln Electric
✔ Lockheed Martin
✔ Merck Manufacturing
✔ Michelin North America
✔ Microsoft
✔ MillerCoors
✔ Mondelez International
✔ Novo Nordisk
✔ NYX Inc.
✔ Oracle
✔ Orbital ATK
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✔ Parker Hannifin
✔ Philip Morris USA
✔ Philips
✔ Philips Lighting
✔ Philips Respironics
✔ PPG
✔ Procter & Gamble
✔ Purdue
✔ R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
✔ Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.
✔ Renewal by Anderson
✔ Rockwell Automation
✔ Salesforce
✔ SAS
✔ SC Johnson
✔ Schneider Electric
✔ Sherwin-Williams Company
✔ Siemens
✔ Sonoco
✔ Steel Partners
✔ Status Technologies
✔ Swagelok Co.
✔ Tesla
✔ Textron Aviation
✔ Thermo Fisher Scientific
✔ TimkenSteel
✔ Toray Plastics
✔ Toyota Manufacturing North America
✔ Thermo Fisher Scientific
✔ TimkenSteel
✔ Toray Plastics
✔ Toyota Manufacturing North America
✔ Toyota Motor Corp
✔ Tyson Foods
✔ U.S. Department of Commerce
✔ Universal Robots
✔ US Postal Service
✔ Usermind
✔ Verizon
✔ Walt Disney World Company
✔ Whirlpool Corporation
✔ ZEISS
✔ Zeon Chemicals
✔ Zimmer Biomet
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✔ Director of IT
✔ Chief Operating Officer
✔ EVP of Manufacturing
✔ Design Engineer
✔ Engineering Director
✔ Plant Manager
✔ VP of Operations
✔ Director of Manufacturing
✔ Director of Continuous Improvement
✔ Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
✔ VP of Supply Chain
✔ Director of Supply Chain
✔ Compliance Director
✔ Sr. Quality Engineer
✔ VP of Quality
✔ Director of Quality